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BDO

Audit Trainee Review

at BDO

Degree Apprenticeship

Audit

Southampton

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - 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
Helping complete audit workbooks, completing stock counts, contacting clients on various queries.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy it.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learnt many new audit specific skills, for example how to use audit software and excel. In addition, I've been able to develop my communication skills and also teamwork skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Very well, always know what exams/ training is coming up. Could potentially have exams better spaced out.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Decent amount of support, however have heard that people have tried to take leave around exams for study and they've had issues doing so.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Lots of support, theres a helpline and lots of resources. Only thing to improve is that I feel there could be more in centre tuition.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Gives me backing knowledge that I need to complete 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.)
4/5
Work is very social- many group events outside of work hours.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good working environment, good balance, very supportive.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
They care about the person more than the knowledge they have.
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