Junior Tax Associate Review
at BDO
Graduate Scheme
Accounting, Tax
Reading
Review Submitted: October 2025
Overall Rating
4.7 /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!
4.8/5
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Overview of the Role
4.8/5
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Experience & Company Culture
4/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at BDO?
Incredible, the people, the work and the learning is all brilliant
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
In my role I enjoy being in client meetings, learning about the client and what they need, then implementing plans to make this happen
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
Constantly have work to do, which all in turn impacts the final result.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
With cost of living any salary for a grad role is challenging, however it is competitive with the market
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
I feel that once i am chartered i will be more than ready
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
I learn something new every day, new technical skills or specialist knowledge
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
There is no expectation for me to get everything right first time, the feedback is constructive and helpful, and i am given the chance to take that on board and constantly improve on my deliverables
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
Balancing study with work is definitely time consuming, but more than do able, and still leaves me time to do the things i enjoy, you just need good time management
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
From the first day in office, i have always felt very welcomed, the team, management and partners are all incredibly friendly and helpful with any questions i have
How would you rate BDO initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate BDO CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its an incredible firm not only to start your career at, but to continue to grow and build a career at. Everyone is incredibly helpful, the work is demanding but enjoyable and the culture is great.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
Everything has been a learning curve, more than what i expected, but in a very good way, it keeps every day interesting
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BDO?
Be yourself, be confident, ask questions, be ready to learn new things
