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Audit Trainee Review

at BDO

School Leaver Programme

Accounting

Cambridge

Review Submitted: May 2023

Overall Rating

4.9 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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 in a team to audit financial statements and testing balances. Also, attending stocktakes and observing stock procedures and writing reports on this.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It is stressful at times but very enjoyable. Make sure to take breaks

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed my excel skills and improved my analysis

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised and always know what to do with training
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Constant support given alongside a counselling manager and a buddy.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
You are given access to materials as well as a support line for advice.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It helps me understand the importance of my role and how it can help forming audit opninions.
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
I am part of the social committee for organising office social events

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work, friendly people and everyone is helpful
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
Make sure you enjoy the line of work you apply for by researching into it, and make use of resources
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