KPMG 360 Apprentice Review

by KPMG

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

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

My role as a KPMG 360 Apprentice involves rotations into several KPMG departments, mainly Audit, within the South Coast Office. I am involved in the audit of financial accounts on listed, private enterprise and public sector clients of varying scales within the company.

9/10

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

I have learned new skills as well as developed old ones. KPMG provides training through Audit University as well as our professional development through study with BPP for the AAT Level 3 and 4, and eventually going on to obtain Chartered Accountant status.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Audit is a challenging yet rewarding career which provides me with skills and experiences which can be utilised in a large variety of sectors. While audit can be difficult, and there are very busy periods, the rewards of the route are endless.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

KPMG and BPP provide a well structured programme with training and professional development supported throughout our engagements in various accounting departments.

9/10

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

KPMG provides us with support in our professional development for our exams, and there is good coaching in the right teams to allow you to develop specific sector skills.

7/10

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

KPMG provides us with study leave and a regimented exam timetable which fits in around our studies.

9/10

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

The AAT qualification has been very useful in providing me with the fundamental accounting skills which are used in my role.

8/10

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.)

Yes - KPMG has Sports and Social events held within the South Coast office regularly which encourages good professional interaction and networking.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Excellent career route, qualifications are paid for, earning while studying, Big 4 experience on a CV. If you're not afraid of hard work then this is the route for you.

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

Work hard and the opportunities are endless.