A Journey with James, From Mergers to Milestones at BDO

Can you describe your current position?

My day-to-day role involves preparing tax computations and returns for companies, supporting Managers with any relevant transaction work and generally providing support to the team. Being four years in, I also play a role in helping to train new joiners and support their development, passing on the lessons I have learned since joining the firm back in 2019.

What do you like the most about your current position?

My current team and the culture we have is the best part of my job. There is a togetherness that is often difficult to find in a working environment, this to me is the most important thing about a job and is the reason why I am always willing to share my experiences of the firm and promote my team.

Which achievement are you most proud of?

When I started my career, I originally joined a firm called Moore Stephens in January 2019. However, shortly after joining the company underwent a merger with BDO. As such, in July 2019 I moved across to a new team where I knew very few people at first. Since then, I have integrated as much as possible and take every opportunity available to me. I have worked with almost everyone in the team (which as a team of approximately 150 people has taken a while!), organised the London Tax golf day, joined the charity team and even ran the fantasy football league for the company. Where there has been an opportunity to build my network and gain access to a new experience, I have always tried to take it. Since joining the firm aged 19, I feel like I have grown so much through BDO. As a Tax Adviser I have obviously progressed and learned a lot, however, my development as a person and the confidence and skills I have managed to grow since joining is what I am most proud of.