Apprenticeships Audit - Data Analytics Degree Apprenticeship Birmingham Autumn 2022

In the Clara Analytics team, we bring together our deep industry knowledge with leading analytics expertise to harness the power of data; working with the largest global organisations to automate the Audit process.

Data provides valuable insights which enable organisations to make better decisions. Analytics projects involve extracting, analysing and visualising data to support audit engagements. Our work has the power to transform the businesses we work with, providing them with deep insights which can help them to increase their revenue, reduce costs and manage emerging risks and future opportunities.

As a Data & Analytics degree apprentice, you’ll work towards a BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions qualification, providing you with the knowledge and skills to be an effective Audit analyst. You'll have the resources and support you need to learn how to understand object oriented programming as a concept, design and build databases, understand common system vulnerabilities and implement predictive modelling.

From the start, you'll be working on complex projects alongside some of the brightest minds in business and benefit from learning every day. There could be opportunities to get involved in areas such as product development and innovation activities, to ensure that KPMG’s analytics capability remains market leading on a global scale.

It’s challenging but rewarding. There's also a real sense of community across our team – we're collaborative and value the different perspectives and ideas that contribute to our shared goal of delivering quality work. Once you join the programme, you’ll be working with our market leading technology experts on a variety of exciting projects.

We’re re-imagining how we work at KPMG. Our firm is creating a tech-driven business to empower and equip our people to be outstanding in delivery – through inspiring workspaces, innovative ways to collaborate and hybrid ways of working. In your role, you’ll work flexibly across your location region – at KPMG offices, engagement sites and from home. Therefore, some travel may be required for work and you can expect a greater workload at the busiest times of the year.

Capability:

Audit

Programme Length:

4 Years

Qualifications:

BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions

Entry Requirements:

Standard entry requirements – UK

• Minimum 5 GCSEs Grades A* – C or 4 – 9 GCSE inc. Maths (minimum Grade B or 5) and English Language
• Minimum of BBB at A Level inc. a STEM specific subject (Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths)

Please note if you are studying a BTEC this must include:

• BTEC Certificate Distinction and BB at A Levels inc. a STEM specific subject
• BTEC Diploma double Distinction in a STEM specific subject and B in A Level in a STEM specific subject

Please note we no longer accept the QCF BTEC Extended Diploma however we do accept the new RQF National Extended Diploma (DDD) in a STEM specific subject. Grade B in a STEM specific A-level subject also required.

Standard entry requirements – Scotland

• Minimum of 5 Standard Grades at Grades 1 – 3 inc. Maths (minimum Grade 2) and English (or equivalent Intermediate/National 5 qualification).
• Minimum of BBB at Higher in one sitting and BB at Advanced Higher (a STEM specific subject must be studied at Advanced Higher.)

We only consider a candidate’s top 3 A-Level grades or equivalent (such as BTECs), and do not accept General Studies.

Key Skills:

• Able to work collaboratively and can build positive, constructive business relationships
• Take accountability for delivering high quality, accurate work
• Self-motivated and can organise own workload to ensure effective delivery of projects
• Strives to continually improve
• Curious about how businesses operate, with the ability to critically evaluate and interpret different data and information sources
• Forward-thinking and keen to learn and understand regulation
• Able to demonstrate resilience when overcoming challenges and during busy times

Training and Development:

The training and development of our people is critical to the future success of our business. We want all of our Apprentices to embrace a growth mindset of learning every day, which is why we have created a rich curriculum and learning community to help trainees build their skills and fulfil their potential. This ranges from an immersive 5-day induction experience, formal training courses, leadership knowledge bites, learning journals, online courses and networking events – all aligned to our life-long learning strategy and part of our overall student package.

In addition as part of your KPMG Audit Data & Analytics Apprenticeship you will complete the Digital and Technology Solutions professional Level 6 qualification.

The Digital and Technology Solutions qualification is delivered via masterclasses, workshops and 1:1 coaching providing support at every stage of your qualification and apprenticeship. You will continuously apply what you are learning in training to your workplace experience through your apprenticeship skills and behaviours and off-the-job (OTJ) training. You will have both have wrap around support which consists of dedicated professional coaches, online portal content and additional study sessions, which means there is a form of support for your every need.