Audit Trainee Review

by BDO

Rating

8.1/10

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

Completing working papers for the audit of various shipping clients.

8/10

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

Learnt soft skills and how the trial balance is linked to different areas of financial statements.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy working with different clients and being able to qualify alongside working

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very organised and structured. Exams are booked for us and study leave is assigned to us. We also attend college for some exams

8/10

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

Receive as much support as is needed per individual. We have a line manager and buddy so we have lots of support.

9/10

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

We receive report from our training provider BPP although I have not made use of this support yet.

9/10

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

I do believe it helps as you understand accounting terms and vocabulary that you come across whilst conducting the audit and dealing with clients. Impossible to audit client files without background knowledge

10/10

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 a few e.g. football and running.. Perhaps not enough diversity in activities?

5/10

9a. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Lovely colleagues, great training and development programme.

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

Be yourself and make sure you have properly researched the role of audit and the sector you have chosen.