Satisfaction with Work

• "I have been given the opportunity to work on lots of different types of projects across the UK. KPMG supports us throughout the ACA qualification and also provides a free lunch!” – Transaction Services, Entry level, London
• "I have been very well looked after right through from being an intern, to working during my gap year after university, and finally to my current permanent job. The nature of KPMG is such that a huge variety of different kinds of work is undertaken, and the opportunities to get involved are endless.” -- Accountant, Entry level, London
• "Projects challenge me on a day-to-day basis so I feel like I am learning very quickly. Only downside is that I think rewards even at entry-level should be higher considering the amount of time and responsibility we put in.” -- Junior Accountant, Entry level, London
• "The culture here is very good. I enjoy the mix of studying and work as it breaks things up, and through the studying you are able to feel as though you are advancing your personal knowledge.” -- Auditor, Entry level, London
• "As an intern I feel that the team that I work in (BMG) have been very accommodating, and will discuss their current projects with me.” -- Transaction Services, Intern, London
• "After working in the Civil Service and with a mid-tier accountancy practice I am very satisfied working at KPMG. The culture here allows me to work at whatever pace I like and rewards hard work and innovation.” -- Tax, Midlevel, London
• "The people are excellent and they really make the difference.” -- Auditor, Entry level, Birmingham
• "There is loads of work set, even if you are an intern. However, it’s not overwhelming; but expect to be busy constantly (at least, I am, in the indirect tax department). The people here are extremely accommodating and friendly, always willing to help and quite social.” -- Tax Analyst, Intern, Birmingham
• "I am provided with a variety of different work every day and am never left twiddling my thumbs! Also, the training we are given is excellent and the level of support we get is great.” -- Tax, Entry Level, Bristol
• "Great people, regular feedback session and well defined career path.” -- Auditor, Intern, Bristol
• "With the prestige of the firm, and the exposure to a wide variety of clients, I feel I am offered a great opportunity to further my career and gain top-level experience.” -- Auditor, Intern, Edinburgh
• "I really enjoy my job and the corresponding responsibilities and experiences it brings. I couldn't work at an 'office job' doing the same thing 9 till 5. Despite working at a desk I never feel like I am not making a difference, or doing boring work that will never mean anything. KPMG are also really good at allowing you to create your own opportunities – if you make the effort and speak up they will do their best to make it happen” -- Accountant, Entry level, Edinburgh
• "I thoroughly enjoy the job I do, it challenges me and rewards me for meeting those challenges and also offers me huge opportunities and allows me to meet and work with fantastic people.” -- Auditor, Entry Level, Leeds
• "I love the job and feel that it challenges me in different ways every day, however, sometimes I struggle to keep a good work-life balance.” -- Auditor, Entry level, Manchester
• "The size of the company enables me to get a wide range of experience and because I work in an office outside of London there are less people in the office which means you get to know everyone, to a certain extent, and you are not just seen as a number." -- Auditor, Entry level, East Sussex
• "For the majority of time, the work is interesting and the benefits of working for KPMG are great e.g. free lunch, department and office socials. Just sometimes however, due to the nature of audit, there are quiet times which can be challenging.” -- Auditor, Midlevel, Reading
• "Working at KPMG has ensured that I have an excellent basis for my work experience and for my future. One of my key aims is to move to Australia, thus being able to work through the ranks at such a large, multinational organisation which encourages its staff to challenge the work given and aim for new goals yearly has been a large boost to my work and personal confidence.” -- Auditor, Midlevel, Nottingham

Quality of Work

• "Early responsibility is given to high performers.” -- Auditor, Entry level, Leeds
• "The work provided to me is varied which keeps my motivation and enthusiasm for the job high with plenty opportunity to take more responsibility even in the first year. I have client interaction almost daily, helping me to progress my professional skills at an early stage.” -- Audit, Entry level, London
• "Responsibilities increase throughout training. There is some scope for client interaction depending on the nature of the project being worked on. One of the most exciting parts of the job is working on public deals before they are announced and then seeing the project on the front page of the FT!” – Transaction services, Entry Level, London
• "As a first year, some of the work given to you is very monotonous; however there are many opportunities for progression and to obtain responsibility early on, which makes the work more challenging and rewarding.” -- Auditor, Entry level, London
• "The work is engaging, being of a technical nature. It tests your ability to apply what you have learnt in college and also whatever you may know from the real world. There can be complicated transactions which you have to map and there will be certain regulations you must ensure your client is adhering to. Overall, the more sections of an audit file you complete, which is a quick process, the more you understand how each interacts and in turn how the business operates.” -- Auditor, Entry level, London
• "Working on audits means that you work one to one with clients – and that you can meet a wide range of people, you have a certain range on responsibilities from completing maybe a section on the file to maybe seeing something through right to the end. Your responsibility definitely grows the further you get on in the company and the more experience you accumulate.” -- Auditor, Midlevel, Birmingham
• "I have been assigned internal audits where I have been given responsibility for doing all of the ground work and writing reports within my first 6 months at the firm. From my first job onwards I have been introduced to senior members of my clients and worked with a broad variety of interesting clients on very different jobs.” -- Auditor, Entry level, London
• "Initially limited interaction with clients but this has increased. There is no bias as to limiting graduates from taking part in the more interesting and larger transactions.” -- Tax Accountant, Entry level, London
• "I enjoy the work that is assigned to me. As an entry level graduate, at first the tasks given to you can be menial and unchallenging. However, as you gain experience and have worked on clients for a longer period of time, the work given becomes more challenging and rewarding. I have built up good relationships with my key clients, and am lucky enough to work on a listed client for most of the year, which means I get to do lots of things from substantive audit testing to litigation and claims, to board minutes, to helping on fraud discussions.” -- Auditor, Entry level, Birmingham
• "Now that I have been here for over a year I get a lot of client interaction, dealing directly with banks and other advisors. I am trusted to produce work to a high quality and I feel like I am actually doing worthwhile work. However I am also aware that if I am not comfortable doing something I can ask for help or reassurance over what I need to do or say. I am working on deals that are reported in newspapers and I am one of the integral team despite being more junior. My work and input is also acknowledged and that can be really satisfying.” -- Accountant, Entry level, Edinburgh
• "As an intern, to be handed work for which I am directly responsible (and which involves a lot of client interaction) is great, it's both challenging and engaging. Having done a previous internship where I felt the work given to me was of more of a token nature, it's rewarding to be given work that I feel is contributing to the audits.” -- Auditor, Intern, Edinburgh
• "The smaller the client, the greater the responsibility you are given. You are generally working a mix of large and small clients so the responsibility does vary. The better you are at your job, the easier it is to request to work on certain clients.” -- Auditor, Entry level, Bristol
• "I have a lot of client work which gives me the opportunity to continually stretch my abilities. The work I am assigned is varied and I am able to request new tasks to do if they are available.” -- Auditor, Entry Level, Leeds
• "Due to the widespread specialisations of the senior members of the team and the wide variety of national and international clients, I have been exposed to a wide variety of work which is challenging and interesting. I have lots of exposure to clients with regular contact.” -- Tax, Entry level, Manchester
• "Throughout my career at KPMG my interaction with clients has been high as I have formed part of teams auditing various clients. Over the 3 years I have been training with KPMG for my ACA qualification the level of work I have been allocated has been gradually increasing allowing me to further develop my abilities and skills. I now am responsible for in-charging teams on site with several assistants.” -- Auditor, Entry level, Leeds
• "The work that we do is very important and senior colleagues communicate this to us. There are strict requirements and it is important to comply with these requirements. This means that work is performed to a very high standard.” -- Auditor, Entry level, Manchester
• "From very early on, I learned to volunteer wherever possible and demonstrate a willingness to learn. I was very quickly meeting clients and assisting with direct assignments. I have been lucky enough to get involved in national projects, which raised my profile and so allowed me to work with colleagues across the firm. I am now responsible for small engagements and particular clients, and have a wide range of work available to me.” -- Tax, Midlevel, Edinburgh
• "I am given quite a bit of responsibility for my age and experience but am looking forward to being in charge of a whole audit for the first time next month! I enjoy the fact that I am always interacting with clients and am hardly ever in the office. All of my clients are very different from each other, meaning I have an interesting and varied working day!” -- Auditor, Midlevel, Nottingham
• "I am given sections of the audit file to complete, which is good because I can take responsibility for the entire section. I am also in-charging audits, and am therefore responsible for client liaison, organising the audit team and allocating roles, as well as performing some of the more difficult aspects of the audit.” -- Auditor, Midlevel, Plymouth
• "The work offers such a great opportunity to learn and gain experience. The work changes daily – keeping you fresh. The clients are also very interesting and responsibilities are handed down right from the start.” -- Auditor, Midlevel, Reading

Culture

• "KPMG has an amazing culture and this sets it apart from the other "Big Four" firms. You are never expected to struggle with things by yourself and others are always willing to roll up their sleeves, even if it means a late night. There are plenty of sports and special interest clubs to get involved with, and we have drained many a pub of its last drop." -- Information Technology, Midlevel, London
• "There is quite a defined structure within the company but that does not mean that you cannot progress more quickly than the prescribed route. Good employees seem to be promoted early. In Transaction Services there are not really any barriers between more senior staff such as partners and the more junior analysts. Whilst working on projects can mean long hours other team members will often make time to coach and help you develop skills. There are often drinks after work, especially amongst staff of similar grades or when working in project teams." -- Transactions Services, Entry Level, London
• "Although there's a strong hierarchy, people from every level are very approachable, colleagues are friends rather than colleagues and each employee has a "counselling partner" and manager to whom he/she can talk to..." -- Auditor, Midlevel, London
• "KPMG is a supportive and friendly firm. We do not work excessive hours like some of the other Big Four which leaves time for us to socialise after work. The work/life balance is well addressed at KPMG and it is a pleasure to work there." -- Auditor, Entry Level, London
• "Although there is a set structure within KPMG, as with every other accountancy practice, there is no sense of people treating others differently depending on their grade. There is lots of interaction between colleagues in a open and honest atmosphere and colleagues are always willing to help others who have a heavy workload..." -- Tax, Midlevel, London
• "The strong social culture is one of the best things about the company. We often socialise together outside of work and I've made many friends through work. The people get on well together and make the work environment enjoyable. There are not many levels between junior and partner, and depending on the client that you work on there can be little interaction between partner and junior levels but the top of the pyramid is very accessible, approachable and visible." -- Auditor, Entry Level, London
• "It’s very open and transparent. There is a hierarchy but everyone communicates freely and people are encouraged to share ideas, achievements and improvement points – no problems with arguing your point to a partner! Everyone engages as part of a team, and there is a huge support network with a lot of friendly faces and plenty of opportunity to socialise outside of work." -- Tax, Midlevel, London
• "There is a definite structure and hierarchy with the company and the more experience you develop the higher you get on the hierarchy… There are many opportunities to socialise outside of work throughout the whole calendar year – if only there was enough time to attend them all!" -- Auditor, Midlevel, Birmingham
• "Employees socialise about twice a week outside work; quite a lot considering the amount of overtime they have to do in this job! There is an indirect tax football team, and regularly we meet up for drinks after work. I don’t know much about the hierarchy yet except that I am at the bottom somewhere. The more senior people I've met have all made the effort to socialise with me and seem quite pleasant and down to earth." -- Tax Analyst, Intern, Birmingham
• "We work in an open plan office so there are no physical barriers in the way of you asking any senior members of staff for help. And when you do have a problem everyone is willing to help until you find the correct answer! The team I work in all get on really well and we socialise outside of work but with everyone's busy schedules it's probably not as often as we'd like!" -- Tax, Entry Level, Bristol
• "It is very friendly – I always feel like KPMG employs 'normal' people. Yes, they are also smart, but they all seem to have chat and personality also. If I need help I can approach anyone in my team (this is locally and nationally) and they will try and make the time to help. Partners have authority, but they are also very approachable. You will always get some personality clashes but I have found that on the whole they seem to be rare at KPMG and I really enjoy the team I work within. We have a social club that organises events nationally for the team, and people from the regions are encouraged to travel to London to foster a stronger team feeling. In the smaller Edinburgh team we also socialise together. We've recently completed the Rob Roy challenge together which was difficult but really fun" -- Entry Level, Edinburgh
• "KPMG is 100% about the people that work here. As the firm works with the biggest clients it is important to ensure the best quality of service at all times and it is the people at KPMG that help this to happen. It is a supportive environment within which to work and people are always available to offer help and assistance." -- Tax, Midlevel, Leeds
• "The structure is directors, partners, managers, consultants and assistants. Everybody sits on the floor together so there is no divide between top and bottom. It is very easy to approach people and ask questions, and also easy to get to know colleagues in a social setting from being in an open plan office. Everybody works very well together, there is no competition between staff just mutual support and enthusiasm for the job" -- Junior Accountant, Entry Level, Leeds
• "It’s fairly supportive but also internally competitive due to the ranking appraisal system. There is some socialising outside work but the nature of the job (always being at different client sites) doesn’t make it very easy." -- Audit, Entry Level, Manchester
• "Very modern, horizontal structure, everyone assists each other and conversations and ideas are very open and widely accepted, from interns to directors. Atmosphere is great and socialising has been brilliant." -- Information Technology, Intern, Manchester
• "There is a defined hierarchy where grades and job roles are concerned. However, no matter what grade you are there is very much an open door policy, with all managers and partners being approachable if you have any queries or issues. There is a good group environment within my department – people of all grades go to lunch together and also socialise outside of work at department functions, etc. In my job, you are always working on different teams at different clients. This helps you to get to know many of your colleagues. Although teams often change, there are never any issues and teams seem to work well together." -- Auditor, Midlevel, Reading
• "At KPMG you are given a grading number depending on how many years you have been at the company and whether or not you are yet qualified. There are always people in the year above you that are available to coach you and support you when needed, and it is useful to know that they have been in the same boat as you at some point. As well as the summer/Christmas socials, we generally try to have one gathering every month, but this doesn't stop anyone in the office on a Friday heading to the pub at the end of the day." -- Auditor, Entry Level, Leicester
• "The structure and hierarchy is clear without being intimidating. Staff are aware of who is responsible for what and the environment is open so that staff are comfortable to communicate with those at higher levels. There is an active sports and social committee who organise events such as BBQs, badminton and go-karting." -- Auditor, Entry Level, Southampton

Hours

• "We try to keep our work/life balance so an average day goes from 9am to 5pm.” -- Project Manager, Midlevel, London
• "I spend around 45-50 hours in the office on average. I rarely have to work weekends. The company is very flexible on holiday, and allowing you to meet other commitments. In return they require you to put in extra time when necessary to meet a project deadline.” -- Midlevel, London
• "Very much depends on the project that you are working on. Sometimes can be 12 hour days, for several weeks, other times you'll just do a standard 35 hour week. There is no official flexi-time policy or time off in lieu, although you can buy more holiday days and within reason manage your working hours.” -- Transaction Services, Midlevel, London
• "I am rarely in the office as we spend the majority of our time on site at the clients. I have never worked at the weekends. We may purchase additional holiday as part of our benefits scheme which is highly popular with staff.” -- Auditor, Entry level, London
• "I work around 35 hours a week. Rarely weekends except in the busy season (Nov-Jan).” -- Tax Analyst, Entry level, London
• "During busy season we work between 60-70 hours a week. This busy season usually lasts 3 months. From time to time we are even asked to come in on the weekends. The firm however is very flexible in terms or extra holidays or going to work late due to external commitments, etc.” -- Auditor, Entry level, London
• "Normal hours are 35 hours a week. I’ve never had to work on a weekend so far as a first year, however this might start to change as you progress and gain more responsibility. Between January-April, the hours are often substantially longer due to 'busy' season, often averaging between 45-50. We are able to buy up to 2 weeks extra holiday which is very good.” -- Auditor, Entry level, London
• "On average I work around 45 hours a week. However, this varies significantly and there is a lot of unpredictability about project hours which can make it hard to plan weekday socialising outside of the firm. However, if something is planned there is often flexibility amongst project teams as no one wants to stay late if they don't have to. I have not had to work the weekend so far (in two years) but sometimes people do. I have 25 days holiday per year with the option to purchase another 10.” -- Transaction Services, Entry level, London
• "I actually spend very little time in the office – audit work means you are mainly out at client sites. I work on a listed client, so the hours aren't necessarily reflective of every job. During busy season I expect to work 60 hour weeks, and probably my Saturdays as well. However during quieter periods, the hours are just 9-5. We are entitled to 25 days holiday, however this has to fit around client bookings, and no holiday can be taken from January to March. Additional holiday can be purchased, but it can be hard to use even if it is bought. There are no part time workers in the department, but I do not know about the firm as a whole.” -- Auditor, Entry level, Birmingham
• "I would guess average hours as 40 a week but it varies a lot, 50 hour weeks aren't too uncommon but I've only done 70 hours once or twice and it’s very rare to have to work weekends in restructuring. There's normally an option to buy up to 5 or 10 more days holiday a year.” -- Accountant, Entry level, Birmingham
• "The company is flexible with work hours: as long as 7 hours a day is completed it’s all good. However, most people here spend about eight and a half to nine hours a day working usually, but don’t get paid overtime... As an intern even I spend about 7.5 hours a day.” -- Tax Analyst, Intern, Birmingham
• "I spend an average of 40 hours in the office each week but we are only contracted to work 35 hours. I have not yet had to work a weekend. When we are away training it's different – the hours are intense and then I can quite easily spend 50 hours a week studying.” -- Tax, Entry level, Bristol
• "Holiday is not allowed from January to March (audit busy season). Up to 2 weeks additional holiday can be purchased each year. Part-time work is possible, but I wouldn't advise it – you would probably get given just as much work and then expected to complete it in less time. Higher grades often work weekends however as a first year trainee this is not something I have had to do yet.” -- Auditor, Entry level, Bristol
• "As an intern, the workload is of course not as demanding on myself as it would be on more senior staff, so any time I spend beyond 5pm in the office is usually negligible. Certainly I have not and would not be called in to work on a weekend. KPMG appear fairly flexible through their own Flexure initiative, although I have not had the need to use it yet.” -- Auditor, Intern, Edinburgh
• "It's very rare to work at weekends, but quite regular to stay a few hours extra in the evening, depending on how busy the office is.” -- Accountant, Midlevel, Newcastle
• "Flexible working, holiday options and regular working hours are a great reason to join Tax. While there are busy periods which will require extra hours the daily hours remain about the same each day.” -- Accountant, Midlevel, Leeds
• "I currently work around 37.5 hours per week. I've never had to work on a weekend but sometimes have to work later on an evening. I expect this to increase further as I progress through the company. We are able to purchase additional holiday and there are opportunities to work part-time and to take leave.” -- Accountant, Midlevel, Leeds
• "Very rarely in the office as mostly out at client sites. The hours are challenging but rewarding and the managers and in-charges are very flexible with staff needs.” -- Auditor, Midlevel, Manchester
• "The hours are flexible and we are able to purchase additional holiday. Part time and unpaid leave are available as required. We are only required to work 35 hours a week, but this increased in line with the demands of the client work and deadline requirements. I generally work approximately 40-42 hours a week as we have a very busy department” -- Accountant, Entry level, Manchester
• "Depending on the time of year and whether you are in 'busy season' or not, the hours spent in work can vary greatly. During January – March, there is a lot of work to be done and overtime in evenings is the norm. However, weekend work is rare and I have never had to do this. KPMG are flexible to accommodate different working arrangements. Additional holiday can be purchased via the firm's benefit scheme.” -- Auditor, Midlevel, Reading
• "Work 9 to 5 almost every day, which is perfect for my lifestyle, but I can see that there will be times when I will have to work late. We do have flexi time and are able to use it with prior approval and are also able to sell/buy 5 additional holiday days a year.” -- Accountant, Entry level, Cardiff
• "Personally, I'm very happy with his number of hours I'm expected to work, but I know a lot of people in my department feel pressured to work for longer hours, and on weekends. KPMG is relatively flexible – it offers the opportunity to buy extra holiday and work part time. However, there is no opportunity for Flexi-time, which is something that a lot of staff would appreciate given the overtime they work.” -- Accountant, Entry level, Edinburgh
• "The company is flexible in adapting to individual requirements. For example, when studying you will be able to leave at a sensible time. There is the option to buy additional holiday.” -- Auditor, Entry level, Southampton

Pay

• "The salary is not very high; however my firm pays for all my college and exams to gain the ACA qualification.” -- Auditor, Entry level, London
• "Discretionary awards for outstanding client service, lunch allowance.” -- Auditor, Entry Level, London
• "Comparable to other similar companies. Cannot complain.” -- Auditor, Midlevel, London
• "KPMG will match pension payments up to 4% of income.” -- Auditor, Entry level, London
• "The expenses policy is very good with a generous mileage allowance. There was no bonus last year due to the economic climate but this may come back in this year. There are also performance based pay-rises.” -- Auditor, Entry Level, Leeds
• "The benefits are pretty good: Lunch allowance is worth approximately £800. The pension scheme is good. There are private healthcare and dentistry options which are useful. You can organise extended periods of leave to do your own thing (up to 3 months).” -- Auditor, Entry level, London
• "I appreciate the fact that, as a graduate trainee, the whole training is paid for by KPMG; I spend about 2 months a year in college while I still receive my monthly salary, which is time when I don't actually work for KPMG. Therefore the pay seems fair to me.” -- Auditor, Midlevel, London
• "College fees for ACA come to around £10k – £15k per annum. Lunch allowance of £4 per day. Expenses paid for.” -- Auditor, Entry level, London
• "Salary surveys are easily available, and the firm carries out benchmarking exercises to ensure I am fairly paid – or better. We have regular updates regarding the bonus pool, and have a wide range of employee benefits to choose from. I know I am fairly paid and rewarded for the work I do, which makes me happy to keep going.” -- Tax, Midlevel, Edinburgh
• "I received a 20% pay rise after one year – which I was very happy with, and speaking to peers I should be very happy! It was firm policy not to give a bonus to first years so I didn't get a bonus last year, however the partners felt bad about giving us nothing so we were given an 'Encore Award' for £200. This is an award from the firm that you can use to buy vouchers in high street shops. They didn't need to do this but it made a huge difference to me and really made me feel appreciated” -- Accountant, Entry level, Edinburgh
• "Lunch allowance of £4 per day. Mileage of 40p/mile. Other expenses reimbursed for hotel stays/meals, etc... Performance related bonus.” -- Auditor, Entry Level, Leeds
• "Bonuses are performance linked which fosters healthy competition within the firm.” -- Auditor, Entry Level, London
• "I feel the level of pay I receive is around the correct amount for the level of work I am undertaking. KPMG offers staff many other benefits to supplement their base pay such as lunch allowances and a comprehensive expenses scheme.” – Intern, Manchester
• "General pay is reasonable, though not in relation to hours worked. Expenses include; 40p per mile fuel/car allowance, £25 per night when working away and a lunch allowance.” -- Auditor, Entry level, Manchester
• "I am not receiving a bonus this year as I am still in my first year, after this year I will receive a bonus depending on company and office performance.” -- Auditor, Entry level, Preston
• "Very happy with the bonus received in prior year – was not expecting one given the difficulties faced by all companies during the recession.” -- Auditor, Midlevel, Nottingham
• London
• "£21,300" -- Junior Accountant, Entry level
• "£24,000" -- Accountant, Entry level
• "£25,000" -- Junior Accountant, Entry level
• "£26,500" -- Auditor, Entry level
• "£27,000" -- Accountant, Entry level
• "£27,500" -- Auditor, Entry level
• "£28,000" -- Tax Accountant, Entry level
• "£28,000" -- Tax Analyst, Entry level
• "£28,500" -- Auditor, Midlevel
• "£29,000" -- Accountant, Entry level
• "£29,000" -- Tax Accountant, Midlevel
• "£30,000" -- Accountant, Entry level
• "£30,000" -- Auditor, Entry level
• "£30,500" -- Auditor, Midlevel
• "£31,000" -- Tax Analyst, Entry Level
• "£31,000" – Accountant, Midlevel
• "£31,500" -- Auditor, Entry level
• "£31,500" -- Tax Accountant, Midlevel
• "£32,000" -- Tax Analyst, Midlevel
• "£33,000" -- Auditor, Midlevel
• "£35,000" -- Accountant, Midlevel
• "£40,000" -- Project Manager, Midlevel
• Birmingham
• "£17,750" -- Junior Accountant, Entry level
• "£18,500" -- Tax Analyst, Intern
• "£21,000" -- Auditor, Entry level
• "£22,000" -- Auditor, Midlevel
• "£22,500" -- Junior Accountant, Entry level
• "£22,500" -- Accountant, Midlevel
• "£24,000" -- Auditor, Midlevel
• "£24,500" -- Auditor, Entry Level
• "£25,000" -- Accountant, Entry Level
• "£25,500" -- Auditor, Midlevel
• "£28,500" -- Auditor, Midlevel
• Bristol
• "£18,500" -- Junior Accountant, Intern
• "£21,500" -- Accountant, Entry level
• "£22,000" -- Auditor, Entry level
• Edinburgh
• "£18,500" -- Auditor, Intern
• "£21,500" -- Accountant, Entry level
• "£21,500" -- Accountant, Midlevel
• "£23,750" -- Accountant, Entry level
• "£24,000" -- Accountant, Entry level
• Leeds
• "£20,000" -- Auditor, Entry level
• "£21,000" -- Auditor, Entry level
• "£21,500" -- Accountant, Entry level
• "£22,000" -- Auditor, Midlevel
• "£23,500" -- Accountant, Midlevel
• "£24,000" -- Midlevel
• Manchester
• "£18,500" -- Intern
• "£20,000" -- Auditor, Entry level
• "£20,500" -- Tax Accountant, Entry level
• "£21,000" -- Auditor, Entry Level
• "£23,000" -- Accountant, Entry level
• "£23,000" -- Auditor, Midlevel
• "£23,500" -- Accountant, Entry Level
• "£25,000" -- Auditor, Midlevel
• Newcastle
• "£20,000" -- Auditor, Intern
• "£20,000" -- Auditor, Entry Level
• "£22,000" -- Auditor, Midlevel
• "£23,500" -- Accountant, Midlevel
• "£24,000" -- Auditor, Midlevel
• "£25,000" -- Tax Accountant, Entry level
• Other UK Cities
• "£17,250" -- Accountant, Entry level, Ipswich
• "£18,500" -- Auditor, Intern, Cambridge
• "£20,000" -- Accountant, Entry level, East Sussex
• "£20,000" -- Accountant, Intern, Leicester
• "£20,000" -- Auditor, Entry level, Preston
• "£21,000" -- Auditor, Entry level, Leicester
• "£21,000" -- Junior Accountant, Nottingham
• "£21,500" -- Accountant, Entry level, Cardiff
• "£22,500" -- Auditor, Entry level, Southampton
• "£22,500" -- Auditor, Midlevel, Glasgow
• "£23,000" -- Auditor, Midlevel, Milton Keynes
• "£23,000" -- Auditor, Midlevel, Preston
• "£23,500" -- Accountant, Experienced, Preston
• "£24,000" -- Auditor, Midlevel, Liverpool
• "£24,500" -- Auditor, Midlevel, Cardiff
• "£24,500" -- Auditor, Midlevel, Nottingham
• "£26,500" -- Auditor, Midlevel, Milton Keynes
• "£27,000" -- Auditor, Entry level, St. Albans
• "£27,000" -- Tax Accountant, Entry level, St. Albans
• Reading
• "£26,000" -- Auditor, Intern
• "£27,000" -- Accountant, Entry level
• "£27,000" -- Auditor, Entry level
• "£27,500" -- Auditor, Midlevel
• "£30,250" -- Auditor, Midlevel
• "£30,500" -- Auditor, Midlevel

Interviews & Assessments

• "Two rounds – initial interview, then partner interview and assessment day. The assessment day involved two individual computer based scenarios to complete within a time limit, a partner interview including a short presentation on a company of your choice, and a group exercise.” -- Auditor, Entry Level, London
• "Three rounds. First round is an online assessment, second is an interview and then lastly an assessment centre and a partner interview. Questions: why do you wish to work for KPMG? What do you expect to be doing on a day to day basis within the firm?” -- Auditor, Midlevel, London
• "Two rounds of interviews (after two online tests) followed by an e-tray exercise.” -- Auditor, Entry Level
• "As in any other interview, be prepared and try to put yourself in the interviewer’s shoes. What does he or she really want to know about yourself and your experience?” – Project Manager, Midlevel, London
• "The process consists of an online application, online tests, 1st round competency interview and a final assessment day. Most of the questions are fairly similar to a standard interview, the first round is all about your experiences and the assessment day is about what you can do and what you want to do with your future.” -- Auditor, Entry level, London
• "Online aptitude test, followed by first round competency interview. Then an assessment day including a case study e-assessment, a group discussion and a partner interview.” – Transactions services, Midlevel, London
• "Application is followed by online testing, then an interview, then a day long assessment centre. All interview questions are competency based, asking questions about your team working skills, times when you've worked to your own initiative, etc.” – Finance, Midlevel, London
• "Interview consisted of application form, online tests (numerical and English), then an initial HR interview, followed by a group activity, online interactive in tray exercise, and then a partner interview where we had to prepare a presentation. Some interview questions include...why choose KPMG? Give me a situation where you worked in a team. What do you expect to be doing as an auditor on a day to day basis?” --Auditor, Entry Level, Birmingham
• "The process was excellent. Very well organised and very professional.” -- Auditor, Entry level, Manchester
• "Initially I had to fill in an online application form. Once I had submitted this I was then informed that I had made it through to the next stage and had to complete an online test. After I had passed the online test, I had 2 further interviews with a manager and a partner and an assessment centre.” -- Tax, Entry level, Bristol
• "There is an online application, then numerical and verbal online tests. There is then a manager interview to find out about you key competencies and skills, and then finally an assessment day including computer based tests, a group exercise, and a partner interview plus presentation. However there is a chance you will be fast-tracked to the assessment day skipping the manager interview. The computer test is based on how you priorities and time-manage jobs and includes writing a reply to some emails to check spelling, grammar and language use. The group exercise looks at team skills and getting across your ideas. And the partner interview looks at how you will fit into the firm, and presentation skills.” -- Auditor, Entry level, Leeds
• "Application process: 1) Online application which is quite long and takes a while to fill out. The questions are generally competency based and some are business focused. 2) Online tests numeracy and literacy. 3) 1st round interview: this is generally competency based questions where you have to think of examples from past experiences. 4) Assessment day which comprises of e tray exercises, group exercise, and a presentation to a partner followed by an interview with him which looks at the competency areas a bit further.” – Junior Accountant, Entry level, Birmingham
• "Really hard to get in, but worth the stress” – Tax Analyst, Midlevel, Aberdeen
• "Rigorous interview process with several rounds of testing.” -- Auditor, Entry level, Reading
• "Initially there is an online application (you need a 2.1 degree or relevant experience) followed by some psychometric tests. Successful applicants then get a first interview at their preferred office – the questions are based on the psychometric tests and will require you to give examples from your life – e.g. when have you worked well in a team, have you managed any projects? Following first interview there is then an assessment centre containing an e-mail tray exercise (this was time pressured), a group exercise (work together, don't dominate, but don't say nothing!) and a partner interview in which you also have to prepare a ten min presentation on how you could improve a chosen business and what issues they face.” -- Tax, Experienced, Preston
• "An absolute dream come true to work for such a prestigious firm. Just one round for me, combining the interview and a group day.” -- Tax, Entry level, Cardiff
• "I applied in my final year at university. I needed a 2:1 to get the job but there is no need for this to be in a certain subject. I was fast tracked and just had one day of interviews. This involved an electronic test (involving responding to e-mails), a group exercise and a presentation/interview with a partner. I was called the same day and offered a job.” -- Auditor, Midlevel, Reading
• "The recruitment process began with the online application, followed by the maths and English tests. I was then invited to an interview with a senior manager at the office I applied to. Subsequently I was invited to an assessment centre day at the Birmingham office. This took the form of an E-tray exercise, a group presentation, a lunch with current graduates on the scheme, and an interview and presentation to a Partner within the department.” -- Auditor, Entry level, Leicester