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      Not sure university is the only path for you?

      The KPMG Get Set Degree Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to earn while you learn, gain real work experience from day one and work towards both a university degree and a professional qualification.

      You'll develop valuable skills, build your network and start your career with one of Northern Ireland's leading professional services firms.

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      Why choose Get Set?

      The Get Set Degree Apprenticeship combines work, study and professional development, helping you build your future while gaining practical experience.

      • Real responsibility

        Join client projects from the start and work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive team environment.

      • Earn your degree

        Study towards a BSc (Hons) Accounting with Management from Ulster University while gaining practical workplace experience.

      • Professional qualification

        Work towards becoming a Chartered Accountant (ACA) as you progress through the programme.

      • Earn while you learn

        Start building your career and gaining valuable experience while continuing your education.


      What your journey could look like

      • GO

        Start your career after A Levels and gain real experience working with clients and colleagues.

      • LEARN

        Achieve your BSc (hons) Accounting with Management degree from Ulster University while developing technical, business and professional skills.

      • ADVANCE

        Build the foundations for a successful career and work towards your professional qualification.

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      What you'll gain

      Through the programme, you'll have the opportunity to:

      • Work on real client projects
      • Develop business and commercial awareness in our Audit or Tax practices
      • Build professional and technical skills
      • Learn from experienced professionals
      • Receive support from a dedicated Performance Manager and Buddy
      • Access learning through our award-winning KPMG Business School
      • Grow your confidence and professional network


      Learn more about the business areas available

      Auditing is not just about numbers; it is about training bright young professionals to understand how businesses operate, how businesses seek out commercial opportunities, manage risks and how they are then accurately presented in a set of annual financial statements. It is for this reason that audit training is an excellent business foundation for students with an ambition to become extraordinary business advisors.

      At KPMG, quality is critical to us in all that we do. We only recruit the brightest and the best people. You will learn and grow working alongside experienced and committed professionals as you undertake your higher level degree and your professional examinations.

      We are at an exciting time in auditing, where technology is changing how we all work. At KPMG, we are at the forefront of adopting sophisticated tools to make sense of the explosion of data in our market. As an audit team member, you will learn how to integrate technology in the audit whilst providing clients with the highest quality insights into their businesses.

      Join Irelands No.1 Tax practice and market leader with the largest R&D practice and leading tax advisors in Aviation & Finance.

      The Tax department is split between Advisory and Compliance work, however as an Apprentice you will get the opportunity to experience both areas.

      Compliance work is focused around Tax returns, which means it is numbers driven and if numbers are your thing you will really enjoy getting stuck into these! This will allow you to develop an understanding of the Tax system, different Tax rates and the different rules and exemptions relating to the treatment of goods and services.

      On the other hand, Advisory is more factual and law based. The main goal in Advisory is to build evidence on the available facts and information of the case and subsequently provide the appropriate advice to your client. Advisory is very interesting as you get to work on a variety of clients from Aviation, to FMCG Companies, to investment Funds and Restructuring queries.

      Advisory allows you to build on the knowledge you attained from Compliance, putting it into practice, but in a more specified way to solve the facts of the case. 


      Life at KPMG

      Your experience goes beyond the work you do.

      From wellbeing initiatives and volunteering opportunities to sports clubs and social events, you'll be part of a supportive and inclusive community where you can be yourself and thrive.


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      Who can apply?

      We're looking for ambitious, motivated students who are excited to learn, develop and build a career in professional services.

      To apply, you'll need:

      • A minimum of AAB at A-Level (or equivalent)
      • Strong motivation to build a career in professional services
      • Commercial awareness and a willingness to learn
      • The ability to demonstrate your ambition and potential through our recruitment process

      Support every step of the way

      Starting your career is a big step, but you won't do it alone.

      You'll be supported by:

      • A dedicated Performance Manager
      • A Buddy who has been in your shoes
      • Structured learning and development
      • Professional exam support and study leave
      • Access to our award-winning KPMG Business School

      Key information

      • Study towards a BSc (Hons) Accounting with Management at Ulster University
      • One dedicated study day per week during university semesters
      • Professional qualification support as part of the programme
      • Based in our Belfast office
      • Opportunities available in Audit and Tax
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      Ready to get started?

      Take the first step towards a degree, a professional qualification and a career with real impact.