Overall Rating
3.3 /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
2.8/5
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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
My role as an audit trainee is to work on different financial statement areas in financial statements. This involves competently working and going to seniors with any questions I have.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
My programme allows for a good amount of time between exams which I like however sometimes I wish I could just get exams all out the way sooner.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
My excel skills have developed, as when I started it was very new to me
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
My programme is structured as there is a planner which shows what you're booked to each day
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive all the support I need when I need it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
I received more support earlier on in the programme as we went to London to study. However, we are now left to study alone and just watch pre-recorded videos.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
My qualification helps me perform better in my role as it broadens my knowledge about the industry, information and experience which is related to my job.
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
Not that I am aware of.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Largest accounting firm in Ipswich
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
Research the business before attending the assessment centre.
