Audit trainee Review

by BDO

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.2/10

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

Audit trainee, being assigned different areas of the audit to work on including areas like cash and fixed assets and testing them to ensure the balances are accurate.

8/10

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

Lots of new skills to learn as completely new area of work (audit) and also new skillset (accounting) used to complete it

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The exams are tough and work can be long hours.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Perhaps study leave could be a bit longer but in general it's good to get study leave and college for the exams. We also have to take 3 professional levels at a time compared to 2 which can be difficult.

7/10

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

ACA team at BDO are not great. However, we all have a counselling manager who would be able to help and support you if you need it

7/10

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

BPP are helpful and are responsive to questions via email or even whatsapp.

7/10

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

It definitely helps to put theory into practise. Although I would say 90% of my learning has been on the 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.)

Some social events

7/10

9a. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good way to get a good start on your career

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

Take your time with the application process