Apprentice Review

I am an apprentice on a rotational programme, currently in audit working on various different client ranging from listed to non listed clients. I hope to one day complete my ACA. my role also involves assisting a lot of senior colleagues with tasks they may have with me to ensure deadlines are met and the work is done effectively.

I have learnt many new accounting/finance related skills and have had the opportunity to further enhance my current skillset including time management and punctuality skills. I have managed to learn a lot of skills relating to networking as I have had the opportunity to go out to a lot of different client site to ensure the work is done on time.

I love the programme. I believe this is down to the support offered by everyone. The programme allows me to rotate around different departments which allows me get a good overview of the business. I would definitely recommend to any one that is thinking about applying to KPMG as I know they will love it.

I fell very valued at KPMG as everyone at KPMG wants to help me out. The support range from junior colleagues all the way to the highest level which maka me feel very valued. Another thing that makes me feel valued is thefact that I can walk around the office and stop at any desk and start a convo with anyone helping me build my professional networking capability

the programme is very well structured with support coming from all over the business. this ensures all fellow apprentices are able to feel that they can turn to anyone for support. the programme it self has its own management ensuring that all our queries are never left unanswered.

I receive a lot of support from my training provider who is currently BPP. They are in regular contact with us asking us if we need any help. The tutors are always willing to take time out and have a call with us which is really helpful and supportive. we could maybe receive more support in terms of exam practice but apart from that I believe it Is perfect

A lot of support is offered starting from before the exams and if we are unsuccessful they work with us to ensure that the next attempt is successful and that we can pass in the second attempt. A lot of support on our mental health is always stressed as well to ensure we are looked after mentally as well as physically with classes running throughout the country and discounted rates at gyms

A very good question. At the moment the salary package is ok but that is due to the fact that I am living at home with no costs such as rent or bills. However in the near future this may change and will become very hard for me on the current salary package. In which wase the salary would need to increase to flex with the rising costs.

Not at the moment but this is purely down to the fact that I haven't really looked due to wanting to have as much time as possible to spend my free time for myself. I would love the opportunity to do stuff accounting r finance related outside of work such as volunteering etc to build my skillset if the opportunities are there

Yes

A lot of support is offered starting from before the exams and if we are unsuccessful they work with us to ensure that the next attempt is successful and that we can pass in the second attempt. The whole culture at KPMG is completely different as well. the programme is very well structured with support coming from all over the business. this ensures all fellow apprentices are able to feel that they can turn to anyone for support. the programme it self has its own management ensuring that all our queries are never left unanswered.

make sure you learn about what KPMG offer and if successful at application stage. sell yourselves at the interview. it is all good and well knowing how much KPMG make and what they do but explaining how you can fit in to this whole culture is the difference. Another tip I would give is making sure you are dressed smart and lookignthe part