Assistant Manager Review
at BDO
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
London
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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:
5/5
I am a tax adviser including preparation of tax reports advising clients on the tax implications of a transaction and running compliance projects.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoyed my programme considerably, felt supported throughout on the way to a prestigious qualification. I find my work interesting and challenging alongside this
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I am learned communication skills as well as technical competencies and confidence in speaking to people / pubic speaking.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The professional qualification team can be a little hit or miss with how they help you but there is a clear pathway detailed and a support system throughout for any queries or issues.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
We receive a large amount of college days / study leave, study materials and a network of people going through the same exams / assessments as a support network which are all beneficial and provide support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The training provider includes teachers who answer ad hoc queries and one on one coaching if requested, clear study materials and access to recorded lessons.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
There are elements that are vital to my role and allow my a wider understanding of the industry we work in and the language of financial reporting. There are elements which are not relevant however and are seen as a check box exercise professionally.
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
I am an active member of the social committee and the religious committee which provide a social element to my work as well as an active support network within my peer group. I attend network events and client / internal events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is an enjoyable place to work with a supportive environment and challenging but really interesting work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
Be yourself - this is much more important than being a drone who's learned the history of a company. Be enthusiastic - you may not know all the technical but enthusiasm to learn is so much more important.
