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      Meet Sophie – Audit Graduate

      See what it’s really like to start your career in Audit at KPMG.

      Audit is a really nice way to understand how a business functions in every single aspect.

      Sophie, Audit graduate


      More than Audit

      Audit at KPMG is about more than numbers. You'll work with real clients, gain insight into how businesses operate and help build trust in the decisions organisations make.

      With meaningful work, innovative technology and continuous support, you'll develop the skills, confidence and experience to make an impact from day one.

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      Industries you'll work with

      One of the things that makes Audit unique is the breadth of clients you'll work with.

      You'll gain exposure to organisations of all sizes across a wide range of industries, helping you build a strong understanding of how businesses operate.

      ✈️ Aviation & Transport

      📚 Education & Services

      🏛️ Government & Infrastructure

      ⚡Power & Utilities

      🛍️ Retail & Leisure

      💸 Financial Services

      🚜 Food & Agribusiness

      💊 Life Sciences & Healthcare

      🏡 Real Estate

      💻 Technology & Media


      What you’ll actually do

      From day one, you’ll be part of a team doing real work that matters - building your skills and understanding of how businesses operate, with the support you need to help you succeed.

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      Work with real clients

      • Join project teams working with leading organisations
      • Build real client exposure as your experience grows
      • Take on more responsibility each year
      • Develop a strong understanding of how businesses operate
         

      Real projects. Real clients. Real impact. Hear directly from our graduates.

      Learn by doing

      • Start with structured induction and on-the-job learning
      • Build technical and professional skills through real experience
      • Progress into more specialised areas over time
      • Opportunity to complete your ACA qualification as part of your role

      Hear from our graduates on how the KPMG Business School supports them every step of the way.

      Be supported

      • Support from your Performance Manager and Buddy from day one
      • Regular feedback to help you build confidence quickly
      • Ongoing coaching and development
      • Growing into mentoring and leadership as your career progresses
         

      Hear from our graduates about how their Performance Manager and Buddy support them throughout their career journey.



      Interested in technology?
      Explore IT Audit

      If you’re interested in technology and how systems support businesses, IT Audit could be the right path for you.

      You’ll work at the intersection of business and technology — assessing systems, analysing data and helping organisations understand and manage risk in a digital world.

      In IT Audit, you will:

      • Work with systems, data and digital processes
      • Help identify risks and improve how businesses operate
      • Build a mix of technical and business skills
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      “What drew me to KPMG was how supportive and friendly the people were as well as having the common mindset of the willingness to never stop learning and improve on what we do. I am assigned a performance manager who was available to answer my questions regarding professional development as well as providing insightful feedback.

      I have also found KPMG's working environment to be highly collaborative which gives me an opportunity to learn from others and share knowledge with others.

      Since joining KPMG's IT Audit department, I have gained invaluable experience working for a variety of industries including Pharmaceuticals, Cybersecurity and Banking.

      The KPMG Business School has provided me valuable training on an ongoing basis to develop my soft and technical skills that could be applied to my day to day work. The internal training and participation in client projects allowed me apply my technical knowledge to perform testing over IT controls applied to financial technologies.

      The firm has provided many opportunities for me to grow personally and professionally by making a significant impact through clients engagements from day one of joining KPMG.“

      Shelly Wing Kee Tang, IT Audit Senior Consultant

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      Your Audit pathway

      Your Chartered Accountancy Journey


      If you choose to do complete your chartered accountancy exams, you’ll achieve your ACA qualification while gaining real experience.

      • Fully supported ACA qualification
      • Paid study leave and exam support
      • Training through our award-winning Business School
      • Learn while working on real client projects
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      Your career progression in Audit

      • Year 1

        Build your foundations, develop technical skills and gain exposure to client projects

      • Years 2–3

        Take on more responsibility, mentor junior Associates and deepen your expertise

      • Year 3-3.5

        Lead key workstreams, build specialist knowledge and progress into the next stage of your career.



      Your future 

      Meet Jerry – Hear about his journey from Placement to Manager


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      Life at KPMG

      Your experience goes beyond the work you do.

      • Social events and sports clubs
      • Wellbeing and flexible working
      • Volunteering and community initiatives
      • Inclusive and supportive culture

      Hear from our graduates about life beyond the day job — from sports clubs and social events to the friendships and connections they've built along the way.


      Ready to apply?

      Start your career in Audit at KPMG and build the skills, experience and qualifications to go further.

      Bring your ambition and your perspective — we’ll give you the experience, coaching and support to help you build a career you’re proud of.

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