Audit Apprentice Review

by KPMG

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.6/10

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

Assisting with audit clients and completing work towards the audit. Being involved in planning, as well as substantive testing. Visiting client sites- performing stock takes. Coaching more junior team members whilst learning myself.

8/10

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

My job was something that i had no prior experience in, and therefore, every task has been as a result of learning. I have developed my IT skills greatly (were fairly poor before).

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my programme, I enjoy working closely with colleagues and constantly building my knowledge portfolio and pushing myself with my work.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Really well organised, I know when all my exams are at least a year in advance which makes it great for planning holidays etc around busy exam seasons. I know exactly when i will be qualified which is great too. Also they are transparent about pay rises

10/10

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

Lots of support, there are various channels you can receive this from, as well as performance managers and buddied within your office.

9/10

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

BPP can be difficult sometimes, especially now most of the learning is delivered online, however, I do usually have my problems looked in to once I raise them.

5/10

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

It is incredibly important to my job role. The qualifications teach me the knowledge and my job allows me to apply this knowledge into real life work, I don't feel I would be any where near as knowledgeable without either one of them.

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 socials within the offcie that are usually activity based followed by food and drinks, there are also big christmas parties etc. You can be involved in the social committees like I am if you want to be more involved with that.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good job with great opportunities for future career developments. Well paid, and education is great- learn while you earn.

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

Be confident, no question is a stupid question- everyone has to start somewhere.