Audit Assistant Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • It was a great placement- a truly great experience doing things I never thought a placement student would get the opportunity to do.

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

    • I worked in one of the smaller offices, so got to know everyone really well. Everyone was more than welcoming and always on hand to give advice!

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

    • I think KPMG are amazing for this- I was specifically assigned a line manager to assist my development- I set goals bi-annually and was coached and mentored to acheive these.

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

    • Due to the nature of audit, there were a few quiet weeks when I started when few jobs were happening so I was trained during these. I felt that once on client sites, I was given enough work to challenge me, but it was always manageable- it was quite flexible- if I finished my section I was able to help others with theirs and vice versa.

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

    • I was given real responsibility to cover certain areas of the audit independently- with responsibility growing with the more experience I gained.

    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 was given training on how to audit, which was useful to the job. I also was given training on Excel- which helps for my work and my uni. I also began studying for the ACA qualification, completing the knowledge set of exams- this will prepare me academically for final year, as well as for the rest of my career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was ideal- everyone was friendly, and able to have a laugh and a joke, whilst never letting the quality of work slip.

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

    • It was perfect- I was put through training, sent on courses, studied for professional exams, and gained on site audit experience

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

    • They trained me in specific areas of audit, paid for professional exams and study, and got me a mentor to coach me throughout my year.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been offered a graduate place.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes- everyone was keen for social events :)

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

    • I lived in a student area so it wasn't expensive!

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

    • There were a few decent pubs and restaurants- I suspect other areas have more happening!

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

    • Football team, charity events etc

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

June 2012

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