Audit Assistant Review

I am an assistant on our audits meaning I work closely with clients, get involved in all kinds of testing to verify account balances. I am progressing to become more senior as time goes on.

My excel skills have developed massively, plus project management skills. I had no experience of accounting prior to joining the programme but am now nearly AAT L4 qualified so have learned plenty here !

I thoroughly enjoy the people I work with and my cohort. The programme can be stressful and demanding as well as work, but its thoroughly rewarding.

Given I am the first cohort on my particular programme there are some issues that need to be ironed out. But on the whole, there is good learning and progression opportunities and the structure makes sense.

Lots! Everyone is very supportive of everyone, the fact I am an apprentice doesn't change the fact I am still part of a team. I also have a performance manager who checks in with me regularly.

Again, lots! I have calls regularly with them to talk through my progress. The actual advice I get is often limited though. The tutors I have had have all been supportive and avaialable for questions should I need this.

There are plenty of benefits to doing the courses/exams I am, a lot of the content is very applicable to the job. Some things I hear of during my work but then don't fully understand until I study it.

This has been significantly limited due to most of my time at KPMG being virtual due to COVID19. This is no fault of anyone.

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There are plenty of opportunities to find what you want to do, plus lots of additional things to get involved in. You meet lots of like minded people and make real career progress all the time.

Be confident but no arrogant! We want good people who stand out for the right reasons. You aren't expected to know anything, just be honest about that and ask for help. During interviews just show that you're the type of person we want to work with.