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KPMG

Audit Associate Review

at KPMG

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

Bristol

Review Submitted: April 2021

Overall Rating

3.9 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
My main role is to support the audits that i am assigned to and ensure that all the testing is completed to a high standard
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy my programme. The set up is great as it gives me time to revise and study for my exams and still gain experience with client work

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt many new skills. I am more confident as a person, have better communication skills and am becoming a better accountant by the day

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The progamme is structured and organised very well. There is a team within the firm that are available for questions and support all the time
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
i receive continued support from my employeer. I have regular calls with my performance manager to ensure that i am discussing how i can improve as much as possible .
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
The training provider could provide more support but the support i receive from them is good enough to pass and guide me on the right track to success
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It helps me understand the theory behind the tasks i do, which helps by ensuring i know why i am doing the work
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes. There are many social events such as quiz nights. Due to covid these have been limited to calls through teams. But they have still gone ahead

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The firms culuture is so freiendly and welcoming and everyone that work with has been amazing for support
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to KPMG?
Be yourself and enjoy your time when working for the firm
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