Audit Apprentice Review
at KPMG
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting
Canary Wharf
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
4/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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:
4/5
I currently work in audit, my day to day responsibilities include communicating with audited entities or clients, planning meetings and documenting work towards annual audits.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy working at KPMG as an apprentice, the work is good, I learn a lot and I get to meet a lot of new people which is also a bonus.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have definitely developed my communication skills as well as developing my professional mannerisms in and out of the office. My IT skills have developed rapidly due to the complexity of the work at hand.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
KPMG structure their apprentice programme immaculately with exams and education providing being scheduled around busy periods so we can ensure our full focus when we do approach exams and that we also have a good balance between working and studying .
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I simply could not ask for more support from the team, I am constantly supported and my needs are always met.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
At KPMG we are lucky enough to be sent to BPP university before or exams to ensure the highest levels of education providing, we still receive regular updates an check ins from the KPMG team too.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The knowledge from my education at BPP is definitely transferrable and helps me most days during day to day work.
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
I socialise at the office gym with new people most weeks and am also starting to play football soon with work colleagues.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Simply outstanding. The work is challenging enough to keep bettering myself each day and the social opportunities and networking when working for a big 4 company are endless.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to KPMG?
Be yourself, grades are important although KPMG really care about people. Showing your personality is a great way to demonstrate yourself in a good manner and will most likely be able to determine if the company is for you or not. The diversity we have at KPMG is amazing.
