Audit Intern Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • It has been an eye-opening expereince and I have learnt so much about what Audit actually is!

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

    • Everyone that you work with is very welcoming and extremely helpful.

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

    • You can always ask for help and not feel bad about it. I am always asking questions to understand what I am doing!

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

    • Because it is a quiet time in the year for audit there have been a few days where I haven't been rushed off my feet.

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

    • You instantly get stuck in, doing tasks that the graduates do.

    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 now know a lot about accounts and where all the figures come from, which will obviously benefit me if I wish to further a career in Audit or any accounting profession.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is up for a laugh, which is always nice.

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

    • Really well organised. I got to spend a day in each department as well as 7 weeks in Audit.

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

    • Other members of staff are willing to help you out and explain to you anything you want/need to know.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • I will have a partner interview at the end of my internship, and will get a job offer based on the outcome.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, instantly made friends with the other interns and spent lots of time with them outside of work. Also the office has an amazing social scene, they go out every week! and there are plenty of sports clubs.

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

    • I lived in my student house so wasn't too bad.

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

    • Nottingham is always a good night out.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were plenty of social events to get involved with.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Actuary, Business Operations, Audit

East Midlands

August 2012

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