KPMG360 apprentice Review

by KPMG

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.9/10

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

The programme is rotational which means you get to work in the different areas of the business. As a result, your day to day work varies depending on what department you are in.

8/10

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

I have learnt many new skills such as client interaction, presentation skills and improving my confidence. I have also improved my excel skills as well as increasing my accountancy knowledge through my AAT exams.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme is a great way to help you find your area of interest, providing many learning opportunities and exposure to different areas of the business. I have really enjoyed my time so far and KPMG is a great company to work for.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by KPMG?

At KPMG, everyone is made to feel comfortable and are accepted for who they are. Everyone ensures that you know the importance of your role, even if it may seem insignificant compared to the roles of those higher up in the team.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well structured and we are well informed on things such as, how long our placements are as well as what exams we are doing. However, as it is a fairly new programme it is not well known among the business, which results in miscommunication. This will only improve as the programme becomes more well known.

6/10

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

We receive course materials and question banks for each of our exams, as well having access to the BPP and AAT website where we can download more practices questions and papers. Our tutors are contactable out of college hours, as well as during the time between college and our exams.

8/10

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

KPMG have a support network we can go to with any problems that we have in relation to our studies. They also provide support to people who are doing resits.

7/10

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

As I still live at home, my salary package sufficiently meets my costs. KPMG also provide loans for things such as travel.

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

KPMG encourage volunteering in and out of the work place. There is also a wide variety of societies which you can get involved with.

7/10

9. Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The programme is a great way to gain experience in the work place while also receiving a qualification. If you are unsure as to what you are most interested in then this programme is good as you can have placements in a variety of areas and departments.

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

Make sure you have an understanding of what KPMG is and do, and what your interests are And your plans for your career. Look at the application process as a learning experience in itself.