New recruitment brochure nov 2014

‹#› Be part of the winning team

Be part of the winning team

www.kpmg.com/channelislands

Mark ThompsonChairman

KPMG is an ambitious firm andwe want people to join us who

are just as ambitious abouttheir future.

This brochure will providean insight into our firm and

how people, like you, turntheir ambition into reality.

My career

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Work experience

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Bursary scheme overview

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Tax overview

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Advisory overview

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Audit overview

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contents

Make a difference day

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Reading for schools

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Corporate Citizenship

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Contact us

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Application process and top tips

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Sports and social

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KPMG provides an independent audit service designed to enhance the reliability of information prepared by clients for use by investors, creditors and other stakeholders, including country-specific statutory requirements.

Starting your career in KPMG’s Audit practice can provide you with:

• a broad range of experiences;

• a challenge;

• variety;

• responsibility;

• accountancy skills;

• a great insight into business.

At KPMG, you will work with many of the Channel Islands top companies and gain an incredible breadth and depth of experience. You will be part of a KPMG team, usually working at the client’s premises, continuously acquiring and sharing knowledge with fellow team members. The work is intellectually challenging, requiring you to exercise professional judgement.

Communication and interpersonal skills are key, as you will interact with different people at all levels in order to fully understand the clients business.

As an auditor with KPMG, you don’t just learn about our organisation. You will need to gain a thorough understanding of the client’s business and how they operate. Starting a career at KPMG has been the platform for many high profile business leaders, so why not you?

At KPMG, education and your success are paramount, so you will have the support of an in-depth training programme with on the job coaching and mentoring.

We invite you to join our Audit team, and encourage you to reach your potential and take the next step in fulfilling your career aspirations.

Audit overview

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a day in the life of...Sarah MercierAuditJoined KPMG 1 September 2009

I joined KPMG straight after completing my A Levels. KPMG offered the chance to gain a professional qualification alongside valuable work experience. Working in audit, each day is different, and you have the opportunity to gain an insight into a variety of industries. The change from school to work life was challenging, however KPMG has a great support network for trainees. Everybody is willing to help, and along with continuous training and coaching, I feel that I have come a long way in a short space of time.

Outside of the office there are frequent social events and a number of sports teams. These are a great opportunity to get to know people in the office. I also compete regularly in middle distance running. KPMG is very supportive of this alongside work and study, offering flexibility with holidays and working hours so that I can travel to the UK to compete.

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AdvisoryKPMG’s advisory practice is a leading business adviser within the Channel Islands. With a dedicated team of professionals with a variety of business, accountancy and audit backgrounds, we work alongside our clients as trusted advisers to add and maintain value.

What we doThe advisory service offering is split into three core functions:

Transaction Services – we provide advice on buying businesses, assessing the financial health of an organisation and turning a business around in times of economic difficulty.

Risk and Management Consulting – with businesses facing increased regulatory and operational challenges we work alongside our clients to assist them to manage risk and improve their business efficiency.

Restructuring and Insolvency – we maximise opportunity to our clients by providing clear advice in restructuring solutions and how to turn around business performance to generate outstanding and lasting value.

The experience we offerThe advisory practice offers qualified accountants a challenging, forward-looking and dynamic working environment. A tailored training plan gives exposure to each of our core service offerings, and will be combined with on-the-job interaction and contact with leading professionals in the local business community.

Assignments include:• Valuing businesses for mergers and

acquisitions, transactions and shareholder disputes;

• Transaction due diligence engagements;

• Regulatory risk management in the financial sector;

• Insolvency appointments.

The advisory practice is able to offer trainee positions in conjunction with another department. They also offer three month secondments to students completing their training contract within Audit or Tax.

Advisory overview



a day in the life of...Steph SyvretAdvisory

Joined KPMG in September 2008

I trained in the audit department and completed two qualifications, AAT followed by ACA, before moving to the Advisory department in July 2013.

Since joining KPMG’s advisory department I have had the opportunity to work on a wide range of different projects, including management consulting, due diligence and liquidations. The variety of work that I have had the opportunity to be involved in requires me to learn new skills and adapt quickly making no two days the same. The advisory team providesa great support network making this possible.

There is also a lot more to working at KPMG than your 9 to 5 job.

We are lucky to have very active social and corporate citizenship committees of which I am a member of both. This enables you to build good friendships with your colleagues and gives you the opportunity to get involved in lots of activities, such as wine tasting and sporting activities as well as numerous charity events.



In KPMG’s Tax department, our role is to assist clients in complying with enacted tax legislation, and also to provide advice in response to changes in tax legislation which is both relevant and beneficial to our client’s needs.

We have three dedicated tax partners leading tax professionals in both Jersey and Guernsey, advising clients in the Financial Services, Telecommunications, Property, Retail, Healthcare and Leisure industries, as well as having a substantial Private Client practice.

As a trainee tax consultant with KPMG, you can expect significant responsibility from the outset. A typical day can be varied, and may involve you working on a number of different clients with a variety of different needs. You will be given the opportunity to ‘in charge’ clients covering a wide range of KPMG service offerings.

A typical day may include:

• assisting clients to meet tax reporting obligations;

• analysing points of tax law and providing reasoned advice;

• drafting reports following legislative amendments;

• attending meetings with clients, and communicating over the phone or via email;

• corresponding with relevant tax authorities on behalf of clients.

At KPMG we require our professionals to have a wide range of business skills. For this reason, if you join our Tax practice we shall support you to achieve the professional qualification you choose to study for.

On top of that, you will be given the opportunity to develop tax specific skills by undertaking the Association of Taxation Technicians and the Chartered Institute of Taxation examinations.

Throughout your time at KPMG in the Channel Islands, you will liaise with colleagues from other departments and help to provide the cross functional service our clients require. You may also have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working overseas in another part of KPMG's global network of member firms, as part of Global Opportunities, KPMG’s global mobility program.

Tax overview



a day in the life of...Rupert Lee TaxUniversity of York: Historical Archaeology and Masters in Early Prehistory

Joined KPMG in September 2011

Being located in a leading offshore financial centre, the work is varied and interesting. For example, I have prepared personal tax returns and provided advice to multi-national companies.

Working closely with different mangers, each of whom is supportive and instructive; the training environment is second to none which is why I have now become ACA exam qualified and have extremely enjoyed the process!



Work experience

For students who are considering a career in finance, we offer successful applicants the chance to participate in our exciting work experience program. Our program provides the perfect blend between interactive class room modules and on the job client work experience, culminating in a short presentation from each student followed by

drinks with the whole office on the final Friday.

It’s an excellent introduction to the finance industry and life as an accountant with exposure to Audit, Tax and Advisory throughout the program. Class room modules include ‘What is an Audit?’, ‘Introduction to Accounting’, ‘Mock Audit

File’ and ‘High Impact Presentation Skills’.

For students who are specifically interested in one area of the profession we offer placements in their chosen department. Or, for those who want to gain valuable insight into all the career opportunities at KPMG, we can provide rotating days in each department.


Example timetable


Morgan JohnsonWork experienceJoined KPMG in 2014King Edwards School Witley: International BaccalaureateWhen applying to KPMG for work experience, I applied purely for the experience and never thought I would be working here the following year. The week was spent with an incredible team with such a community feeling that made me realise that KPMG was definitely the place I wanted to start my career. I felt that the School Leavers Programme would allow me to get a head start in the working world, with fantastic opportunities that would be much harder to get anywhere else. KPMG also has a very supportive environment which makes the challenge of balancing accountancy exams and working a lot easier. My advice to anyone contemplating this career would beto do some work experience. For me, I knew then that this was the place to be and the career I wanted. Getting work experience in this firm gives you a valuable insight in to both the company and the types of jobs you would be doing when you start. It will also help you to decide whether this career path is one which you would like to pursue; however if you do not try it, you will never know! I spent my work experience time here surrounded by people who all made this career decision at some stage (much like you would be doing) so you are able to get invaluable advice, guidance and support.



We offer a range of challenging and high quality career opportunities to ambitious people from a wide range of academic disciplines.

Great support, excellent training, early responsibility and fascinating clients are just some of the many factors that help to make KPMG in the Channel Islands an Employer of Choice for students.

From day one you can expect plenty of exposure to clients, and challenging projects that will help you develop the skills you need to succeed as a professional. We’ll support you every step of the way and give you high-quality training both in technical areas and soft skills, including effective studying techniques. Guiding you through your first few years, a trainee in their second or final year will act as your mentor, whilst your Performance Manager will take direct responsibility for your development. In addition, the HR Director will supervise your long-term progress to ensure you’re realising your full potential.

Your development programme will reflect your individual needs, take account of your strengths and place emphasis on the areas that you need to develop most. In fact, you’ll be able to use the skills you acquire not only in the work environment, but across the other aspects of your life too.

My career



Professional qualifications that are available to our trainees:

Qualification Time period Number of exams Work experience required

ICAEW – Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales

3-4 years • Certificate level – 6• Professional level – 6• Advanced level – 3

450 days

ICAS – Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland

3-4 years • Test of competence – 5• Test of professional skills – 4• Test of professional experience – 1

450 days (110 of company audit)

ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

3-4 years • Knowledge level – 3• Skills level – 6• Essentials – 3• Options – 2

36 months

ATT – Association of Taxation Technicians

2 years • Personal taxation• Business taxation and Accounting principles• Business compliance or Corporate taxation or IHT,

Trust and Estates or VAT• Plus two e-assessments

24 months

CTA – Chartered Tax Adviser

3 years • Written advisory papers – 2• Written awareness paper• Written application and interaction paper• Plus two e assessments on professional

responsibilities and ethics

36 months



At KPMG, we aim to contribute positively to our society and create a sustainable business future. The desire to ‘give something back’ is a particularly strong feature of our people and is evident in the large number of projects we’re involved in.

Corporate Citizenship



Reading for schools

Each week during term time, a group of employees from KPMG's Jersey and Guernsey offices attend a lunchtime session at Springfield Primary School and Amherst Primary School to assist the children in developing their reading skills. There are a number of children who take part in this, from all years in the school. This is a great opportunity to work with our local community and helping others can have a positive effect on an individual’s wellbeing.



This has now become a weeklong event, where staff members have the opportunity to go to various charities and organisations throughout the Island to give some practical help or perform some manual labour! In Jersey, this included painting at Jersey Cheshire Homes, landscaping at Maison des Landes, building at Little Oaks Nursery and many others. In Guernsey, employees also enjoyed helping out at various charities such as Société Guernesiaise conservation projects, GSPCA, The North Show, and Les Bourgs Hospice. It is a great day out of the office, and makes a real impact to those in need of some extra hands.

Make a difference day


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Sports and social

It is our goal that everyone at KPMG should achieve a personal and professional balance in their life. We have always had a reputation as an enjoyable place to work, and we try to live up to it. Sporting and social events happen throughout the year, providing the opportunity to interact and socialise with colleagues across the firm.

Our social activities include team away days, Summer and Christmas balls, table quizzes, concerts, theatre and sporting events.

We have a strong sporting culture at KPMG. We participate in intra corporate touch rugby, football, swimming, athletic competitions and golf events. We also compete in cross island tournaments between Jersey and Guernsey. All these events are really great fun and are a good way to meet colleagues from both of our offices in the Channel Islands.



Entry requirements:

School leavers• GCSE Maths and English

(or equivalent) at grade B or above

• 3 A Levels at grade B or above

Graduates:• GCSE Maths and English

(or equivalent) at grade B or above

• 3 A Levels at grade B or above

• 2:1 Degree or higher

If you meet the requirements, the next step is to complete our application form which you can download online at:

www.kpmg.com/channelislandsJust go to the ‘Join us’ section where you will find the trainee application form. Submit this together with your CV to our HR team either by post or email.

Application process and top tips



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onePrepare a 60 second pitch about yourself. Be prepared to speak about your interests, work experience, college.

Career motivation is key. Prepare answers about why you are interested in this specific role, KPMG, accountancy, business.

When answering questions, use examples from work, college and extracurricular activities.

Be up to date on recent business news and events.

Open and close the interview strongly.Greet your interviewer with a smile and positive handshake. Ask questions at the end and reiterate that you are really interested in the role.

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GuernseyDominique AylettHR OfficerKPMG Channel Islands LimitedGlategny CourtGlategny Esplanade St Peter PortGY1 1WR

+44 (0) 1481 [email protected]

JerseyLouise CarringtonHR Assistant ManagerKPMG Channel Islands Limited37 EsplanadeSt HelierJE4 8WQ


GuernseySamantha FossHR AssistantKPMG Channel Islands LimitedGlategny CourtGlategny Esplanade St Peter PortGY1 1WR


JerseyAmelia HiltonHR AssistantKPMG Channel Islands Limited37 EsplanadeSt HelierJE4 8WQ


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