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:

Audit trainee role, while undertaking the ACA exams. Day to day involves working with a team, sometimes in office and sometimes at client site.

9/10

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

Learn to work well within a team, and communicate with clients in a professional setting.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

BDO is a good company to work for with lots of social opportunities. Some tasks can often be repetitive but good opportunities for growth.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very structured, it is a three year programme with ample time for studying balances with learning on the job. Your exams are structured when you first start the programme.

8/10

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

BDO do provide a lot of support during exams, there is plenty of time for college and managers are respectful that you are doing the exams.

9/10

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

BPP are good with resources such as the hub, however there is a lack of communication sometimes when it comes to college locations.

7/10

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

The exams are helpful to provide better understanding of the role, and further cement it. However , a few exams can be a bit irrelevant when it comes to audit.

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 plenty of areas to get involved in at BDO, with regular socials and societies.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I feel supported at BDO with my exams and my role in general. The rewards are good and pay is competitive, with overtime benefits being good compared to other large firms.

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

Research the firm and type of clients BDO has. Be able to demonstrate that you work well within a team and are proactive.