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Tax Associate Review

at BDO

Graduate Scheme

Tax

London

Review Submitted: April 2026

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 - Overview of the Role
4.6/5 - Experience & Company Culture
5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at BDO?
Very positive, interesting work and a fantastic team.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I enjoy the client interaction work most. We are lucky to have a lot of face to face interaction with our client be that negotiating a deal or with hands on advisory work.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
Immediate impact.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
Not bad for a Grad role.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
The work paired with the professional qualification is invaluable.
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
Very good practical application of skills.

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
5/5
Supportive and nurturing team environment.
How is your work-life balance?
3/5
Hard to balance work and study some times but the team is very understanding of this.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
Great team vibe.
How would you rate BDO initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
It is a fantastically vibrant and diverse company culture.
How would you rate BDO CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Constant communication surrounding these initiatives.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work + referral bonus!
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
As expected, as they portrayed themselves very well in the application process.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BDO?
Be yourself they want unique ways of thinking, don't try and fit in a box.
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