James

Manager

Middle Market Advisory

The reputation of the firm was a big thing for me. Despite being one of the world’s leading professional services firms, KPMG is always striving to improve, to remain in front of the profession. The firm invests heavily in areas that keep us in front, especially its people.

We are always striving to improve on what we did last time: working together as a team with both colleagues and clients to achieve the best possible results. The ‘muscle’ of the firm in terms of the wide range of divisions enables everyone to draw on each other’s strengths to make it happen.

My colleagues are professionals who enjoy their work and take it seriously. There is a high degree of energy, which you can sense walking down the corridors. We challenge each other and enjoy working together.

It is clear that KPMG appreciates what we have to offer. The training is not just at the technical level, but also includes the development of soft skills such as negotiation and public speaking and non-work related matters such as parenting skills and health & wellbeing.

We are also encouraged to get involved in the community and are supported in our endeavors through sponsorships for key projects and dedicated community hours. We work hard and at times play hard. Being able to achieve a real work/life balance is a major benefit of working with KPMG.