Audit Trainee Review

I was an audit trainee, so no day was every the same which I enjoyed. I would work on different sections of the FSAs and perform the desired tests required. I would also complete stocktake during the year end months (December, March, June). I was able to interact with several internal employees as well as external entities as well. I enjoyed the responsibility I gained, as although I was a trainee, I was still given tasks and tests to complete that were solely my sections with the FSAs.

I would say going into this placement as an audit trainee, I didn't think I would be given as much responsibility as I have been during the last 12 months. I was lucky enough to work on one of the larger companies within my hub and was given whole FSAs to work on within this entity. I didn't realize that I would go into this experience being able to have the same responsibility as a graduate, as they have more experience than me due to their degree.

First of all I was able to improve my communication skills and team work skills due to the opportunity to work in lots of different teams on lots of different audits during the course. I was able to go on residentials to allow for a greater understanding of the different communication types and how different individuals communicate.
For the new skills I have learnt, would be first how to complete an audit and the common tests needed within each FSA section. Before my placement I had a basic understanding of what an audit was but not sure exactly what it entailed, but now I can say I know what is needed when performing an audit.

I received a lot of support/guidance during my time at BDO. I had a people manager who was always there to make sure I was settling in okay and that the workload I was being given was never to much for me. During the first 6 months of my probationary period I was having monthly meetings with my people manager to discuss the areas I had been working on previously and then setting my goals for the next month to help me achieve as much as possible in my 12 months. Not only this, I also had incredible support from my peers and intake I started with, who were always there to offer some support if I was ever stuck on any work I was allocated to complete. Everybody at BDO was always so welcoming to lending support even if I wasn't currently working with them on a job, they would always offer to spend 5-10 minutes wherever needed.

The general atmosphere at BDO is warm and welcoming. Everyone was always very friendly to me, would always lend a hand if I were ever in need of some help. The office was always a happy, bubbly place that would then be portrayed within the work where everyone wanted to succeed and produce work to the best of our ability. BDO have 4 specific core values, one of which is to be genuine with everything you do, making it feel like there is less pressure on one another.

I extremely enjoyed my placement experience making sure to make so many new friends along the way, helping to make the experience even more special. I was given so many opportunities to showcase the experience I had learnt along the way, by being given sections within the FSAs to work on my own. The culture at BDO was wonderful and I am grateful to have been able to experience this placement.

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