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!
5/5
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Overview of the Role
4.6/5
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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?
My experience with BDO has been great so far. Everyone has been very welcoming and the residential trips have been enjoyable. It's been very front loaded with ACA studying and internal training so it's been quite bitty so far.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Due to ACA study and internal training I currently have only done 1 day of client work (really enjoyed it)
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
Hard to fully comment though as I have only done one day of client work so far
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
Great benefits
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
Well as I'm learning on the job and studying for my ACA at same time
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
Definetly learning new skills and developing existing ones
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
Everyone very helpful and supportive
How is your work-life balance?
3/5
BDO are committed to trying to create a great work life balance but currently with ACA exams coming up I do feel like life is mainly just work and study right now
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
Friendly and supportive
How would you rate BDO initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
Great
How would you rate BDO CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Friendly and supportive graduate scheme with lots of perks
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
Pretty much what I expected. Didn't expect the exams to be as intense and as close together though, especially just starting out
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BDO?
Just be yourself
