Tax Associate Review

by BDO

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.5/10

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

Day to day I am involved in preparing corporation tax computations and returns since I work in this department and also sometimes involved in tax advisory work which varies based on my workload and my client portfolio.

7/10

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

I have developed my tax technical knowledge since I had none prior to starting this role and also learning how to carry out and conduct training sessions for more junior individuals.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It depends on the work I am completing I prefer tax advisory projected therefore enjoy it when I am carrying those out.

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is ok.

4/10

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

A lot of support in terms of being able to take study leave when it accommodates me for my exams. Exams come first.

7/10

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

A fair amount, I can ask managers questions on the job for example and have training sessions we run and join.

8/10

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

The ACA not so much this is more tailored to audit. But the CTA is very relevant specifically the TOLCG paper.

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 we have social activities chaired by the social committee. We have started playing badminton which is fun and many networking events. We also get community strategy days to complete volunteering for example.

6/10

9a. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a good accountancy firm to work for to gain experience.

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

To make sure you find out about the role before joining and do some work experience first.