Rating

7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Corporate tax assistant, helping with the preparation and submission of corporation tax returns and computation as well as providing corporation tax advice to our clients.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes, communication skills have definitely improved as well as report writing. I am able to better manage my time and feel like I have become more independent.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I do enjoy the programme and am happy that I chose to do it, however, I think it is quite long and motivation/momentum has been as issue as I near towards the end of my apprenticeship.

    7/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Quite well organised at the beginning but as the years have gone by, I can see how there is less organisation for new apprentices.

    7/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • A lot of support from my initial team but not much from the apprenticeship team as you progress, however, this isn't often needed.

    7/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Quite a lot - we are able to contact our tutors whenever we feel necessary during the run up to our exam.

    7/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • Quite well - it is almost impossible to progress in professional services without a professional qualification. Some things I cover in my studies are applied in my day-to-day role.

    7/10

  • 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, quite a lot of social activities when in the office and both internal/external networking events.

    7/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Good and friendly place to work. Clear progression path and ample opportunity.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to KPMG?
  • Research the company and what it does before starting. Research KPMG in the news to give some relevant, up-to-date facts about KPMG in the press. As the apprenticeship is rotational, have a look at the different departments and see where you would like to work.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

Manchester

May 2021


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