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Hours

• "We try to keep our work/life balance so an average day goes from 9am to 5pm.” -- Project Manager, 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 work around 35 hours a week. Rarely weekends except in the busy season (Nov-Jan).” -- Tax Analyst, 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
• "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
• "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
• "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
• "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
• "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
• "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
• "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
• "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

• "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
• "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
• "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
• "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 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
• "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
• "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
• "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
• "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
• "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
• "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

Salary

• "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
• "Comparable to other similar companies. Cannot complain.” -- Auditor, Midlevel, 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
• "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
• "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
• "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
• "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
• "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
• 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
• Bristol
  "£18,500" -- Junior Accountant, Intern
  "£21,500" -- Accountant, Entry level
  "£22,000" -- Auditor, 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
• 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
• 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

• "Discretionary awards for outstanding client service, lunch allowance.” -- Auditor, Entry Level, London
• "KPMG will match pension payments up to 4% of income.” -- Auditor, Entry level, London
• "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
• "College fees for ACA come to around £10k – £15k per annum. Lunch allowance of £4 per day. Expenses paid for.” -- Auditor, Entry level, London
• "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
• "Bonuses are performance linked which fosters healthy competition within the firm.” -- Auditor, Entry Level, London
• "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
• "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
• 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
• Edinburgh
  "£18,500" -- Auditor, Intern
  "£21,500" -- Accountant, Entry level
  "£21,500" -- Accountant, Midlevel
  "£23,750" -- Accountant, Entry level
  "£24,000" -- Accountant, Entry level
• 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
• 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

Perks

• "After projects are finished the team are usually taken out for a very nice dinner." -- Junior Accountant, Entry level, London
• "All flights over three hours are first class, but I haven't had to fly anywhere yet. I did go on a lunch to Paris though to celebrate a successful project!" -- Finance, Midlevel, London
• "Some teams have been to live concerts at the O2 arena in one of the business boxes; as we can travel a lot, we sometime travel business/first (plane), and hotels can be very nice; KPMG usually deals very well with moving expenses and it's very easy to go work abroad on a secondment." -- Auditor, Midlevel, London
• "Christmas parties – Moving expenses – Bonus pool – Lunch allowance – Flextra programme." -- Junior Accountant, Entry level, Edinburgh
• "Profit sharing for lower grades and first class travel on trains." -- Tax, Entry level, Manchester
• "Good quality accommodation is provided in Edinburgh and London while on study leave. £2.85 per day towards lunch in an office and £4 when working out of the office. Some courses have been at fantastic facilities (e.g. Old Trafford). Offices are given a budget to have their own Christmas party or summer ball." -- Tax, Experienced, Preston

• "Box at O2 so sometimes free tickets for events available." -- Tax Analyst, Entry level, London
• "Balls at Madame Tussauds, first class trains, four and five star hotels, dinner at expensive restaurants, interest free loan to help you get started, etc." -- Transactions Services, Entry level, London
• "We have a box at most major sporting / concert venues (I've been to Lords, the o2 area, and I know people have been to Stamford Bridge, the Emirates, etc.). Client lunches at top class restaurants. Training courses abroad in 4/5 star hotels. Good expenses when working late or away from home. Plenty of opportunity for overseas secondments, with dedicated moving teams." -- Tax Analyst, Entry level, London
• "We do get free tickets to the theatre to watch musicals on the West end, and get to travel to a lot of the major cities." -- Auditor, Midlevel, Edinburgh
• "They will pay for a hotel if you are working more than 2 hours away from home... and £25 for dinner each night on top of that." -- Auditor, Entry level, Bristol
• "Numerous social events where there are always free drinks on the go!" -- Intern, Newcastle

Bonus

• London
  "Not paid until second year” -- Auditor, Entry level
  "£300" -- Tax Analyst, Entry level
  "£500" -- Auditor, Entry level
  "£500" -- Auditor, Midlevel
  "£600" -- Tax Accountant, Entry Level
  "Hopefully circa £1,000” -- Auditor, Entry level
  "£1,000" -- Auditor, Midlevel
  "£1,000" -- Tax Analyst, Intern
  "£1,200" -- Junior Accountant, Entry Level
  "£1,500" -- Auditor, Entry level
  "£1,500" -- Auditor, Experienced
  "£1,500" -- Tax Analyst, Entry level
  "£1,700" -- Tax Analyst, Entry level
  "£2,000" -- Auditor, Entry level
  "£2,000" -- Auditor, Midlevel
  "£3,000" -- Accountant, Entry level
• Manchester
  "£330" -- Auditor, Midlevel
  "£500" -- Accountant, Entry Level
  "£1,000" -- Accountant, Entry Level
  "£1,700" -- Auditor, Midlevel
• Reading
  "£1,000" -- Auditor, Midlevel
  "£1,250" -- Auditor, Midlevel

• Birmingham
  "Not in 1st year” -- Accountant, Midlevel
  "£700" -- Auditor, Midlevel
  "£750" -- Auditor, Midlevel
  "£1,000" -- Auditor, Midlevel
  "£1,400" -- Accountant, Entry level
  "£3,500" -- Auditor, Midlevel
• Newcastle
  "£200" -- Tax Accountant, Entry Level
  "£400" -- Accountant, Midlevel
  "£1,200" -- Auditor, Midlevel
• Other UK Cities
  "Not in first year" -- Accountant, Entry level, Bristol
  "£200" -- Tax Analyst, Midlevel, Aberdeen
  "£250" -- Auditor, Entry level, St. Albans
  "£300" -- Auditor, Midlevel, Preston
  "£600" -- Accountant, Experienced, Preston
  "£730" -- Auditor, Midlevel, Milton Keynes
  "£750" -- Auditor, Midlevel, Nottingham
  "£1,000" -- Auditor, Midlevel, Cardiff
  "£1,500" -- Auditor, Midlevel, Milton Keynes
  "£2,000" -- Auditor, Midlevel, Liverpool

Fun Facts

• "We were beaten by Nando's as Sunday Times best big company to work for! It’s because we don’t get any Piri Piri chicken. But we do get free lunch all year round which is good and there's a sandwich bar that makes made-to-order sandwiches in the canteen. Our Watford office even has a roof terrace where you can eat lunch outside in the sunshine on the 4th floor!" -- Auditor, Entry Level
• "During the World Cup, the firm set up an intranet site for on-line video streaming of all the matches!" -- Auditor, Midlevel
• "Its global revenues are the same as Coca Cola." -- Transactions Services, Midlevel

• "KPMG owns the copyright to the pantone colour of its logo!" -- Tax, Entry Level
• "Occasional canteen lunches by Master Chef himself – Greg Wallace! A real treat!" -- Tax Analyst, Entry Level
• "We have a KPMG song, and it has its own group on Facebook (I'm not a member by the way)." -- Auditor, Entry Level