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Martin Van Roekel
66 Ratings
Pros
"Work life balance is reasonable" (in 94 reviews)
"Friendly working culture, good working environment" (in 57 reviews)
Cons
"The only downside of it is the really long working hours" (in 102 reviews)
"Work life balance during Feb to May is poor however it is made up for during the summer and fall which are slower" (in 56 reviews)
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"BDO UK assistant manager"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at BDO full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
It is a supportive atmosphere where all are supported to be their best
Cons
As in all accountancy firms you are worked very hard, though BDO does, unlike the big 4, pay overtime
Advice to Management
Hire more seniors to reduce workload on existing staff
BDO 2018-03-07 17:25 PST![BDO Logo]()
"Senior Auditor"
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I worked at BDO full-time
Pros
Employees may benefit from great career opportunities.
Cons
Employees may find it hard to achieve work/life balance
BDO 2018-10-17 11:16 PDT![BDO Logo]()
"Job experience"
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RecommendsApproves of CEOPros
You'll learn fast and use what you learn into practice
Cons
low salary. Usually, need to work overtime.
BDO 2018-10-14 09:07 PDT![BDO Logo]()
"Lousy employment proposition for senior staff"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at BDO full-time (More than 8 years)
Pros
Nice London office building with a nice canteen, good support and development structure for junior staff, average partner earnings of £530k+, good mix of clients, nice West End location, a lot of very good people
Cons
Treats existing senior staff who can’t get onto partner track - most of them - like dirt including lousy pay and benefits (how else such high partner earnings) and patronising and abusive behaviour, increasingly just a smaller version of the Big 4, increasingly soulless and corporate, toothless HR department, 10 years of continual real terms pay cuts even now profits are soaring, other much better places to work
Advice to Management
Enjoy your business model whilst it lasts - hard to see how it can when your experienced people can do so much better elsewhere - expect a mass exodus
BDO 2018-10-17 16:24 PDT![BDO Logo]()
"Good"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOPros
Friendly Good food Low Stress Good location
Cons
Long working hours
Lack of benefitsBDO 2018-10-13 07:22 PDT![BDO Logo]()
"Seems pretty good to me"
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I have been working at BDO full-time (More than a year)
Pros
The office generally has a good buzz about it, people seem to get on with each other and I can't complain about the work life balance. There appears to be a concerted effort from the senior team nationally to be more aware of the needs of the employees and flexible working and mindfulness are regular themes in internal communications.
Cons
The office is quite dated - but at least it has parking.
BDO 2018-09-28 09:31 PDT![BDO Logo]()
"BDO employee"
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I have been working at BDO full-time
Pros
Great employees and strong community vibe
Cons
Office doesn't cater to creative thinking
BDO 2018-09-27 16:42 PDT![BDO Logo]()
"Data Analytics Senior"
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I have been working at BDO full-time
Pros
Highly innovative, and intelligent technology team. Great working environment (once you learn the ropes. Every work place and team has its unique nuances).
Mostly familial feel which is nice and missing from most Big 4 companines.Cons
Slow acceptance to adopting new technologies. However, way quicker and frankly more agile than UK Big4 .
As with all big firms, a bit of politicking here and there.
A bit too laid back sometimes.
Very little "black box" type thinking. If you're that kind of innovator, be ready to forge your own path (which is very possible so sort of a plus).BDO 2018-09-22 07:47 PDT![BDO Logo]()
"Good experience"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at BDO full-time
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Innovative and willing to promote and train anyone regarding their position
Cons
Sometimes feels unstructured compared to BIG4
BDO 2018-09-14 02:49 PDT![BDO Logo]()
"Great people to work with"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at BDO full-time
Pros
Growth prospects are good, excellent work-life balance, fair pay.
Cons
The travelling is a bit hectic.
BDO 2018-09-14 07:57 PDT
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