Audit Trainee Review
at BDO
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Manchester
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
4/5
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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
Working on a variety of clients and services to ensure the accounts are materially correct. Includes selecting sample, agreeing data to support and planning
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Staff friendly and approachable, reasonable salary however day to day work is not the most intetelectually stimulating
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Teamwork is very important and is working to tight deadlines both of which have improveed significantly
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Regular update calls and people available to answer questions or offer support
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Assigned an individual people manager for day to day support and specific help with study related issues seperate
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Receive regular updates and support line however not always the most clear
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Technical knowledge very helpful in day to day work
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Regular social activities (every few months) and running and football clubs with sporadic tournaments
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good opportunity to gain accounting qualification and skills with friendly and approachable staff at all levels
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
Before applying make sure you fully understand what the job entails
