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Our next Trainee application period will start at the beginning of fall 2025! Explore all available trainee positions here.

The KPMG Trainee Program is aimed at 3rd to 5th year and recently graduated university and university of applied science students who have a background in Business, Law, or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Maths). The program offers paid, full-time trainee positions that last from 3 to 10 months, depending on the position.

Each year, KPMG hires around 150 trainees through this program, with opportunities available in Audit, Tax & Legal, and Advisory Services. While most of the positions are based in Helsinki, there are also open positions at other KPMG office locations across Finland. The application period for the Trainee Program occurs twice a year: once at the beginning of the year and again in early fall. 

If you are seeking opportunities outside of the Trainee program, please visit KPMG Careers site.

 

What does the Trainee Program offer?

  • Hands-on experience in consulting and client assignments
  • Chance to meet skilled and talented people with different professional backgrounds
  • Chance to work with the best professionals in Finland and develop your own expertise
  • Competitive salary and benefits, like occupational health care, leisure time insurance, and lunch benefit
  • Eventually, you may be offered an opportunity to continue your career at KPMG after the traineeship period

 

What we are looking for in a Trainee?

  • 3-5 years of university studies in Business, Law or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths)
  • Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to learn & develop oneself
  • A curious mind and a genuine interest in our business
  • Previous experience in the field or other relevant skills and knowledge can be considered as an advantage

 

Hear more about our Trainee Program and work in our different business areas: KPMG Trainee-haku - YouTube

Read about the experiences of our previous Trainees

My colleagues and the team spirit has been the best part of my trainee period at KPMG. And that I’ve felt that I’ve been treated as an equal team member from the start.
Veera, Finance
From day one I got assigned to various interesting projects and my supportive colleagues immediately made me feel welcomed to the KPMG team. During my trainee period I have gained a lot of knowledge and my desire to learn is only growing.
Nina, Tax & Legal
The best thing about working at KPMG is to get to learn new things, possibility for own professional development and the awesome colleagues
Eero, Audit & Assurance
Intriguing projects and positive client feedback were highlights of my period as a KPMG Trainee. Also, nice and determined colleagues helped me to thrive as a future expert!
Mikko, Cyber
Do you like to challenge yourself and learn new things? Then the audit trainee program is a dream come true for you!
Laura, Audit
My trainee period was a positive experience, which allowed me to develop myself as an expert and offered me the opportunity for a wide range of learning. My work was very versatile from the start, and offered challenges and possibilities to develop myself. I got well into the team, and in addition to getting to know other trainees I also got to know widely more seasoned colleagues.
Joonatan, Tax & Legal
My colleagues and the team spirit has been the best part of my trainee period at KPMG. And that I’ve felt that I’ve been treated as an equal team member from the start.
Veera, Finance
From day one I got assigned to various interesting projects and my supportive colleagues immediately made me feel welcomed to the KPMG team. During my trainee period I have gained a lot of knowledge and my desire to learn is only growing.
Nina, Tax & Legal
The best thing about working at KPMG is to get to learn new things, possibility for own professional development and the awesome colleagues
Eero, Audit & Assurance
Intriguing projects and positive client feedback were highlights of my period as a KPMG Trainee. Also, nice and determined colleagues helped me to thrive as a future expert!
Mikko, Cyber
Do you like to challenge yourself and learn new things? Then the audit trainee program is a dream come true for you!
Laura, Audit
My trainee period was a positive experience, which allowed me to develop myself as an expert and offered me the opportunity for a wide range of learning. My work was very versatile from the start, and offered challenges and possibilities to develop myself. I got well into the team, and in addition to getting to know other trainees I also got to know widely more seasoned colleagues.
Joonatan, Tax & Legal

How to apply for the KPMG Trainee Program?

How does the recruitment process continue?

  1. Check out open positions at trainee.kpmg.fi/jobs and apply by submitting your cover letter, CV and a transcript of studies or a degree certificate. You can apply for several positions with one application.
  2. After the application period has ended, all applicants will take part in KPMG Ready Game, our interactive game-based assessment.
  3. Based on the overall qualification, we will invite the most suitable candidates to an individual interview, which will be held online. For some of the positions, a case assignment and a second interview are part of the recruitment process.

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions about the recruitment process and KPMG Ready game below.

Contact us

If you have questions regarding the Trainee Program or the recruiting process, please contact us by email at recruitment@kpmg.fi

You can also reach out to our recruiters: 

 

Advisory 

Anna Ruokamo

anna.ruokamo@kpmg.fi

+358 44 564 2794

 

Audit & Assurance

Petra Simoinen

petra.simoinen@kpmg.fi

+358 50 520 2984

 

Tax & Legal 

Jasmin Lönnberg

jasmin.lönnberg@kpmg.fi

+358 44 485 4546

 

Business Support

Petra Simoinen

petra.simoinen@kpmg.fi

+358 50 520 2984

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