Rating

8.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Pension Administrator Tasks include making amendments to pension records and dealing with their day to day queries. Have to liase with line manager and speak with colleuges about different things such as help, advice and support. Have to be very careful as some of the data I acess is sensitive and there is no margin for error in my work.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Passed my first 2 exams - Advanced bookkeeping and Final accounts preparation. Working towards qualifications that will end with completing my ACA's.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I like how professional everything is and how we all get treated like adults. Youre in the real world now so everyone treats you the same as an adult.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by KPMG?
  • Very valued. They constantly go on about how much we are valued and how we are all a part of 1 big family. Its very good.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Extremely well structured. They have regular forums that are planned months in advance. This is the same with any meetings or catch ups which happen on a 6 week basis to make sure we are not lost with anything.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Lots. The 6 weekly catch ups and regular talks with performance managers are really helpful and make you feel safe.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • See q. 6a.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Salary is average. I feel like it could be better but I suppose it is ok for first year apprentices.

    5/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes lots of social clubs run. There are also lots of networking events and works doo's/works social nights out which I find very fun.

    9/10

  • 9. Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Why not! Its a huge company with vast opportunities. This programme allows rotation through different sectors of the firm which gives you a better perspective on what you enjoy.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to KPMG?
  • The application process is quite long - stick at it! Its worth it.!


Details

School Leaver Programme

Accounting, Finance

North West

January 2018


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