Internships at KPMG (UK) are especially desirable for students who are looking forward to a career in international finance. KPMG offers several different programs based out of their office worldwide.
Internship Programs
Internships at KPMG (UK) are intended to be an experience that will give students the opportunity to have real life experiences at an international finance organization known. Assignments may be in audit, tax or advisory divisions and include a wide variety of activities and tasks. Interns can expect to have assignments that include research, reports, confirming financial statements, examining data and evaluating client financial systems.
Throughout the entire internship, students will be assigned to a mentor who they will interact with and will help them with the internship. Interns will also be assigned a KPMG manager who will help them in setting goals and also provide them with advice about their future career.
Benefits of KPMG (UK) Internships
Students who apply for and are successful in being awarded an internship with KPMG (UK) will receive tremendous benefits. Not only will they have the opportunity to experience international business travel, but they will have real world experiences with a wide variety of clients. Plus, interns will also be able to gain an insider’s perspective of working with a growing number of clients who have international interests.
Beyond real world work experience, interns and grads will also be able to interact and work with colleges at all levels within KPMG, from new graduates just beginning their careers to experienced and knowledgeable managers with decades of experience under their belts. Additionally, they will be able to garner advice and experience from many different points of view about the future of the financial industry and possible directions to consider for their future career.
United Kingdom/United States
Students accepted into the UK/US internship program will have the privilege of staring their program in London. After spending four weeks in the London office, the following four weeks are spent in one of the many KPMG offices in the United States.
United Kingdom/Germany
Students applying to the UK/Germany internship program can expect to work at KPMG offices in Germany. Applicants will need to have intermediate level German fluency and are not eligible if they need a work permit.
United Kingdom/Hong Kong
Students accepted into the UK/Hong Kong internship program will spend eight weeks at KPMG offices in Hong Kong and will start their program immediately at the Hong Kong office.
Applying
While all of the 2009 KPMG (UK) internship vacancies have been filled, now is the time to begin planning for the 2010 application. Applicants will need to successfully complete online tests and an e-tray exercise. Applicants are generally invited to attend an in-person interview after successful completion of these two exercises.
Summary
If you are considering applying for a 2010 KPMG (UK) internship, there are tremendous benefits to the program. Students will have the opportunity for international business travel and to interact with a wide variety of international clients and gain a better understanding of the inner workings of KPMG.
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