Uptree

Placement details

Overview

Location: Birmingham and Manchester

Start Date: September 2027

Eligibility criteria*:

• 5 GCSEs* at A* – C or at 4 – 9 (inc. English Language and Maths), or for Scotland 5 Standard Grades at Grades A – C (inc. English Language and Maths)

*KPMG give you the opportunity to share any extenuating circumstances that may have impacted your GCSE (or equivalent) outcomes. Supplying them with this information will not negatively impact your application, but it may provide a positive uplift on your academic achievements. You can also choose to opt out of sharing it.

Key skills: Career motivation, learning & curiosity, resilience, relationship building, effective communication, initiative, planning & organisation, results focused, critical thinking, inclusive collaboration, integrity, applying expertise & technology

Application Deadline: Applications close once enough applications are received

How to apply: Click 'apply' at the top of this page. Be sure to input Uptree on your application when asked “How did you hear about us?” and use the reference code UPT2027.

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About the opportunity

As an apprentice, you will undertake a variety of administrative tasks to support KPMG colleagues. You’ll also learn how they use data and reporting that are essential to optimising performance. Throughout your Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship you’ll be part of Administration Services KPMG (ASK), where specific tasks might include anything from producing documents to organising travel or supporting recruitment initiatives. In the second year, you will continue to develop specialist skills and knowledge and you may work with one of the other operational teams in Corporate Services.

You’ll be based in either Birmingham or Manchester, spending two days each week in the office. KPMG value the learning that you can get from collaborating closely with colleagues in person but also offer the flexibility to work from home on the other days.

Roles will fill quickly, so apply early to secure your 2027 position. Whichever programme you choose to join, you’ll benefit from:

📚 Exceptional learning and development: you’ll have a structured training programme,
dedicated study time to work towards a professional qualification or degree, mentoring
opportunities and a range of professional development resources.

🤝 A supportive and collaborative culture: You’ll be surrounded by colleagues who are
passionate about their work and want to help you succeed.

🎯 The opportunity to make the difference: At KPMG you’ll work on projects that make a real
difference to our clients and communities. You’ll be helping businesses to operate more
sustainably and make a positive contribution.

💸 A competitive salary of £25,000 – £28,000 depending on your office location

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About the company

KPMG in the UK is part of a global network of independent firms that offers Audit, Consulting, Deal Advisory, KPMG Business Services (KBS), Tax & Law and Technology services. Through the talent of over 16,000 people, we turn insights into opportunities, making a positive difference for our people, businesses and communities.  

Learn more about KPMG by visiting their Company Profile page.

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Next steps

Click 'apply' at the top of this page. Be sure to input Uptree on your application when asked “How did you hear about us?” and use the reference code UPT2027.