Audit Trainee Review

by BDO

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

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

Sampling and testing financial statement areas, with a view to check that the financial statements prepared give a true and fair reflection of the clients' accounts.

8/10

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

Lots, I have learnt about accounting and developed my knowledge throughout my work. I have also learnt to work to deadlines and working within varied teams, which greatly develops organisational and client facing soft skills.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the day to day of office life, since the department are all young and motivated, and we work well together. Hours can be long, and studying is demanding, but it is very rewarding.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well structured. We get a lot of support and time off to study, and our tuition is funded for, and taught very well. Exams always are prioritised over work.

10/10

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

BDO always prioritise studying for individuals over work stress, and everybody here has been through the same process, so they understand the demanding commitments. We also receive a lot of help day to day, since there is a great management structure,

9/10

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

Loads, they really understand what it takes to teach us and have a lot of expertise, and we get lots of face to face time.

9/10

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

We learn lots of things, some are more applicable to audit than others. But all the modules help give us a wider understanding of business, finance and accounting, which ultimately makes us more employable and better in our roles.

8/10

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.)

There are various organised events, and we have good socials. However, sometimes work time pressures can prevent these from being organised at times when people are most busy.

6/10

9a. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

We get great training and it really helps you to develop quickly. Everybody is very motivated, and you learn a lot, with great support.

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

Manage your time effectively and make sure you can demonstrate these skills in an interview setting.