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Audit Trainee Review

at BDO

Graduate Scheme

Audit

London

Review Submitted: May 2026

Overall Rating

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

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at BDO?

Good

What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?

I enjoy the responsibility of being given my own work to complete, which I am in charge of driving.

To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?

5/5
I have to complete my areas of work in order for the Audit to sign off

How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?

3/5
Salary is average, overtime pay is helpful. Benefits are good.

How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?

4/5
ACA is very useful.

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

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?

4/5
Always someone to ask, however not someone always available.

How is your work-life balance?

4/5
Good - weekends relatively uninterrupted. A few weeks in busy season that was work heavy, but the option to WFH helps.

What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?

4/5
Everyone is friendly and helpful.

How would you rate BDO initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?

5/5
good.

How would you rate BDO CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?

5/5
good.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Feel supported, its a good scheme with good work exposure and sufficient exam support.

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?

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