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Straight from school, earn & learn with KPMG

You may not yet be aware of it, but you don’t necessarily need a degree to get started in a challenging career at one of the world’s most respected professional firms.

At KPMG, we offer talented and committed school leavers the opportunity to join one of our dedicated training programmes, which will see you gaining practical experience in the real business world, working towards a highly respected professional qualification, and, of course, earning a competitive salary while you’re doing it.
That said, we don’t pretend it’s for everyone, and for some, going to university is the logical next step after their A Levels. But with rising levels of student debt and the increasingly competitive nature of the graduate job market, we’re also aware that many students are asking whether there are any other options available at this crucial stage in their lives. At KPMG, we’re here to say that there most definitely are.

Taking a different path By joining KPMG, you’ll become part of a global firm that has offices in over 180 countries and more than 100,000 employees worldwide. We’re one of the ‘Big Four’ professional services firms, working for some of the biggest organisations in the world – including governments, global corporations and international institutions.
We’re looking for school leavers to join our Tax practice, one of the most important sectors in the wide range of services we offer. As a trainee in this diverse field, you’ll be making an impact on the way our clients run their businesses right from the start. Our advisers don’t just make sure that their clients are fulfilling their legal obligations – tax strategy can have a major influence on the way a business is run, and effective tax planning often makes the difference between profit and loss. It’s a highly challenging field, and one which will provide you with a solid foundation to develop your future career prospects.

So why start now? Clearly, the decision to start a training programme straight from school is an important one, and we’d encourage you to take a good look through our website to find out exactly what’s on offer, and where a career with KPMG could take you – you’ll find it at www.kpmgcareers.co.uk. You’ll be able to find out about the views and experiences of our current school leaver trainees, and learn in detail the sort of work you could be involved with.
What we would emphasise, however, is that joining our school leaver training programme is no easy option. Far from being the end of your studying days, you’ll actually be working towards the same professional qualifications that our graduate trainees take, and judged by the same high standards they are.
However, we also believe you’ll get a level of support in your training that is difficult to match elsewhere – we’ll make sure you know what’s happening and who to turn to at every step along the way. You’ll become part of a young and dynamic firm – 46% of our people are under 30 – and you certainly won’t lack opportunities to meet and socialise with people your own age.
Finally, of course, it’s about taking you where you want to go. As we said before, it’s not for everyone. But if you’re interested in getting a professional qualification by about the same time your peers at university might be beginning their job search and learning about business in a globally respected firm, it’s certainly something to consider. So why not take a closer look? You might just be surprised by what you find.
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please call our Freephone number on 0500 664665 or visit our dedicated schools website at www.kpmgcareers.co.uk   Send to a friend

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