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BDO

Audit Trainee Review

at BDO

School Leaver Programme

Accounting

Bristol

Review Submitted: May 2023

Overall Rating

3.2 /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!

2.5/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
auditing balances in financial statements. selecting samples and obtaining supporting evidence for transactions. assessing whether transactions have been correctly accounted for.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
Sometimes not sufficient work life balance. Sometimes not challenged enough. overall the programme has been good.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
learnt multiple new skills such and people skills, project management, time management, communication, problem solving. Developed technical accounting skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
very well
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
support is always available
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
sufficient support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
very good technical skills
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
yes there are social events. there are also running teams

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
Why?
good opportunities. Good employer
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
Be yourself!
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