Rating

8.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My role is a risk analyst within the IT audit team. My day to day job includes going out to client sites, carrying out data testing on journals, payroll & sales data, and looking at controls around revenue etc.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Am 1/3 of the way through my ACA exams and am also registered to sit my CISA exam later this year.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Really enjoy the team and people I work with. Great social side as well as work.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BDO?
  • Feel hugely valued within the team, managers and directors make an effort to communicate and help you if needed. Support is always there for exams if necessary also.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • We have a clear structure of the 5 years, when we will be sitting exams/when we will be in college etc.

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • BPP provide a lot of support online and in college.

    7/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Huge support for employer regarding any personal issues, work issues or exam issues. Everyone has a counselling manager who they can go to if they need support.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Pay is good for a school leaver programme and also goes up every year.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Lots of socials and worldwide company events such as European football tournaments. Each team also volunteers within the community. Also option to join many sports teams within the firm.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Because it is a friendly and fun place to work who support you well while you are learning / working.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
  • Be confident during the interview as being able to talk to other people is key as you will spend a lot of your time talking to clients.


Details

School Leaver Programme

Accounting, Finance

Central London & City

April 2015


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