Business Services Apprentice Review

On a daily basis I would usually work with my team on various admin tasks - my job is to support client facing staff so the jobs could range from printing to rolling forward accounts. As well as this I have taken part and planned various different charity events and attended school fairs.

I have lots of new skills as well as studying for my professional qualification - my team are very supportive and are always there to help me learn new skills. I have also developed existing skills such as presenting - I have had various opportunities to present information with my team and other teams.

I very much enjoy the programme I am on at the moment - everyone is friendly and I have learnt a lot. It is never boring and there is always something to do. I am able to progress in my role which means I am excited to go to work everyday and improve myself.

My programme is well structured and I am given guaranteed study hours to help me complete my project - as well as this I regularly have BPP college days where I will have classroom learning for content. My BPP coach is always there ready to help - she always marks missions promptly and I have all of the dates when I need to submit.

KPMG is a very supportive employer they make sure that I get my guaranteed study hours and are very supportive if for example I need extra time or help. There is a team at KPMG that is dedicated to helping apprentices and they will always do what they can to help if not my BPP coach is there for extra help.

BPP - my training provider send various emails out on a weekly basis about the content we need to learn. They are always there to ask for help and I have regular face to face teaching sessions - I have regular reviews with my coach where she helps make sure I am on track or if I need any extra support.

The qualification I am completing helps me perform better in about half of the roles I complete - the knowledge helps me understand what I need to. As well as this the knowledge I have learnt allows me to have a deeper understanding of how the business works and therefore allows me to have a better chance at supporting my colleagues.

Yes, there are multiple different networks, such as - football society and various faith society. As well as this there a various charity events that I have attended that double up into networking events. We have a yearly ball which every colleague can attend and this is a great place to get to know new people.

Yes

I would recommend KPMG as a top employer out of the Big 4 - after attending interviews at 3 out of 4 of them KPMG were the most welcoming. As well as this KPMG is very supportive of their apprentice cohort and my experience at the firm has been great and everyone who I work with has said the same.

You should always be true when applying and the interviewers will be able to see through lies - you should do a fair amount of research and if possible try to attend any open office events available so you can get a feel for if KPMG is right for you. The most important thing is knowing and understand KPMG's values.