KPMG 2025 Accounting Advisory and Assurance Graduate Programme - Manchester

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KPMG 2025 Accounting Advisory and Assurance Graduate Programme - Manchester

KPMG in the UK is part of a global organisation of independent firms that offers Audit, Consulting, Deal Advisory, Tax & Law and Technology services. Through the talent of over 16,000 people, we turn insights into opportunities, making a positive difference for businesses, people, and communities.  

What is Accounting Advisory and Assurance? 

Our Accounting Advisory and Assurance teams provide businesses with a broad range of accounting advice. Depending on the team you join you could be supporting major business transactions and transformations or delivering assurance services on financial and non-financial information such as risk controls or information relating to Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) reporting. 

KPMG Accounting Advisory and Assurance Graduate Programme

On this programme you will develop your skills and experience in one of the following teams: 

In Accounting Advisory you’ll help businesses with a variety of complex accounting challenges, such as the preparation of financial statements, mergers and acquisitions or the implementation of new accounting standards. 

In ESG Assurance, you’ll help organisations meet the growing demand for clear and transparent disclosure of their ESG commitments to regulators, investors and the public. Reporting standards are changing rapidly and you’ll play an important role in examining a variety of data points such as greenhouse gas emissions, waste, human rights, diversity and many other non-financial metrics. 

If you join our Controls Assurance team, you’ll assess how well our clients operate their business processes, helping them to become aware of potential risks and build customer confidence. You could be reviewing technology processes, cyber resilience or operational processes such as investment management across a variety of industries.

On this programme, you’ll have structured development opportunities and the chance to work closely with other KPMG teams including Financial and Technology Audit, Transaction Services, Consulting, Corporate Finance and Tax. You’ll develop valuable skills, commercial understanding, and in-depth business knowledge, all of which will empower you to build an exciting and varied long-term career. 

Training and Benefits  

Over the three-year programme you’ll combine client delivery and study towards a professional qualification – the ACA, or CA equivalent in Scotland. 

We offer a competitive salary and a host of great benefits, including 25 days’ holiday, study leave and a day off on your birthday. What’s more, each year you can take up to six days of time off to take part in volunteering initiatives. 

Our firm’s hybrid working model balances the flexibility of working from home with the importance of collaborating and learning in our offices or at client sites. We trust our people to be where they need to be, with our colleagues working together in person as often as needed. You’ll be empowered by the technology that supports us to work flexibly across our collaborative office spaces. 

Some travel is likely for audit work, and because its seasonal, you should expect there to be busy times of the year. 

Seeing the whole picture 

As part of our Accounting Advisory and Assurance team you will be building friendships and shared experiences, innovating and learning together. KPMG is a place where you can be yourself and give your best - whoever you are and whatever your degree background. We look at more than just your academic results and will also consider your strengths, values and motivations. If you’re collaborative and good with people, that can be just as important as your ability to pick up key technical skills. See the specific programme page on our career's website for entry requirements and our ‘How to Apply’ section for detailed application guidance. 

About KPMG

Who we are

KPMG in the UK is part of a global network of member firms that offers Audit, Consulting, Deal Advisory, Tax & Law and Technology services. Through the talent of over 16,000 people, we turn insights into opportunities, making a positive difference for our clients and the communities we serve.

Our largest practice is Audit, which works with many of the world’s largest organisations, helping to build trust in businesses and the economy with a relentless focus on audit quality. In Consulting, Deal Advisory, Tax, KPMG Law and Technology & Engineering, we help companies solve complex challenges, transform businesses, develop confidence in markets and build stronger communities.

Like the organisations we work with, our firm is truly embracing change, and we’re creating a tech-driven, sustainable business that empowers our people to connect, collaborate and deliver exceptional work with a lasting impact on the world. 

Our firm is committed to creating an inclusive community where people can come as they are and thrive. We’re known for our collaborative culture, with people who take care of each other and bring their unique experiences and perspectives to build a better future, together. 

At KPMG, you’ll have the chance to work with inspiring colleagues using insights, ideas and emerging technologies to deliver client solutions. You’ll benefit from a rich learning experience, including funded professional qualifications or accreditations and mentoring – gaining learning that will last you a lifetime. Through KPMG employee networks, volunteering, and community initiatives, you’ll be empowered to build new friendships and make an impact outside of your day job too.

Joining KPMG means working for a values-led firm that supports people to be their best and make their mark, empowering people to build the careers they want.

How to apply

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