About the opportunity Are you a proactive and ambitious first year university student looking to gain insight in the dynamic world of accountancy and professional services? The Spring Insight Programme is a one-day, in-person experience designed to support and inspire you to find your future within professional and financial services and take the first step towards your career with Forvis Mazars. You'll also have early access to apply to our Summer 2026 internship opportunities During your insight event you'll: Programme Highlights Hear from a senior key-note speaker, who will share their career journey and provide invaluable professional insights. Learn how to create your personal brand and build your networking skills, ensuring you stand out in the competitive graduate market. Engage with our Forvis Mazars panel, where you can ask questions and gain wisdom from their experiences and lessons learned. Participate in an interactive service line business simulation, giving you a comprehensive understanding of our wider business areas. Discover the Forvis Mazars recruitment process, explore routes to entry, and learn how we support students with additional needs or requirements. Hear from our previous insight programme attendee, Avneet: ‘I found the programme extremely useful hearing from professionals on how to overcome imposter syndrome which especially for students coming from diverse socio-economic backgrounds helping us to recognise that potential doesn't stem from people's backgrounds.’ The insight programme will run from 10:00-14:00. Lunch will be provided and travel expenses up to £50 reimbursed. Dates 2 April in our Edinburgh office 4 April in our Leeds office 11 April in our Birmingham office You can find Forvis Mazars office addresses here. About you Black Heritage Talent in Professional Services We welcome applications from all and in line with our commitment to improve access to our profession we particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups such as those who identify as Black, African, Caribbean, Black British or Mixed/Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black, Caribbean, White and Black African to apply for this insight programme. We are looking for exceptional individuals who are ambitious and: Studying at a UK university. In the first year of a three-year undergraduate degree or in your second year of a four-year degree. Strong interest in accounting, finance or related fields but we're open to any degree discipline. Curiosity and eagerness to learn more about the professional services industry. Commitment to self-development & learning. Affinity with our values; in particular, respect for individuals, diversity, and integrity. 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. We do not provide sponsorship for our insight programmes. However, you can apply if you are studying at a UK based university and hold a valid Student Visa for the duration of the insight programme. 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. 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 The application process for this Insight programme consists of an application form and completion of a motivation statement. If we are impressed with your application we will offer you a place. The programme will be closed for applications as soon as we find the right people, so to avoid disappointment we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Benefits Annual Leave Charitable Giving Dental Insurance Wellbeing Benefits Virtual GP Cycle to Work Gym Discounts Life Assurance Pension Flexible Benefits Meet the recruiter