FS Audit intern Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • The induction was really interesting, and the work I've done since has been challenging and enjoyable.

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

    • I was set work that needed to be completed so it was good to feel responsible.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Support was given by managers whenever you asked

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

    • Some days weren't too busy but I think that was due to the summer being less busy in general

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I would have to complete workpapers that would be reviewed by partners.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • It was definitely worthwhie, you learn to work in business environments which is a great asset.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly, most people were fairly busy but its easy to talk to people if you need to.

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

    • Most of it was really well organised, however sometimes you felt like you didn't know who to talk to if you needed to find something else, if you send out a few emails though you will usually get what you need.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The induction covered some basic training but that was about it, you just had to learn as you go.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I would enjoy working with KPMG on a longterm basis for sure.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The interns socialised a couple times, going for drinks and meals. I was on client sites most of the time but we always ate togethre in the hotel.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I commuted from home if I was in the office and if I was on away jobs everything was paid for so I spent very little.

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

    • Nightlife in Leeds is really good, whatever you want to do there is always choice.

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

    • Not many opportunities as I was busy working, the hours are quite long on away jobs.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2013

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