Audit Apprentice Review
at KPMG
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Liverpool
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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 work as part of a team to complete an audit of a companies finances for the year. This involves communicating with the team and the client to review the information we are provided with and then create workpapers that evaluate our findings and are used to present our response.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the programme a lot as it gives me the chance to learn in the industry whilst also getting my professional qualifications for free. This blend is really helpful when it comes to taking my exams as I encounter the problems that come up in the exam whilst on the job.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt new techniques for excel to improve on my existing knowledge of how to use it. I have also improved on my team work skills by having to work in a small team daily and communicate what work I am doing to keep on top of our plan.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is very well structured to all me to have enough time to properly understand my work by having a good period of time on one job whilst also having enough time to study my courses and also have enough time to revise for my exams when they come round.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer. I have regular catch up calls with my performance manager to check i am on track with my studies and to make sure that i am not overwhelmed by my work load. They also provide opportunity to provide feedback on how i'd improve the programme.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my training provider when working towards my qualifications. The tutors are always happy to answer questions via email and the training provider put on regular extra revision sessions with tutors during the week and on weekends to fit around everyone's schedules which is ideal.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It helps me perform my role to the best of my ability as when i come across something new in my role i already have an understanding of what i need to do through what has came up in my training prior. This overlap makes me feel confident in what i do.
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 lots of opportunities. There are lots of societies within the company for different interests, religions and preferences. On top of this, there are plenty of office wide work socials that include activities that help the team bond and relax away from the stresses of work which i enjoy.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a great company full of great individuals who are always happy to help and are free of judgement. They also offer a competitive wage and offer great extra schemes like discounts on gym memberships and a bike to work scheme. They also give you the chance to travel for work as well which is a bonus.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to KPMG?
When in the interview process just be yourself because they really value people for who they are and how they treat other people. Also, ask a lot of questions. They appreciate people who are eager and willing to learn to improve on themselves and to help a bigger cause in the team.
