Audit Trainee Review

by BDO

Rating

8/10

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

8/10

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

A lot of new skills and on the job training is so much more efficient and faster to train. Really feel like my skills develop significantly every week.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Enjoy the variety. Perhaps a couple more days off for exams would be nice

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised although this could be communicated to us slighlty better

8/10

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

Lots and regular catch ups with managers

10/10

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

They give us time off for college. Perhaps an extra couple of study days might be nice to relieve stress but it's mostly managed well

7/10

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

Definitely helps. The qualification and general work feed in to each other a lot

9/10

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.)

N/A not been many opportunities since I started in COVID and have always worked from home

5/10

9a. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The people are friendly and everyone is willing to help when needed

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

Be yourself and be willing to work hard, both in work and outside toward qualifications