Tax Associate Review

by BDO

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.6/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

My role included the preparation and submission or corporate tax returns. This includes undertaking the calculations required to provide clients with tax disclosures ahead of the finalisation of the tax computation. Additionally, I carry out the admin side of tax which includes the fees and risk.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Many new numerical skills and mathematical as well as the use of excel. Job related i have learnt a lot of tax legislation and skills of how to calculate certain tax amounts and %'s.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

i enjoy it a lot, the team is great and the job in challenging yet fun. I just cannot wait to be qualified.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

As long as you stay on track with the exams it is fairly organised, however as soon as the exam dates change it can become a bit unorganised.

6/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

They do provide a lot of support and training calls and most of my colleagues are there to help if i have queries. Additionally, we have a whole team dedicated to supporting individuals who are undertaking professional qualifications.

8/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

A fair amount, they run calls before the first set of exams and also have quarterly calls to see how we are doing and to give any updates.

7/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

to some extent yes, the exams have helped me understand a lot more of the tax side of things. however some exams are not really related to my job.

6/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yes lots, from football to badminton to social event which included a night out. Lots of networking events too.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I work here and its great and I enjoy it because of how professional yet fun.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?

Just do it, ensure you know a bit about the firm before and make sure your simple math skills are up to date. also reach out to current employees on platforms like linked-in.