Tax Associate Review
at BDO
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Southampton
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
3.3 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.6/5
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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:
4/5
Personal tax compliance and tax advisory on individual clients
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Extra apprenticeship works are required along with the exams. It is hard for time management.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I have improved my communication skills, especially my professional writing skill for tax advisory. I have also improved my technical knowledge in law and tax.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Programme itself was well organised. However, I have experienced with poor organisation as the deadline was often not an actual deadline.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot of support from the employer and very quick response to questions.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Not many supports from the training providers.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
The Technical knowledge acquired helped with my daily job. The communication skills helped me with the professional writing.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
There were some events available but I was not actively participated in.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very supportive employer and help with personal development.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
Make sure you understand the core value of the firm.
