Audit Apprentice Review
at KPMG
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Gatwick, Surrey
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
Love my job, everyone is very supportive and it isn't too intense for a school leaver. The work is stimulating but not too difficult and the training is delivered in manageable batches. I couldn't be happier.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Highly
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Excel skills, basic accountancy, professional communication, use of audit software
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised. There are good breaks between training periods and exams are not rushed.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
More than enough
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Could be easier to access. Support is there but email correspondence can be slow.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Reviews help me to assess my performance and reflect on my weaker areas of work and study.
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, although they have been limited due to COVID-19
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A very supportive employer offering interesting and diverse working opportunities and unparalleled study support.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to KPMG?
Do some reading around accountancy, develop basic excel skills, get some work experience in a profession.
