KPMG 360 Apprentice Review
at KPMG
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Southampton
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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:
4/5
It differs depending on the team/rotation you are working on. For Audit engagements, you'll mostly be looking at the financial statements and then testing for errors etc. For Tax, you will be looking at client tax workings to ensure they have used the appropriate tax treatment.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It's a good programme.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, you will develop alot of interpersonal skills and improve you accounting knowledge tenfold.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The exam/work balance is very well organised. BPP are great.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
If support is needed, KPMG will help wherever they can.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
BPP are great, if you follow the steps provided, you will pass first time.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The exams really do help you understand your work tasks better and vise versa.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
If you want to play sports or join a social group, KPMG will likely have a community for it. If not, create one!
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good Career and Company.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to KPMG?
If you are career focused and want a career in Finance, applying for a KPMG apprenticeship is a no brainer.
