Audit Trainee Review
at BDO
Graduate Job
Accounting, Audit
Nottingham
Review Submitted: October 2025
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4.3/5
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Overview of the Role
4.6/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at BDO?
So far it has been a positive experience- learning about the job role of Audit while studying for my first couple of ACA Exams
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
At this current point I have been participating in a lot of job training and studying in college for my exams.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
3/5
Due to being a new starter, and still not fully trained to join my first job, it has been restricted. However, through what we've learnt when we do start our first job it will be a very hands on experience.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
we are training for a prestigious accounting qualification which will definitely open a lot of doors upon completion
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
the formal training has been very eye opening and has expanded my knowledge on the mindset i will be acquired to have when i begin working.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
3/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
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?
It's a firm which offers some excellent opportunities to advance your career, such as the ACA Qualification the offer, and foster a environment which allows you to be yourself.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BDO?
N/A
