KPMG work experience programme


 

Why a Discovery work experience programme at KPMG?

Our Discovery Work Experience programme continues to support our social mobility commitment by providing opportunities for young people from low-income backgrounds to gain valuable experience and develop skills, aligning with the Access Accountancy initiative's goal of creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce within the accountancy profession.

This in-person programme has been designed with students like you in mind – aspiring, curious and enthusiastic. As well as giving you the chance to gain an invaluable overview of the professional services sector, this programme will give you an excellent insight into the work we do, our culture and people – and provide you with some interactive learning opportunities to enhance your employability skills.

The programme is available for students finishing Year 13 in 2027 and are looking to start an apprenticeship in autumn 2027. This is the perfect chance to discover if KPMG is the place for you. You’ll get to interact face to face with other students, participate in workshops to develop some of the key skills you’ll need to thrive, whilst meeting colleagues from across the firm along the way.

Upon completion of your Discovery experience you will also be given the chance to get ahead in the recruitment process for one of our Apprenticeship Programmes (this will be subject to meeting the requirements, click here for further details on our current available programmes and criteria).

This paid in-person programme will run across three days and you will be invited to join us in one of our KPMG offices for the duration. You will have the opportunity to meet with our current KPMG apprentices, graduates and senior leaders; who will share their experiences as well as giving you the opportunity to develop your understanding of a career in business.

Our Discovery work experience programme will run in August 2026  in the following office locations:

3rd – 5th August 2026

  • Bristol – 66 Queen Square, Bristol, BS1 4BE
  • Manchester – 1, St Peter’s Square, Manchester, M2 3AE

5th – 7th August 2026

  • Birmingham – 1 Snow Hill Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6GH
  • London – 15, Canada Square, London, E14 5GL

At KPMG we value the opportunity to meet you in person and want to reduce the barriers to travel. Therefore, where possible for the Discovery programme, we will book and pay for your train travel upfront on your behalf (up to £100 per day) and lunch will be provided (overnight stays will not be covered). In addition, you will be paid a salary equivalent to the living wage.

Further details on booking travel will be shared should you made an offer onto the programme. As overnight stays will not be covered for the duration of the programme, we advise you apply to your nearest office location that is in a comfortable commutable distance.

To ensure your wellbeing isn’t compromised we recommend your travel time should not exceed 90 minutes. Remember you will need to make this journey twice per day for three consecutive days. Please contact us if you wish to discuss this further.

Your future is every bit as important to us as it is to you – that’s why our aim is to provide you with meaningful experiences that last a lifetime. 

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