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Audit Trainee Review

at BDO

Graduate Scheme

Audit

Gatwick, Surrey

Review Submitted: October 2025

Overall Rating

4.4 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of the Role
4.4/5 - Experience & Company Culture
4/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at BDO?
Very fun, taking good care of new starters off the bat.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Mixture of office days and on-site days - filled with training days as well.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
I've only been with the company a month so couldn't give 5 stars, but it has been so welcoming thus far.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
Fair pay for expenses - offering of perks is amazing as well.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
Paying for training to become an ACA chartered accountant. Very grateful.
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5
Immersing myself in the new content, which is preparing me definitely for my new role.

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
4/5
Managers have been really good with intro work and responding to queries asap.
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
I have sufficient time for gym, seeing friends, playing sports etc.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
There seems to be a better culture than I would've expected going into an accounting firm.
How would you rate BDO initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
Open about everything, and welcoming to all.
How would you rate BDO CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Very good.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Seems like a great company to work for.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BDO?
Express yourself as a fun person! BDO want people who are engaging, there for a laugh, open to being a friendly face round the office.
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