Rating

7.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My role at BDO is an internal auditor, where I perform weekly reviews for clients, looking at their processes in different areas within the business and ensuring these are being adhered to across the business as a whole. Providing recommendations where there are gaps in the processes.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes, my communication skills have developed a huge amount since working at BDO, aswella s my analytical skills through completing the ACA qualification

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy the work, however sometimes came be a little mundane and repetative

    7/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • As a whole the organisation of the programme is good, however the ICAEW need to provide clearer guidance on completing the online training file

    7/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • A lot, and whenever requested for additional support, they have always been able to provide it.

    9/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • A little, but not enough

    5/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I feel the qualification is more focussed around external audit, however there is still a lot of overlap between internal audit, advisory work and the qualification

    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.)
  • Yes, however not currently due to covid restrictions

    7/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a very supportive company that works to support its employees and all the individuals that I have met during my time of working for BDO have been kind and approachable.


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


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Finance

Manchester

April 2021


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