Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
4/5
On a day-to-day basis I will prepare personal tax returns for our private clients in the Ipswich office. I typically will draft emails which will be sent on to the client
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy the day-to-day job but the exams are quite intense so trying to manage work life balance can be a struggle.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt how to draft up more professional emails in order to be more cohesive when communicating to a client. I have learnt a lot about tax since joining.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
From the start I have known when my tuition and exam dates fall so I can easily plan how I am going to approach them.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have received really great support from my employer who helped me when exam software went wrong so I couldn't sit my exam.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
There is suitable support as there is a 'student forum' where any questions can be answered. Email addresses are provided at the start of each session to let people know about who to contact for any issues.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I have definitely see a difference in how much I understand since training for some of the exams. This has helped me understand what I am doing when preparing a tax return.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are social activities to attend regularly which involve either learning more or even just as a fun way to network.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The exams are really intense but the job itself is really interesting and once the exams are over that really opens up your career.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
Understand what to expect and how to utilise what BDO has to offer. Stay on top of everything because exams can catch up to you quickly.
