Tax associate Review
at BDO
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Horley, Surrey
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
2.9 /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
3/5
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Skills Development
2.2/5
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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:
3/5
Work surrounds the tax compliance cycle for many clients. Preparing engagements, drafting provisions and then finalising returns.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Work is generally varied and is enjoyable. Sometimes it can get quite repetitive however, especially the simple mundane tasks.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Skills learnt are very specific to the job - specialist tax knowledge.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Highly structured, with lots of allocated study leave to do exams.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Lots of support including lots of study leave.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Some support, but not too much guidance.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
Not seeing much value at the moment.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
There are very few activities available.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good workplace and the workload is not too high.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
Prepare for the interview and do lots of practice.
