Tax - Private Client School Leaver Apprentice - Compliance - 1 September 20

at  Forvis Mazars

FORVIS MAZARS : WHO ARE WE?

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services firm delivering exceptional quality in audit, tax, financial advisory, outsourcing and consulting. We opened our first office in 1945 and as of 2024, we have evolved into a 40,000+ employee strong, unique two firm member network. In the UK we have over 3,300 employees spanning 14 locations delivering an unmatched client experience. 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;
• 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 Trainee Tax Adviser you will be supported on a varied development program, working across multiple specialisms in order to be able to meet the full needs of our clients. You will work within the national private client tax team and alongside colleagues in the Financial Planning and Privately Owned Business teams to give a full private client experience and ensure all our clients’ tax and financial planning needs are met. You will be provided an opportunity to work with colleagues in different tax disciplines in your first two years, including tax assurance, UK and international tax advisory and trusts and estates, resulting in a broad understanding of the services we can offer our Private Clients. You’ll ensure a client meets all their tax obligations by preparing and submitting tax returns and other necessary forms. You will also review clients’ business structures and personal financial arrangements to deliver solutions for their financial goals and business needs. You’ll get vital client facing experience of building ongoing relationships with clients and develop the ability to identify all their tax and planning goals.
We are now operating a hybrid working model, so as a school leaver apprentice you will split your time between working from home, visiting the office, client sites when required or studying for your professional exams.