Audit Assistant (Summer Internship) Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • The internship gave me a good insight into life as an auditor. Although some of the tasks were quite repetitive, overall it was a good experience.

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

    • I developed a good relationship with my colleagues and felt like a valued member of the team.

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

    • Everyone was always willing to provide assistance with anything I was unsure of and at the start of each job the managers set out what I would be doing during the audit.

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

    • I was always given work to do and the time passed very quickly.

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

    • The amount of responsibility varied throughout the placement. At the start I had limited client contact and mainly assisited the other members of the team. Towards the end, I was given a lot more responsibility, which gave me the chance to talk to clients on a one-to-one basis. I believe my experince was very similar to someone in the first year of the graduate scheme.

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

    • It helped me develop skills that will use when I begin in a graduate role.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was always a good atmposhere in the office. As long as you get the work done, you can have fun along the way!

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

    • At the beginning of the internship I was given a timetable which set out exactly what I would be doing during my four weeks with KPMG.

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

    • All interns attended a two day business focus course at the beginning of the internship

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • At the end of my internship I was offered a graduate position beginning in October 2010.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Most of my colleagues were recent graduates who were keen on going out and I was always invited. We also played golf after work.

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

    • Cambridge is a relatively expensive place to live, athough going out is not too expensive.

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

    • Cambridge is not renowned for its nightlife! There are plenty of pubs though.

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

October 2009

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