Summer Vacation Scheme - Audit Intern Review
at KPMG
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Audit
aberdeen
Review Submitted: July 2022
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 Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Each day would start with an audit team meeting via MS Teams where everyone in the client specific audit team would chat, ask any questions they had about the previous day's work and what tasks would be allocated to each person for the day. The day would mostly involve working through the given tasks, with a second 15 min meeting after lunch to ask any questions to the team.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was interesting to learn about KPMG, how they operate, the different divisions, the day to day processes, etc.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Through my internship I was able to learn and develop a range of skills. Firstly, the role is largely MS Excel based, and having rarely used the software since Secondary School my ability and knowledge of the software improved greatly over the course of the internship. Additionally, my basic accountancy knowledge/ understanding largely improved. As you work in teams and communication is key, my confidence, team working ability and more interpersonal skills have greatly improved.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
KPMG provide a very welcoming and inclusive workplace that allows people to feel as relaxed as possible within the workplace. Whether it be the relaxed uniform policy or regular staff activities, they have a focus on providing employees with a very friendly environment, something that made life at the firm very enjoyable.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
The insight into life at the firm was very enjoyable. The team I worked in were always there to help if I had any issues with a task and gave me a variety of tasks to ensure that I got to experience what life was really like in the role. The team also provided feedback consistently and actively encouraged collaboration throughout. The internship far exceeded my expectations and would highly recommend.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid and reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at KPMG
5/5
Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to KPMG
Go for it! I was unsure I'd like audit before joining, but decided to apply as I knew it would be a good experience and would help me in seeing what I would like to do after graduation. Although the assessment centres seem daunting, as long as you take your time, read through the questions, and mention as much detail, you will be fine.
