Annual wage Competitive This pay rate is above National Minimum Wage We offer a competitive salary and a host of great benefits too, including 25 days’ holiday, study leave and a day off on your birthday. What’s more, you can take up to six days of time off to take part in volunteering initiatives. Working week Monday - Friday, 9am- 5pm depending on business need and office location. Total hours per week: 35.0 Expected duration 5 Years Possible start date 01 Sep 2024 Date posted 30 Jan 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000225713 Positions 280 available What you will do in your working day KPMG in the UK is part of a global organisation of independent firms that offers Audit, Consulting, Deal Advisory, Tax & Law and Technology services. Through the talent of over 16,000 people, we turn insights into opportunities, making a positive difference for businesses, people and communities. Audit is KPMG’s largest practice in the UK, supporting many of the world’s largest organisations and helping to build trust in businesses and the economy. We examine organisations and ensure their published financial statements provide a true and fair view of their financial position. Through this work, we’re also committed to helping to build sustainable organisations from an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) perspective. We behave ethically, uphold high standards and build trust. As an Audit apprentice you’ll focus on: Delivering high quality audits using an investigative approach Learning about the components that make a successful business, and; You’ll begin to use new technologies and tools such as artificial intelligence and predicative analytics to analyse data and produce quality audits outcomes. All whilst studying towards a valuable professional qualification. You'll have the resources and support you need to thrive with us and reach your full potential, learning to handle each audit engagement with confidence. You’ll work as part of a team and may spend time on site at the companies you’re auditing, in virtual or hybrid forms of audit delivery. From the start, you’ll be working on complex projects alongside some of the brightest minds in business and benefit from learning every day. The work is challenging and rewarding, especially during busier periods – and throughout the programme you’ll have the support of your senior leaders and the broader Audit community, enabling you to be at your best. The training you will be getting With the KPMG community by your side, you’ll have the support to grow in your own way, gaining learning for a lifetime. You’ll have access to funded, relevant professional qualifications or accreditations and an extensive programme of internal training geared towards your career and personal development. On this programme, you’ll study towards the AAT Level 3. Our firm’s hybrid working model balances the flexibility of working from home with the importance of collaborating and learning in offices or at engagement sites. We trust our people to be where the business we work with need them to be, with our colleagues working together in person as often as needed. You’ll be empowered by the technology that supports us to work flexibly and build friendships and shared experiences, innovating, and learning together with your colleagues. Please note we recruit on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Once you have completed your level 3, you will advance to a level 4 AAT, followed by a level 7 ACA. You will be supported throughout your career jounrney at KPMG with specific career pathways discussed with your Performance Manager. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Career Motivation, Integrity, Resilience, Innovative, Curiosity Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade 5) Essential GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5) Essential A Level or equivalent Any 3 subjects excluding General Studies (Grade 120 UCAS points) Essential Things to consider We look at more than just your academic results so if you do not meet all the requirements we would still encourage you to apply, as you will be given the option to provide additional information that enables us to assess your application and potential in the context of your socio-economic background and/or any extenuating circumstances.