Audit assistant Review

by KPMG

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I audit a companies financial statements. This involves analysing data on excel and speaking to clients. I create samples using KPMGs systems and check that all of the data the entity has provided match and acts as proof that that transaction occurred

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learnt many skills so far mainly to do with excel and how to communicate with clients effectively. I have developed my confidence in asking questions and being curious.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I very much enjoy the programme as it offers many opportunities to meet people and the atmosphere in the office and within teams is usually fun

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The programme is well structured but as you are mainly an employee and not a student you will have to take initiative and ask for work and speak up if you don't know what to do.

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I receive lots of support through the early careers team and the teams that I work with

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • When I am training for a qualification I receive lots of support from my training provider

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • the qualification is very much linked with what I do day to day and the teaching from the provider allows mw to better understand my role

    8/10
  • 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.)

    • There are many social activities, they are a mixture of afterwork drinks, sports classes and trips out.

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is a great atmosphere and provides a lot of support

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

    • Learn about the company first and be yourself during the interviews as they don't just hire the smartest people they want to know that you will fit in well with the team

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Audit

Leeds

February 2025

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