Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
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
I audit a companies financial statements.
This involves analysing data on excel and speaking to clients.
I create samples using KPMGs systems and check that all of the data the entity has provided match and acts as proof that that transaction occurred
This involves analysing data on excel and speaking to clients.
I create samples using KPMGs systems and check that all of the data the entity has provided match and acts as proof that that transaction occurred
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I very much enjoy the programme as it offers many opportunities to meet people and the atmosphere in the office and within teams is usually fun
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt many skills so far mainly to do with excel and how to communicate with clients effectively.
I have developed my confidence in asking questions and being curious.
I have developed my confidence in asking questions and being curious.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is well structured but as you are mainly an employee and not a student you will have to take initiative and ask for work and speak up if you don't know what to do.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive lots of support through the early careers team and the teams that I work with
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
When I am training for a qualification I receive lots of support from my training provider
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
the qualification is very much linked with what I do day to day and the teaching from the provider allows mw to better understand my 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.)
5/5
There are many social activities, they are a mixture of afterwork drinks, sports classes and trips out.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great atmosphere and provides a lot of support
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to KPMG?
Learn about the company first and be yourself during the interviews as they don't just hire the smartest people they want to know that you will fit in well with the team
Social Mobility Talent Insight Programme
at KPMG
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
- Canary Wharf
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4.8
