Tax Intern Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • It was very enjoyable and a great experience.

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

    • Always made to feel welcome by everyone and all the staff were very friendly.

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

    • Trained for 4 days at the Tax Business School in London. Support always there when needed.

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

    • Some days were busy and some were quiet depending on requirements.

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

    • Most work going to a client gets reviewed.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The internship teaches you how deal with clients, increase business awareness, work as a team and make an impact.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • very driven yet still fun and relaxed.

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

    • Kept busy most days and always had something to do. Graduate recruitment and HR were very supportive and organise an induction for all interns in KPMG.

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

    • Training took place down in London at KPMG's Tax Business School. This was over 4 days. There is also online training and regular contact with your performance manager to see how you are doing.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very well. KPMG are an excellent company to work for and develop a career with.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, regular department socials and more frequent nights out with the grads.

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

    • Relatively cheap compared to London

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

    • Busy most nights.

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

    • No volunteering work etc mentioned

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Market Research, Business Management, Audit, Economics

North East

August 2014

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