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Audit Associate Review

at KPMG

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

Brighton and Hove

Review Submitted: May 2022

Overall Rating

4.2 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - 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
Audit assistant so completing work papers, managing clients, coaching junior members of the team
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I do enjoy it, the fact it is available for younger people is great

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes - have developed tons of skills! Excel, presenting, talking to the client

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very - just the people we converse with are slow at responding but they are getting better
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
College days plus one day of study leave between college and the day of the exam. plus all materials sent to us
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Tons! I couldnt do my job without it
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 am a KGS champion

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?
Yes
Why?
its a great scheme available for younger people to get into such a large company and good career, whilst getting paid and developing skills
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to KPMG?
Be yourself! think about how you align with their values and stick to your boundaries.
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