Apply Now for the KMPG Graduate Audit – ACA Programme, Aberdeen (Autumn 2025)
KPMG is seeking ambitious graduates to join their Audit – ACA Programme in Aberdeen, starting in Autumn 2025. As the largest of KPMG’s UK practices, the Audit team plays a critical role in ensuring that businesses’ financial statements provide an accurate and transparent picture of their financial health.
The Graduate Audit Programme is designed to give graduates a comprehensive understanding of the auditing process, allowing them to engage with diverse and complex audits across multiple sectors. Over three years, graduates will work towards achieving their professional qualification, the ACA (or CA equivalent in Scotland). They will receive extensive support from senior leaders, peers, and the broader KPMG network, which will ensure they build a strong foundation in both technical expertise and business knowledge.
Throughout the programme, graduates will learn how to assess and critically evaluate financial information, ultimately developing the skills needed to provide independent insights and contribute to the ongoing improvement of audit quality.
The programme will also offer the chance to experience different perspectives within audit, helping them build a well-rounded skillset that will benefit them throughout their careers.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage in Audit Projects: Graduates will work on a variety of audit assignments, assessing financial positions for organizations across a wide range of industries.
- Develop Critical Thinking: As part of their learning journey, they will apply questioning and analytical skills to evaluate business information and provide valuable insights to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Achieve Professional Qualifications: Over the course of the three-year programme, graduates will work toward their ACA qualification (or CA qualification in Scotland), supported by innovative technology and tailored learning resources.
- Collaborate & Network: Graduates will work closely with their colleagues, senior leadership, and clients, developing strong working relationships and expanding their professional networks.
- Embrace Continuous Learning: KPMG offers numerous opportunities for professional development, with access to training, resources, and ongoing support to help graduates advance their careers.
Skills and Qualifications
KPMG is looking for candidates who are eager to learn, resilient in the face of challenges, and possess the analytical mindset necessary for success in the audit field. The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:
- Educational Qualifications:
- GCSEs: Maths Grade 5/B or above, English Language Grade 5/B or above.
- UCAS Points: 120 from the top three A-Level grades (excluding General Studies).
- Undergraduate Degree: 2:1 in any discipline.
- Key Strengths: Candidates should demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and an ability to work independently as well as in teams.
- Adaptability & Agility: The ideal graduate will be able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, where they can demonstrate resilience and effective communication.
- Curiosity & Motivation: A genuine desire to learn and grow within the field of audit, with an interest in understanding diverse business operations, is essential.
- Commitment to Inclusivity: KPMG is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and expects all graduates to support and contribute to this environment.
Though academic performance is important, KPMG adopts an open access policy. They understand that personal circumstances, including socio-economic factors, can impact academic results, and they will assess applications holistically, considering context and potential in addition to grades.
Training and Development
At KPMG, professional development is central to the success of their employees. The ACA Accelerated Programme is a key element of this graduate journey, providing an immersive experience and helping graduates pass the majority of their ACA exams in their first year. The programme combines online learning with in-centre classroom courses, using innovative technology to accelerate learning. KPMG also offers structured support from both their tuition provider, BPP, and the dedicated Early Careers Development team to ensure graduates thrive.
Graduates who join a Scottish office will pursue the ICAS (CA) qualification, which follows a similar structure, providing support for exam preparation and skill-building sessions, alongside internal training to foster professional growth.
Throughout the entire programme, KPMG offers a blend of training opportunities designed to provide graduates with the technical knowledge and practical experience needed for their roles. After completing the qualification, graduates will continue to develop through practical experience and additional learning, ensuring that they are fully equipped to take on future challenges.
Why Audit at KPMG?
Audit is at the core of KPMG’s business, providing crucial insights that help organizations maintain trust and transparency. Working in Audit means contributing to the integrity of financial information that businesses and communities rely on. KPMG’s clients include large UK retailers, multinational corporations, and banks, all of which trust KPMG to deliver high-quality audit services.
Graduates will gain exposure to complex, high-profile projects, allowing them to build a broad, commercial understanding of business and deepen their technical knowledge. This provides an exciting and rewarding career path, with opportunities for growth and development long after the initial qualification is achieved.
In addition, KPMG’s hybrid working model allows for the flexibility to work from home while ensuring strong collaboration with teams and clients. This model is designed to offer the best of both worlds – providing flexibility, while maintaining the close-knit, supportive work environment necessary for professional development.
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Graduates looking to make a meaningful impact on the world of business and develop a rewarding career in Audit are encouraged to apply. KPMG offers a supportive, inclusive environment that fosters continuous learning and growth.
If candidates are curious, resilient, and ready to take on new challenges, KPMG’s Graduate Audit – ACA Programme in Aberdeen offers a dynamic, fulfilling career path.
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