KBS Apprentice Review

by KPMG

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

So my first rotation started in the Employee Lifecycle Team within HR. On a day to day basis, I do lots of admin duties, I work on invoices and at the moment I am currently handling many holiday balance queries! I do lots of references and have to post many letters on a day to day basis.

10/10

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

I have learnt many new skills and also developed in lots of areas too. I have become much more organised, I have a diary and this has helped my work by a mile! I also have become much more confident and am able to do things I couldn't before I joined.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I do enjoy my programme and would really recommend it to others! At KPMG everyone is super supportive and there is always someone there to help you. I have made many friends here amongst the other apprentices here and we all work together and push each other to do better!

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Our programme is very well structured so from the beginning we are given a learning plan and this helps us keep an eye on dates and things we have to complete by a certain date for example. They make it very easy too understand and work through. They also give you a list at the beginning with all your key contacts!

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive lots of support from my employer and I am always given work and lots of training so I never struggle. I have my team mates around too so everyone is always there to give a helping hand! I have my other colleagues and a team leader too which is great support!

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

I receive lots of support from my training provider! Ours is BPP and they have been absolutely amazing! My trainer specifically has been so kind, she is always so helpful and supportive and gives very detailed feedback which is so useful! BPP also really take into account mental health etc, which is very important.

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

It really does help me personally as I have learnt so much from them, it really plays a massive part in my role! I have also learnt so many things that just help play a part in normal day life. This apprenticeship has been a life changing experience for me and given me a chance to do well and get somewhere without having to go university!

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

We have lots of social networking events, sometimes even usually once a week! Since this lockdown has started, it has been a massive change and been very hard for everyone but at KPMG we have regular calls, we do exercise classes which I love and we know we are supported!

10/10

9a. Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is the best company you could work for:)

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

I would