KPMG Culture: Case Studies

• Charlotte Lamb

  The people are really what made KPMG stick out for me when I was applying; everyone was so approachable and enthusiastic.

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  Tania Roach

  Working in an environment where everything we do is focused on providing the best service to our clients offers an invaluable insight into a wide range of companies and industries.

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  Joe Lappin

  All successful businesses have at their core a vibrant human resources team which is able to drive change.

• Joanna Charlottes

  I have such a varied role and it offers a real breadth of opportunities to experience and understand the HR field.

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  Iain Marsh

  As graduates we generally spend more time with clients than in our own offices which gives us a great opportunity to learn, develop and add value.

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  Martin Mwale

  KPMG focus on CSR and give us time to explore ways of using our skills to help our communities.

• Robert Niklasson

  Rather than be generic, KPMG Risk Consulting offers a myriad of options which intrigued me.

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  Kaitlin Horvath

  I thought about what type of people I wanted to spend my day around and as the people at KPMG were friendly, easy to get along with, and driven, this made the decision simple!

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  Leigh Hazelton

  The Investment Advisory group caught my attention because it represents the best of both worlds – a chance to use my analytical skills without being trapped behind a desk.

• Ragavan Sathanandan

  The best advice I can give is to be proactive and get involved in as many projects as you can.

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  Crispin Lowe

  It’s crucial to remember that although the team is specialised in working with Japanese clients, the core work is concerned with UK personal tax.

• Jenni Goodfellow

  Of the ‘Big Four’ firms I applied to, KPMG seemed to offer the best graduate experience in Forensic and I also felt like it had the best working culture.

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  Christian Hibberd

  The emphasis on learning and development and the support from all the people you work with makes KPMG a fantastic place to start your career.

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  Stephen Chan

  As a graduate on the Mandarin scheme I’ve also helped out on deals requiring Mandarin language support where I had to translate documents before other team members could use them.

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  Jasjit Sansoye

  The opportunity to start my consulting career in a team with a breadth of experience in various sectors and a range of interesting work was particularly appealing as I felt it would allow me to learn from the best in the business.

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  Andrea Peden

  Within Facilities, our clients are the wider KPMG business. We work closely with other teams to understand their needs and ensure they have all the tools necessary to work in the most effective and efficient way.

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  Heather Simpson

  As part of Audit you work with clients on a daily basis, so I make sure I’m polite, friendly and above all, professional at all times.

• Clare Knutton

  Get involved, whether this be in CSR events, social events, new joiner dinners, away days etc… one of the most valuable lessons I have learnt is the importance of building a network.

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  Toni Pashova

  Accounting Advisory Services is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, so anyone wanting to join should be able to demonstrate flexibility and open-mindedness.

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  Nick Edwards

  I knew that KPMG would help develop my skills, giving me strong foundations which I can build on throughout my career.