Consulting Apprentice Review

by KPMG

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

Test controls of clients and help clients reach their business goals and objectives through recommendations and improvements of their risk and governance controls.

7/10

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

Analysis and communication.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Very High

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Programme is very structured and a clear path for me and other apprentices.

9/10

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

Plenty of support. Although have to reach out rather than often catch ups.

8/10

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

Support from training provider is quite high. Although training provider will only reach out if contacted by apprentice.

8/10

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

My qualification so far has very little to do with the department of work i am in.

6/10

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, various EA activities to get involved with.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

You are very well looked after, it is a global firm with endless possibilities and is a great place to learn but also be within the accounting industry.

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

Keep an open mind on your progression and dont shut down other pathways if they are presented to you. Be patient when initially starting and always ask questions.