Apprentice Review

by KPMG

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.7/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

My job title is a 360 Apprentice and depending on what department depends on what type of work I do, but mainly I get involved wit the day to day tasks and I definitely don't just make cups of tea. I do valuable work that relates to real client work - some of it being very important work.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I am studying towards my AAT qualifications and will then go onto charted. There are various internal KPMG training courses on offer in a range of different things. Professionally, my skills have developed massively in my first six months and I have learnt a huge amount.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the programme. Obviously everyone has the odd rubbish day, but overall I really like the range of work I get to do and the fact that it is proper work and I'm not just given all the rubbishy admin side of things.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by KPMG?

I feel really valued in the team I am currently in as me being here has helped with their work load a lot, as there is lots I can get involved in and obviously that reduces other peoples amounts of work.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is fairly organised and has a pretty strong structure. Obviously it is fairly new so I'm sure there will be downsides that arise but due to a strong leadership team, I'm sure they will be able to deal with anything that crops up.

7/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

As much as I ask for.

8/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

A huge amount.

7/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

Personally, I struggle massively as I have moved to Bristol by myself for this job and renting in Bristol is horrendous. Unfortunately I am not like others who get to live at home, which would obviously change things drastically.

6/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There is so so many social opportunities and this is a really good extra.

9/10

9. Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is just a good company to work for.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to KPMG?

Make sure you stand out as a hard working individual who is always up for a challenge.