Audit Assistant Review
at KPMG
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Bristol
Review Submitted: May 2022
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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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
My role involves assisting senior members of the team on whatever engagement I have been assigned to, though this does usually mean taking charge of my own work as opposed to just being treated as an assisstant.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Really fun, great group of people and array of experience
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, everything from general people skills and communicating with clients, to more accountancy specific skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Generally very well structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Typically we are supported in everything we do
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
A very good amount, everything from tutorials and lectures, to practice questions and mock exams
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I find that my training has allowed me a better grasp of concepts that are intrinsic to my role as an auditor.
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's everything from sports events, to general socialisation after work.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?
Yes
Why?
If university isn't necessarily what you want to do joining KPMG is the perfect opportunity to earn money while you gain a high level qualification and invaluable work experience.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to KPMG?
Be prepared to work hard, and be open to new experiences, and you will be rewarded both financially and experientially.
