Intern - Audit Vacation Programme Review

Extremely interesting time with KPMG Aberdeen, friendly office and supportive staff. Studying a STEM subject the internship provided great insight into the expectations and day to day workings of an audit professional and allowing me to gain certainty this was a career path I would wish to pursue

All member of the office were friendly and made time to answer questions and any uncertainties. Every effort was made to integrate the interns into the team, and in my opinion extremely successfully.

Management were always happy to answer questions or help when I was unsure. The emphasis on learning within the office means that even when starting with an extremely low knowledge base I was given the opportunity to understand the work because of the ability to ask questions.

Even when not scheduled to a particular client, tasks would be found for interns to complete but the work was never overwhelming as there would always be someone to ask or help when I was struggling. On the whole there were a few days which were training heavy but work balance was well managed.

Responsibility for self review and checking that work was high but work was mainly performed in teams of varying seniority. Throughout my internship the emphasis was on working within the team rather than independently 'running the show'. Expectations were high but reasonable and meant that you felt invested in the work performed but not left to handle problems on your own.

Coming from a non-accounting background a lot of skills learnt was new and provided extremely useful insight into the work expected of a graduate. My excel skills were significantly improved throughout my time with KPMG, the training packages were well structured and helpful.

The office was friendly, open and a pleasant place to work. As Aberdeen is one of the smaller KPMG offices most people know the rest of the departments and staff well which makes for an extremely enjoyable office environment.

The programme was really well organised with regular emails in the lead up to placement and a buddy system which ensured that any general office questions were easily resolved.

A lot of time was invested in ensuring we understood work and were able to ask any relevant questions while working in the office. Alongside this an induction day and compulsory training were to be completed gave good insight into the expectations and values of the firm.

If the opportunity was to become available I would happily work for the firm in the future.

Aberdeen has come down in cost since the oil downturn so is a reasonable city to live in.

The social committee is active and plan events throughout the year