Audit trainee Review

by BDO

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.6/10

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

My role as an audit trainee is to work on different financial statement areas in financial statements. This involves competently working and going to seniors with any questions I have.

7/10

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

My excel skills have developed, as when I started it was very new to me

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

My programme allows for a good amount of time between exams which I like however sometimes I wish I could just get exams all out the way sooner.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is structured as there is a planner which shows what you're booked to each day

7/10

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

I receive all the support I need when I need it.

7/10

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

I received more support earlier on in the programme as we went to London to study. However, we are now left to study alone and just watch pre-recorded videos.

4/10

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

My qualification helps me perform better in my role as it broadens my knowledge about the industry, information and experience which is related to my job.

7/10

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.)

Not that I am aware of.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Largest accounting firm in Ipswich

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

Research the business before attending the assessment centre.