Rating

5.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • As being on a rotational programme, day-to-day activities changes a lot. At the moment I am placed in audit and there is no set daily tasks. Just to finish tasks that have been given to us, which could include doing walk throughs and control testing.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I am studying towards my level 3 AAT whilst on the job. I have developed a lot of excel skills. And gain a lot more confidence.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • As I am relatively new to the programme, I haven't had much time to get to know it

    5/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by KPMG?
  • We have performance managers who are always there for you to talk to. Everyone if always grateful for your help or attempt to help.

    7/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The induction was very informative, we have training every now and again. We have support from KPMG and also the exam board. College was rushed so it was hard to gain all information for the exams. Mentors are always keen to help and older apprentices are always wanting to help.

    4/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • If struggling with exams extra support will be given to you no problem.

    4/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Performance manager and mentors are allocated.

    5/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • With living in city centre alone majority of my salary goes towards my apartment. However, if I was living at home I would be in a much better finical position with the salary I am on.

    6/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • KPMG advise us to do so many hours of volunteer work which we can do with working hours. They always put on socials for each department to attend. And have meetings and forums every other month.

    5/10

  • 9. Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • As it opens a door to wide range of opportunities.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to KPMG?
  • Have confidence and expect the unexpected.


Details

School Leaver Programme

Accounting, Finance

West Midlands

January 2018


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