Audit Apprentice Review

by KPMG

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.6/10

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

Auditing the TB which feeds into the financial statements. Ensuring that the TB and financial statements are correct and not misstated. At a junior level you mainly audit, cash, liabilities and tick through invoices from samples to ensure they are correct. Any discrepancies are discussed with the client to resolve.

7/10

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

Excel skills have improved.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Its a good program the work gives you a good footing for the studies.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Structured well, timetable and expectations are set out early.

9/10

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

A good amount of support.

7/10

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

Not a great deal, there could be more revision classes and more drop in sessions for discussions regarding hard areas of the study.

3/10

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

Helps you understand the terminology

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.)

Loads of socials and lots of charity work which we do as an office which is fun.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good place to work, lots of support and good atmosphere.

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

Do research on KPMGs values to ensure you fit them and they fit you.