Audit Apprentice Review
at KPMG
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
London
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
Meeting with team members for daily catch-ups and status updates of allocated areas. Completing workpapers, discussing queries with team members and clients. Gaining and assessing Audit evidence.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy being challenged and learning new skills on the job. I like the feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment when I deliver my work papers and complete my allocated areas. It can be difficult balancing the job with studying for exams.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Improved my excel skills,learning new formulas and different tools to present and work on projects. Improved my speaking skils communicating with clients and senior team members. I have also gained analytical skills from inspecting and assessing invoices. Accounting is a new concept to me so all skills I have gained so far has been learnt on the job. I can now complete Audit testing and wok papers in many areas, such as VAT, purchases, Cash and more!
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It's decently organised as we receive study leave and training days in order to complete mandatory training. However I would prefer if exams were less spaced out as it gets difficult making plans with exam in the summer time, like August.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive brilliant coaching from team members who walk through any new testing areas and discuss any new procedures I'm new to. Team members are friendly, making it easy to reach out for help.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Provider provides all books and folders needed to study. All lectures are recorded making it easy to revisit and relearn any topics. When modules are self study, tutors reach out to discuss progress and queries.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The audit knowlege learnt in exams helps me understand procedures more and understand the audit terminology discussed in client calls.I'm certain that the further I delve into my studies, the more I'll thrive in my day to day role.
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
There are many societies and networks you can join that hold specific events catered to interests. From religious, cultural, sports societies and many more. We are also given volunteering hours allowing us to spend time giving back to chosen causes.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Brilliant place to work in terms of the culture and colleagues. It is a great place to build your career as there are so many learning opportunities available and opportunities to develop skills outside of work too.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to KPMG?
Be yourself and Research the company
