Rating

8.4/10

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

I work as a service charge specialist in audit so I check the accounts produced for retirement apartments who have all their costs rebilled to the residents. I ensure the residents are being charged a fair amount reflected in the accounts by performing a number of review tests such as agreeing invoices and bank reconciliations.

9/10

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

I have developed a lot of skills when using excel as I use it every day. This has then meant I have also learnt other parts of excel skills such as macros. I have gained confidence in dealing with the client on the phone and have attended some training courses away.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy having a set team which I work with everyday and always have help whenever it's needed.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by BDO?

Very valued as we are given pay rises based on merit rating and have constant catch ups to discuss how we can improve.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Mostly well organised. Recently we had a new exam thrown on us but that was due to a change in the system and wasn't related to BDO. Otherwise I feel we get a lot of support and are given the right materials.

8/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

We can email whenever we need help and a tutor can come to us. Otherwise, the materials are good for exams.

7/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

We receive a lot of support from our employer and are checked on by our counselling managers to ensure we are doing ok.

8/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

As we've just received a payrise for completing CFAB I believe this matches living well and I'm happy with this.

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Our office is very social and we do a lot of activities throughout the year.

9/10

9. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because the apprenticeship programme is very good in terms of studying and getting experience and this office can be a lot of fun with the activities we do.

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

Be happy and friendly as that's what is looked for in the office.