Audit Assistant Review

by BDO

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • A really enjoyable experience due to such friendly staff.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Although some work was rather simple, they were very appreciative of our help.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Although this was not set out formally, they were very approachable and could not have done to help if asked for.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There was plenty to do everyday, for the six weeks I was working, but never did they expect me to work overtime.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Due the complex nature of accountancy, I could not be given too much responsibility, however we were given a suitable amount.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • It is helped put my theoretical knowledge of accounting into practise any shown what it is really like in day to day life.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The atmosphere was very positive all too happy to help me out.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well structured with an initial training week in the head office in London and an iternary of work for the following five weeks after.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Paid for us to stay in London for a total of seven nights and encouraged us to attend client meetings and audits at the companies expense.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They are very appealing and would ease any job application with them, should I choose to pursue that option.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Weekly football on monday nights and socail drinks every three months. They also have an annual UK wide football tournament which is well attended.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • More expensive then the North of England

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • great nightlife but can be expensive if you don't choose your nights carefully.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are loads of opportunities. As i mentioned, there was football on every monday night and a golf day.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

Scotland

August 2009

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