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KPMG Interview Preparation

The Big 4 firm with the friendliest culture — community-focused with strong training

~80,000+ (UK)

Applications

~4-5%

Offer rate

£29,000-34,000 base

Graduate salary

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Application process

How to get into KPMG — step by step

Online Application

September. Rolling.

KPMG values community and integrity. Reference their values: Courage, Integrity, Excellence, Together, For Better.

Online Assessment (Cognitive & Personality)

Immediately after application

KPMG uses a combination of cognitive ability tests and personality assessments.

HireVue / Virtual Launch Pad

1-3 weeks after assessment

Strengths-based questions. KPMG may use a "Virtual Launch Pad" — an interactive assessment day online.

Assessment Centre

October-February

Group exercise, presentation, and partner interview. KPMG ACs are friendly and supportive.

Offer

1-2 weeks after AC

KPMG often makes offers quickly.

Interview questions

KPMG interview questions by round

Questions change at every stage. Know what to expect.

1Why KPMG?
2What are you most proud of?
3When do you work best?
4What does integrity mean to you?
5Tell me about a time you helped someone.

What they value

What KPMG looks for in candidates

Values alignment

KPMG's values are central. Know them: Courage, Integrity, Excellence, Together, For Better.

Community mindset

KPMG has the strongest community and social impact focus of the Big 4.

Strengths fit

Like EY and PwC, KPMG uses strengths-based assessment. Know what energises you.

Commercial awareness

Know current business issues — ESG, technology disruption, regulatory change.

Team orientation

KPMG culture is collaborative and supportive. Show you lift others up.

Integrity

Professional scepticism and ethical behaviour are core to audit and advisory work.

Compensation

KPMG salary & benefits

Graduate

~£29,000-34,000 base (London higher)

Intern

~£25,000 pro-rata

Perks & benefits

ACA/ACCA qualification fundingFlexible workingHealth insurance25 days holidayCycle to workStudy leaveEmployee assistance programmeKPMG social events

Culture & work style

What it's actually like to work at KPMG

Friendliest Big 4 culture — genuinely supportive

45-55 hours/week

Hybrid working

Strong community and charity focus

KPMG360 programme for early career exploration

Large graduate cohort with active social scene

Values-driven decision making

Canary Wharf office

Insider tips

How to stand out at KPMG

KPMG's values matter — reference Courage, Integrity, Excellence, Together, For Better naturally

Community and social impact set KPMG apart. Reference their charity and volunteer work.

KPMG360 is unique — mention it if you value exploring different areas before committing

The friendliest AC of the Big 4. Be yourself — they're assessing fit, not intimidation resistance.

Know KPMG's technology investments — they're modernising audit and advisory significantly

Compare

KPMG vs competitors

Firm	Salary	Hours	Culture	Exit opps
KPMG	~£29,000-34,000 base (London higher)	45-55/week	Friendliest Big 4 culture — genuinely su...	—
Deloitte	~£32-38K base	45-55/week	Largest, strong consulting	Similar
PwC	~£30-36K base	45-55/week	Largest intake	Similar
EY	~£30-35K base	45-55/week	Most purpose-driven	Similar
Grant Thornton	~£27-30K base	40-50/week	Smaller, more personal	More limited

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