KPMG360 Apprentice Review

I am completing a technology route degree apprenticeship through KPMG360 programme. The programme last 6 years and now I am in my second year specialising in technology. I am currently getting experience within the Forensic Technology department in KPMG. My day to day role consists of working on Relativity & NUIX. Completing imaging of several different devices.

I have improved significantly on my excel and PowerPoint presentation skills since I have joined KPMG as the firm has provided multiple training sessions for apprentices to help improve their Microsoft skills so that we are better able to execute tasks effectively. I have also improved on my communicational skills with clients and I feel more confident when going to meetings with Directors & Partners.

I enjoy my programme because of the variance exposure you can get within the business. I also like the study day that is given to help support our study and work life balance as I am completing a Digital and Technology Solutions BSc at BPP University. We also have quarterly catch ups with other apprentices within KPMG to share their experience and get insight into upcoming opportunities.

I feel very valued at KPMG because everyone respects one another and regardless of your grade, everyone is treated equally. People are easily approachable at KPMG and you can easily communicate with senior team members. No matter how much work you contribute within your team you will always feel valued by the team and the firm as a whole.

My degree apprenticeship is very well organised and structured. We have two seminars weekly during term times and they fall within six to eight pm after work. The learning modules are very well designed and easily to follow through. The study days during term time help with catching up on modules covered and planning upcoming modules.

From BPP I receive a lot of support especially from tutors within the seminar. They always make sure that I am engaging in my seminars and if there are any questions I am freely able to communicate with my tutors directly or within the webinar session. After completing each unit the tutors also provide constructive feedback which really helps you understood why you got this mark and what you did well and what you could have improved on.

KPMG also provides immense support with my studies and work. We have regular catch up’s with managers to help us plan and meet our goals on a quarterly basis. We also discuss if I require any assistance with my degree modules and how to plan my work effectively so that I can perform better in both my degree and work related tasks.

Living in London is very expensive. Every month I save very little once I take out costs for accommodation, travel, bills, and social. My salary does a well job to cover all my costs, but I am unable to save a significant amount of money every month. Saving more money will be my goal.

There are significant opportunities outside of work mainly around volunteering and ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’. KPMG give me six working days to help me meet my CSR goals. In my experience I was able to assist a local council with promoting school leaver programs. I helped design their websites and posters so that it made it more appealing.

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You will definitely be rewarded for working at KPMG. Everybody is recognised for their work and everyone is encouraged to perform well across their functions. Managers at KPMG are very supportive and help you guide through in planning and achieving the goals you set. If unsure of any tasks you are freely able to ask for help and people will help you.

Study carefully the processes you have to go through your application. Prepare well for assessment days, telephone interview and final interview with presentations. Make sure you have background knowledge of KPMG and what we do. Do make sure your CV and covering letter are up to date and they look professional.