KPMG

Powered by passion, guided by values and backed by technology, we will create a sustainable firm, that supports the UK, in a connected world.

   

A chance to do work that matters

KPMG in the UK is part of a global network of member firms. Through the talent of our c.16,000 people in the UK we make a meaningful and positive difference for clients, people and the communities we serve. We’ve been doing this for more than 150 years.

Our work spans five areas: we Audit many of the UK’s largest companies. And our people in ConsultingDeal AdvisoryTax & Law and Technology & Engineering work shoulder-to-shoulder with clients, ranging from small start-ups and individuals to major multinationals, in virtually every industry imaginable.  

Our work is often complex, yet our mission is simple: to support the UK in a connected world. It guides everything we do, underpinned by Our Values: Courage, Integrity, Excellence, Together and For Better. We use the power of our voice in UK business to spark debate, share ideas and bring about change, using our global network, to draw on expertise from beyond the UK’s borders. 

Support for working families

Family comes first at our firm. Our tailored support for working families is designed to help colleagues balance successful work and personal lives, whatever stage of family life they’re at. And it’s not just about children – we know that caring for elder generations and other family members can be an equally difficult balancing act.

Our policies and processes aim to provide support and comfort to our working families, parents and carers:

  • We guide people through their journey to becoming parents with our Empowering Parents programme.
  • Our personal and parental leave policies enable colleagues to take time off work for childcare and other family responsibilities.
  • We provide emergency back-up care for dependants if care arrangements fall through.
  • Colleagues can also stretch their benefits to include family members on services like private medical and dental care.
  • Over the summer, we give colleagues time off each week to promote wellbeing.
  • Jump Start provides colleagues with the opportunity to start their weekend half a day early, or if their working hours or commitments don’t support this, on another day during the week.
  • We give all colleagues a day off for their birthday.

Our Families network aims to support our people as they embark on a new stage of family life, provide resources to colleagues with caring responsibilities, and help managers and peers understand the challenges colleagues with family responsibilities face, so they can better support them at work.

Embracing flexible working & Empowering parents

At KPMG, we operate a flexible hybrid model. Flexible because we put empowerment at the heart of our thinking and hybrid because we work across our UK offices, client sites and university partnership locations. We know that one size certainly doesn’t fit all, so rather than have a set of strict rules, we have guiding principles to support our ‘client-first’ mindset. These principles help leaders and their teams to strike the right balance, based on the needs of our clients, the specific requirements of each engagement and what works for our people.

Wellbeing

We’re committed to making health and wellbeing support accessible to everyone. We provide our colleagues with fast, convenient access to specialist information, advice and treatment when they need it. Colleagues have access to 24/7 remote GP; our BeWell service for confidential wellbeing support; private healthcare, dental care, physiotherapy, full health assessments with Nuffield Health and discounted gym memberships. They can also take advantage of our cycle to work scheme, which loans bikes and equipment to our people, to help them discover a more active commute.

We continually review and evolve our policies to ensure we’re providing the right support for our colleagues. In 2022, we launched a new menopause policy, which sets out the support available for colleagues before, during and after the menopause.

Case Studies

Charlotte, Assistant Manager, Public Sector Audit

 

Charlotte

Charlotte joined a local accountancy practice in Birmingham after graduating in 2004. She worked there for a number of years, gaining chartered status. After the birth of her first child, she sought more flexibility in her work arrangements, which led her to KPMG. She joined us in 2010 and currently specialises in education and grant audits.

“KPMG is one of the biggest firms in Birmingham. But when I first graduated, I was quite intimidated by that. After working in a small practice for a few years, however, I was a lot less scared by the size of the place. I actually found it much more welcoming and friendly than I’d imagined.

It’s a genuinely supportive environment, and that’s important for me. There are also lots of opportunities for professional development. The biggest was definitely having the chance to complete my ACCA. I’d started it at the small partner practice, but KPMG was much more flexible, so I could fit in work, study and time with my kids.

One of the biggest reasons I came to KPMG was actually my daughter. I needed somewhere that could be a lot more flexible about time.

I love the fact that you’re rewarded for your efforts here. At the Birmingham office, we have an awards ceremony to celebrate achievement across the firm. This year, I’m very proud to have been nominated for a ‘Services to the Community’ award. The nomination is mainly because of my work for our parenting network. I’ve been a member of the network for quite a while and after I came back from maternity leave, I ran for Chair and won. It was one of my proudest moments at KPMG.

In terms of my day-to-day role, the main focus is the public sector – areas like housing, health and government. Education’s my specialism though. I’ve been involved in some very interesting projects in that area, often working with Finance Directors from major universities right across the UK.”

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