Audit trainee Review

Daily tasks involve completing tests and documenting audit evidence in order for management to then review and raise points for me to address on the work paper.

Lots of new IT based skills, primarily with Excel but also with some other applications such as Caseware. Also, more personal skills have been developed such as talking to clients, and with team members.

I enjoy the culture around the office, as well as the age of the teams that I tend to work with. I seem to be doing well on the program and being recognised in part for this. I enjoy being with the team, however some of the work can become repetitive and dull when doing the same thing multiple times.

I feel that manager appreciation is very adhoc, with some managers I find that feedback is given alot, however with other it is very rare to receive any feedback. I feel somewhat undervalued at times when comparing myself to other members of my intake when it is clear that I am working above and beyond that which my other intake members work.

Exams - Not well at all. we have had lots of issues with examinations being very last minute, and deadlines not being known until a matter of days before items are due in. Training & support - there are lots of courses available, however very little to no time in order to do these. If training is important, then there should allocated time in which to complete this.

BPP - General attitude seems varied. Some exam tutors will provide very good help, however others sometimes don't know answers to simple questions and also don't know how to resolve these issues.

BDO - Lots of time is given to work on exams, as well as supporting us when the exams are going on.

Salary has now increased to a level which is more competitive and allows me to soon move into rented accommodation closer to the office. Previously, the salary was somewhat low, however the increase has now made it more competitive.

Lots of events occur with a very good turnout from people within the office, however voluntary initiatives are very minimal/non existent. I have tried to do CSR work and had it declined on multiple occasions. There are no leisure/sports clubs in the office which I feel would be very good for team morale.

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Everyone around the office is very nice, and the work is interesting. The work/life balance is good and the help the BDO provides is very good.

Ensure that you are being yourself, and that you are being honest. I did the summer school program which is a great way of getting onto the apprenticeship program as well as getting some experience in the office life.