Global Outsourcing Trainee Review
at BDO
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Bristol
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
3.8 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
2/5
Service Charge accounting. Working upon limited assurance engagements in the property management industry.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy studying for ACA which is challenging but stimulating.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed excel skills, presentation skills, communication skills with clients.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The ICAEW programme is structured well.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
High level of support in terms of study days and resource.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
High level of support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Marginally helps me in my role with some aspects. Most of the role is developed by on the job training
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Good level of social activities after work and have played football with a lot of colleagues in various teams.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good people with plenty of opportunities if they are actively sought out.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
Be able to demonstrate the values of the firm in action.
