Audit Associate Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I was fully immersed in the KPMG working life. I worked on several clients and was given a variety of different tasks on each to broaden my understanding of audit.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt like a graduate not an intern, I felt welcome to the office from day 1.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was in close contact with my supervisor and after each time i worked on a client a detailed feedback form was filled in which I went over with the in-charge.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • When on a client I was very busy however there were days in the office where I struggled to find work even after asking everyone in the office.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • On clients I was given a high level of responsibility.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • When working in the office or on clients I was given at times several hard tasks at once, this will greatly help my multi-tasking in my final year.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • There were always socials being arranged and as it was a relatively small office there was a great sense of togetherness.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • On my second day a timetable was made for me full of work for the whole 8 weeks, my managers and supervisors tried their hardest to keep my as busy as possible.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I participated in graduate training sessions and webinars to help me understand what it would be like to study for my ACA. I was given a high level of on-the-job training, each time my in-charge was very thorough and made sure I had fully understood.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was offered a job during my interview and I accepted it.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • In total there were 2 interns, we both attended all socials and enjoyed them all. We always felt part of the group.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The office was located in the area I live, I never had a problem with affording to pay for social events or general living.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Even though I live in the area my office is located, I went to places I haven't been to before in my life on each social.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I was invited to the KPMG Corporate Social Responsibility day. I was also able to play football however I was too busy.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Audit

North West

April 2014

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