Audit apprentice Review

by KPMG

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10

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

Working on the audit i'm on, helping with any work that is needed. Also studying for upcoming exams and completing training exercises

10/10

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

I've developed my communication and teamwork skills a lot having to work with colleagues on the audit, as well as good time management from balancing work with exams

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme a lot, i think it gives me good work experience while being able to complete my qualifications

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is well organised with exam and course dates all predetermined

9/10

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

They are easy to contact to ask for help, although it definitely requires a lot of independence and good time management

8/10

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

quite a lot with course materials as well as booking and managing exams but a lot is quite independent

9/10

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

I think working whilst doing my exams allows me to have a better understanding of the exams rather than if I learnt it all in a classroom

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.)

yes there are a lot of extracurricular activities available

10/10

9a. Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good work environment and support with programmes

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

Create a schedule to balance time effectively which makes doing exams, training and work easier to do all at the same time.