Graduate Trainee Review
at KPMG
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Bristol
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
I am given regular client-facing responsibilities and tasks that stretch me and help me learn. For example, desk-research tasks, assembling reports or presentations, and financial analyses
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I thoroughly enjoy the program, although the working hours are sometimes slightly longer than I would choose.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Many; I have developed skills across the Office suite of programs, but particularly PowerPoint and Excel, I have learnt how to carry out a variety of anlyses, financial, non-financial, qualitative and quantitative
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
There is very clear structure. You always know who you are responsible to and who to go to for help about different things.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
We receive lots of support. We are given training materials and paid time off for study, workflow leaders are understanding and considerate of study and other commitments.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We are given time and resources to work towards qualifications; however, the employer does not directly assist or support with learning.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It has improved my understanding of business and the financial world, which can only be helpful.
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
Regular social events, football teams, a company gym, etc.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because there is so much opportunity for personal development and it sets you up very well for your future career.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to KPMG?
Be yourself! Personality and culture fits are the number one consideration and differentiator.
