360 Apprentice Review

by KPMG

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

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

I'm currently on a rotational placement, having nearly finished my first placement in audit, it has been thoroughly enjoyable. My job consists of travelling to the vast clients that KPMG have, and looking at their figures, making sure they are all correct and there's a lot of communication involved with our clients. Whilst auditing is rare to be in the office as you are always travelling and enjoy the luxurious hotels is just one of the bonus'!

9/10

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

Completed my first two exams for my AAT level 3, communication and confidence has been built upon heavily!

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Very enjoyable, all the colleagues are extremely friendly and easy to approach, whether they are senior managers or graduates I'm always welcome.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by KPMG?

I get a lot of recognition from my managers and colleagues, i'll have phone calls with my performance manager on a bi-monthly basis and I feel valued to a high extent.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Extremely well structured, having so many different opportunities than one fixed route.

10/10

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

Training provider is always able to help with any questions or concerns, easy to contact and very welcoming.

9/10

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

Very supportive, having so many managers to talk to and even a personal buddy, whenever i'm unsure of something I always have someone to talk to.

10/10

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

Financially, I am better off than other people in my age group who are all in debt because of university, living at home means I have little expenses, and I'm able to afford travel with the schemes that KPMG offer through Flextra!

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

All the time! From monthly drinks to office parties, there's always something to look forward to every month.

8/10

9. Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Extremely enjoyable, not only are you able to become fully qualified as a chartered accountant it is free of cost (better than spending 9.5k a year on tuition fees) you will also get a degree equivalent (AAT) along with a nice salary!

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

Try and do the discovery programme with KPMG, not only does this give you insight on all the different school leaver opportunities but you will bypass a few stages in the application process!