Audit Trainee Review

by BDO

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.8/10

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

Working in a team to audit financial statements and testing balances. Also, attending stocktakes and observing stock procedures and writing reports on this.

8/10

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

I have developed my excel skills and improved my analysis

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It is stressful at times but very enjoyable. Make sure to take breaks

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised and always know what to do with training

10/10

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

Constant support given alongside a counselling manager and a buddy.

10/10

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

You are given access to materials as well as a support line for advice.

10/10

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

It helps me understand the importance of my role and how it can help forming audit opninions.

10/10

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.)

I am part of the social committee for organising office social events

10/10

9a. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great place to work, friendly people and everyone is helpful

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

Make sure you enjoy the line of work you apply for by researching into it, and make use of resources