AOS - Accounting, Advisory & Compliance Solutions School Leaver - 1 September 2025 - Milton Keynes
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.
About the role
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 working 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 while 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:
You will be expected to take responsibility for the junior members of your team. You will train them, review their work, and support them through their studies.
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.
* 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 has 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.
Learning and development
Fully funded professional qualification for this role: Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT)/ Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA). Additional qualification(s): Level 4 & Level 7 apprenticeship.
Our supportive culture includes coaching, mentorship, and one-on-one guidance. In addition to funding qualifications, we provide time off to study, and a blended training approach including in-person and virtual learning. You will be allocated a buddy before joining who will support you to settle into the team and navigate your first year at Forvis Mazars.
You will also receive comprehensive quality training and development to excel in your professional career; this includes development in professional excellence, client excellence, digital excellence, and technical excellence. Our goal is to support you in reaching your full potential and become a standout talent.
Inclusion and diversity
Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond, is fully supported to be their unique self and provided with a level playing field.
Next steps
Roles will be closed as soon as we find the right people, so to avoid disappointment we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. If you are an international applicant and/or require a visa please view our FAQs before applying to be aware of deadlines and important information you need to know before applying. #J-18808-Ljbffr