Audit Gap Programme

KPMG is one of the leading Professional Services Firms in the UK, offering Audit, Tax and Advisory services to thousands of clients from global, multi-national businesses to public bodies and entrepreneurs.

Audit focuses on finding definitive answers to some big questions. As experts in the field, we could be asked:

- Does a business own its fixed assets? 
- How much is its stock really worth?
- Does a company's record of its cash balance agree with the records of the bank?
- What are the values of a company's investments?
- How effective are the company's financial controls?
- Does the company satisfy regulatory requirements?

The fundamental role of an auditor is defined as reporting on whether the annual accounts show a true and fair view' of the company's financial activity and position to its shareholders. That's what makes audit so challenging.

It's possible for company employees to interpret accounting policies and present financial information so that their business is shown in the best light. That's where audit comes in. Our job is to help ensure that the right accounting processes are applied and any irregularities in financial reporting are identified. As the industries and economic environments that our clients work in are constantly evolving, we need to stay one step ahead of any changes if we're to understand the implications on their business

RESPONSIBILITIES:

In general terms your role will involve:

- The opportunity to become an integral part of the audit team, creating internal networks and developing relationships with clients.
- Assisting senior members of the team in the audit of significant areas
- Becoming part of the department and attend social and networking events in order to develop your relationships and wider knowledge of both audit and a Big 4 environment
- Responsibility over substantive and controls over non-significant audit areas such as audit of cash; fixed asset additions and disposals
- Checking of mathematical accuracy of company financial statements

Audit provides the core foundation knowledge to a successful career in business as well as developing valuable technical skills, broad commercial understanding and an in-depth knowledge of different industry sectors.

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:

- Takes accountability for delivering high quality, accurate work
- Self motivated and organises own workload to ensure effective delivery of engagements/projects
- Works cooperatively and can build positive, constructive business relationships
- Strives for continual improvement

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidates at school/college leaver level will have:

- Minimum grade B GCSE Maths and English Language or equivalent
- Minimum 3 A levels grade B or above (excluding General Studies)

At graduate level - as above plus:

- Minimum of 300 UCAS tariff points or equivalent  
- Minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline