Internship Review at KPMG

The Role

Role Description

Worked closely with the Audit team on client sites assisting audit checks, drafting reports, client interaction, casting off financial statements. I also completed some office based work performing similar duties.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Immediately made to feel welcome within the working environment, attended an organised volunteer day aswell as an office away day.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Although there wasn't a lot of work around due to my placement landing in a quieter time of year, I still had plenty of work to complete for various members of staff and felt that my contribution was genuinely appreciated.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The organisational structure was very clear, my manager discussed at the start of my placement the tasks I would be working on. If I needed any help on tasks. guidance was always given and time was taken to explain and discuss anything I wasn't too sure about.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I always had tasks to complete on client sites and in the office. Work wasn't rushed and there wasn't any pressure or serious time constraints I had to work to.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was left to write up sections of the audit reports from my calculations on some audit sections with the guidance of previous years audit reports.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Several of my final year modules are Audit related, I found great familiarity in the financial statements that I came across and also had the opportunity to ask questions and now also have contacts for any help I need in my final year.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

All members of staff were professional and relaxed at the same time, everybody was friendly and sociable. I took part in an organised volunteering day along with an office away day.

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The whole internship was structured, a thorough two day induction was given at the start allowing me to meet other interns, meetings with my manager were arranged reguarly to check on my progress. More client visits and work could have perhaps been arranged for interns however I appreciate that it was a quiet time around the office.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Time and effort was spent by staff to ensure I understood concepts, online training was given for issues such as independence and ethics.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Completed a partner interview and presentation and have been offered a graduate job with them. I could really see myself working for the firm in the future and it would be an amazing opportunity to pursue.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There were 4 interns in my office, all friendly and of similar personalities which was positive and am staying in contact with them. The induction days also created an opportunity to meet interns across the region along with a volunteering day.

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The area is relatively cheap compared to bigger cities.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Preston has a reasonable nightlife scene with a selection of clubs although not as thriving as cities such as Manchester. Preston isn't overpriced and caters for a variety of people's needs.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

The office away day was held whilst we were on placement which was a pretty fun day. We were also invited on staff nights out and leaving dos.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

My internship was a definate worthwhile experience, I was able to gain a real insight into what a professional service firm actually does. The placement was more client based than I imagined but this was a positive thing. My placement was initially 6 weeks which later got cut down to 4 weeks due to the recession. This was a shame as I would have happily stayed for longer.

Review 141/141 for KPMG

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