Audit Apprentice Review

Auditing the financial statements of a variety of companies. Working on client sites, the office and from home which gives a lot of flexibility. Working towards being AAT qualified then ICAS

Personally I have become more confident and sociable due to working in a team environment and in a client facing role. I have also developed a wide range of career skills on the job.

I chose my apprenticeship over uni which was a great choice for me. I enjoy learning new things everyday on the job and know that I am working towards becoming a Chartered Accountant. I enjoy the challenge of the role.

There is a clear pathway set out for your studies to become a CA. You know in advance when tuition and exams will be so you can plan your time accordingly.

KPMG is a supportive employer and has a focus on mental health. My colleagues do everything they can to best support me and are understanding that you need to log off at 5 in the run up to exams.

You attend classes and then always have a tutor you can reach out to with any queries.

I think you develop a better understanding of businesses finances and financial statements whilst studying. This means you can better understand the work you are doing as you know what figures should agree and where they should go in the financial statements.

There are regularly social events at work for example away days and drinks after work. There are also professional networks which you can join and read about on KPMG's website.

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KPMG has supported me throughout my apprenticeship and has been a great opportunity for me to kick start my career and grow as a person. There are a number of benefits also to working here including the salary, birthday day off, opportunities to travel etc.

I thoroughly researched KPMG and understood their values and what they stood for before applying and talked about that in my interview and how my own values aligned with the companies. Also, it is important to be passionate about why you want to do the role you apply for.