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Audit trainee Review

at BDO

Degree Apprenticeship

Audit

Birmingham

Review Submitted: October 2025

Overall Rating

4.9 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Studying towards ACA exams alongside working on audit clients
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Support is provided via the early in career team, a 'buddy', your people manager
All staff are willing to support you in any aspect
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Progress meetings held with a member of the training provider and your manager on a regular basis
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Able to link learning back to different tasks
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Socials happen throughout the year (activities in work bubbles), networking events eg. BCASS ball

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A multitude of support available regarding professional qualifications and work. Opportunities to socialise and network throughout the year with intake and other peers.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
Look into BDO values... Be bold, be genuine, be responsible, be collaborative
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