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KPMG

Audit Apprentice Review

at KPMG

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

Birmingham

Review Submitted: April 2021

Overall Rating

4.5 /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
5/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
My role would be junior auditor and day to day i would be assigned tasks from the in charge whether it be working on journals or equity or going through review comments, and i would regularly be checked on as well as me asking for help.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I do enjoy the programme, when doing the work i dont feel like its a pain i look forward to working on different areas and expanding my knowledge and ability.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
My ability to communicate has improved, i have learned alot more technical knowledge from my work experience, I feel like im not as introverted as i previously was as well.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Its pretty well organised with engagements and study time being balanced correctly.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Alot of support. They actively look to help me and other members of the team, by either reaching out privatley or joining a virtual audit room.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We have our scheduled training days, and then acheivement steps which are deadlined so that we know which topics to be studying and for what amount of time.
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 gain the technical knowledge needed to perform on the job.
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
Not at the moment no, the ones that i wanted to join were in different cities.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The workers are lovely people and easy to get along with, they provide you with great education and assist you throughout your stay.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to KPMG?
Come in with an open mind, be prepared to learned and come very organised.
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