Audit Apprentice Review
at KPMG
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Manchester
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
3.5 /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!
1/5
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Overview of Role
2/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
1/5
● Tested the design and effectiveness of internal controls by completing walk-throughs of business processes and analysing the results.
● Testing information provided by an entity and other financial documents for accuracy and completeness.
● Documented audit test and findings
● Diligently tracking the audit progress and communicating my progress with the audit team
● Testing information provided by an entity and other financial documents for accuracy and completeness.
● Documented audit test and findings
● Diligently tracking the audit progress and communicating my progress with the audit team
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
1/5
i enjoy the teamwork and collaborative nature of my role
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
2/5
accuracy, teamwork, communication
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
All training (educational) is properly organised moths in advance and is constantly communicated. On the job training is also organised frequently with the appropriate time to complete it
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
there is a system in place which includes multiple levels of management and peer groups to support the apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
they are available outside of the classrooms via emails and forums
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
i am able to apply the teachings to my role daily
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
yes there are a verity of committees and groups to get involved with as well as frequent social vents
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?
No
Why?
there is no/little scope to move around to different departments once you are allocated a department which is difficult since you are unable to pick a department yourself
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to KPMG?
Ensure you complete appropriate research on the role and potential responsibilities and duties you will be responsible for before applying
