Audit Assistant Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    1.6

    The Role

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

    • The people were very friendly and extremely helpful. There was a good environment in the offices at all times. Occassionally, some of the work I was given to do wasn't explained to me properly, and at other times I was left with nothing to do, but overall I was kept busy and motivated.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt very looked after by the colleagues I was with, and got to know many people y working on different jobs with different teams. There was a day with a department meeting and team building exercise which allowed me to get to know them all better.

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

    • I had a brilliant mentor, Laura Kneebone, who was extremely supportive and helpful. In general, the supervisors were supportive, but a few were not that clear in their instructions.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was on client site for the vast majority of the 8 weeks I was with KPMG, which kept me very busy. There were very few times when I was left with nothing to do.

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

    • I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of responsibility I was given, and was really thrown in at the deep end. It was great because it made me feel really valued and kept me motivated.

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

    • I learnt about how accounts should look, and got much more comfortable speaking with clients.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The people in my office were very friendly and willing to have fun whilst working hard.

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

    • I was booked on jobs from the very beginning, and always knew where I was meant to be.

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

    • In audit you very much learn on the job anyway, so many people gave up their time to help me.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • A very professional and friendly firm.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • They were very friendly, but there weren't a lot of socials in the 8 weeks I was there.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It is near London, so not that cheap.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Only went out once with work.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • During the 8 weeks I was there at least, there was nothing really to get involved in.

    1/5
    Report this review

Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2014

View More Reviews
View More Jobs