AOS - Accounting, Advisory & Compliance Solutions School Leaver - 1 Septemb

at  Mazars

FORVIS MAZARS : WHO ARE WE?

Forvis Mazars LLP is the UK firm of Forvis Mazars Group. In the UK we have over 3,300 employees across 14 locations, delivering an outstanding client experience. Forvis Mazars is an engine for rapid and consistent career progression, offering career paths that help you pursue your interests, match your changing needs, and explore your true potential. We work with diverse, prestigious clients across a range of sectors and geographies, giving you the opportunity to constantly update and grow your skills for lifelong professional development. You can find out more about our firm here.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• On track or have obtained A-levels, BTEC or equivalent qualifications. Strong academic performance is important; however, we understand that things don’t always go to plan. Our recruitment process looks at your whole self – academic achievements as well as other experiences in which you have grown and developed. You can read about our approach to academics in our FAQs.
• Deep curiosity to learn new things and is naturally inquisitive;
• The ability to think critically solve problems and share knowledge with others;
• A commitment to self-development and learning;
• Strong sense of ownership of duties and high levels of responsibility to deliver on promises;
• Always looks to try their best in all they do and always looking for ways to improve;
• Enjoys meeting and engaging with new people with an underlying respect for individuals, diversity, and integrity;
• Works well under pressure and have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude if faced with challenging situations;
• Excellent time management skills;
• A willingness to travel and adhere to our flexible working environment.

As a school leaver apprentice here’s what will await you during your four-year training contract:
The role of an Associate Client Advisor is to ensure accurate and timely preparation of statutory financial statements for a range of UK and international clients. You will be the point of contact for your portfolio of clients, providing high quality advice on their year-end compliance process and work with other teams to deliver an excellent client experience.

We are now operating a hybrid working model, so as a trainee you will split your time between working from home, visiting the office, client sites when required or studying for your professional exams.

• During your first two years you will:
• Learn how to use accounting software and systems in order to prepare financial statements for clients’ year end requirements;
• Develop an understanding of financial statements and the nature of our clients’ business.
• Develop your accounting and business knowledge and understanding whilst working with the team to prepare financial statements and supporting files.
• Review and analyse clients’ financial information; and iXBRL tagging.

During your third year you will:

• Manage your own client portfolio;
• Self-review your own work, ensuring minimal review points are raised by managers;
• Be involved in more complex financial reporting;
• Have confident knowledge of accounting standards and best practice financial reporting processes which you apply to a given set of year end financial statements.

In your fourth year you will be expected to be able to take responsibility for the junior members of your team. You will train them, review their work and support them through their studies.