Audit Intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I didn't know what to expect before coming, but I found it very interesting and valuable.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone was so welcoming and supportive. I was only there 6 weeks, but I felt so comfortable and included both in the office and outside, with social activities.

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

    • I was very new to the work, and so I was given a lot of support and guidance. Everyone was ready to answer any questions I had and they were all very patient with me.

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

    • Days varied: there would be some where I was out with the client and had a lot to do, but equally there were times in the office that were a lot quieter. During the internship, we also had a charity challenge, this was sometimes time consuming alongside work. But it was never too much, I was always busy, which was good.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Bearing in mind, I have never done accounting before I couldn't have too much responsibility. However they still gave me a lot to do: I wasn't photocopying!

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • In terms of technical skills, they wont directly help my degree. However, there are many skills that will indirectly help, for example working in teams on a project, dealing with all kinds of people. I believe the skills and training will help me a lot more after my degree, as I hope to go into accounting.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was nice and relaxed, but people got their work done. Everyone was so supportive and friendly.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There was lots of different activities for us to do in the internship, starting with a training week in Birmingham, which had evening events planned, to going out visiting clients during my time in the office, and finally spending the last two days in London to finish it off. Therefore I felt it was very well organised.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • We had an initial training week, which was valuable, however quite rushed for someone that has never done accounting before. Also, as the internship went along, everyone was happy to go through any questions I had and explain it all to me, helping me develop. They were keen on self evaluation and so when I had worked with people I was given feedback so I could see how I could develop. Therefore I feel they did invest a lot of time in me.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They are very appealing, however I would love to have a year out after uni to go travelling and so I would want to apply the following year. I would definitely apply to BDO. The employees are all so friendly and so it would be a great place to work, but it is also one of the best accountancy firms in the world.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a great social scene. Firstly with all the other interns when we met at the beginning and end, but also within the office. We went out for drinks for peoples birthdays and for the first Friday of the month, we had a summer bbq. But the main social event for me was a football tournament in Cardiff. There were socials in the evenings and a day of football. It was so much fun, and really good to see people outside of a working environment!

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

    • My office was in Leeds, so it is definitely not as costly as London. So the cost of living and socialising wasn't too bad

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife in Leeds is great

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

    • Yes, the football tournament in Cardiff was the best part. They were very inclusive. But this was the main one.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Audit

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2015

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