Key Takeaways
- Work towards a professional ACA qualification while gaining hands-on audit experience with insurance clients.
- Requires GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C, 112 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications, and a predicted 2:1 degree.
- Develop technical, analytical, and digital skills in a supportive environment with mentorship and study leave.
- The role is based in London and starts in September.
About the Role
Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future.
What You'll Do
- See how businesses really work and make an impact from day one.
- Audit is about understanding organisations, building trust in financial information, and helping businesses, investors and communities make informed decisions.
- Work with a diverse range of clients, gain insight into different industries, and develop skills that will benefit you throughout your career.
- Work towards a professional qualification, learn from experienced professionals, and gain hands-on experience using the latest technology and data-driven tools.
- Gain real responsibility, continuous learning, and exposure to a variety of businesses.
About the Financial Services Insurance Audit Team
Join our Financial Services Insurance Audit team, working with a diverse portfolio of clients across the insurance sector, including insurers, brokers and Lloyd’s syndicates. You'll gain exposure to both UK and global organisations, developing valuable technical, analytical and sector-specific skills while building your understanding of one of the world's largest and most complex insurance markets.
What You'll Work On
- Support audit engagements by testing financial information and reviewing evidence to help ensure financial statements are accurate and compliant.
- Analyse financial data to understand how businesses operate, identify risks and highlight key findings.
- Use audit technology, AI-powered tools and data analytics to interpret large volumes of data, identify trends, enhance insights and improve audit quality.
- Research accounting and auditing standards and help apply them to client situations in a practical way.
- Work closely with clients and colleagues, gathering information, responding to queries and contributing to meetings and reports.
- Collaborate with specialists across Audit, Tax and Advisory teams to gain a broader understanding of client challenges and solutions.
- Take on increasing responsibility as you develop, building technical expertise, managing your workload and strengthening client relationships.
Your Development and Benefits
- You don't need prior audit experience before you join. We'll help you build your knowledge through professional study, hands-on client work and ongoing support from your team.
- Develop your technical expertise through funded ACA study, structured training and dedicated study leave.
- Build digital skills by learning how technology, data analytics and automation are transforming the audit profession.
- Learn in a supportive environment with access to a buddy, mentor and experienced colleagues who will help you succeed.
- Apply your learning to real client work, gaining practical experience from day one and seeing the impact of your contribution.
- Benefit from a balanced approach to study and client work, with regular check-ins, coaching and guidance throughout your programme.
If you're curious, analytical and ready to keep learning, Audit offers the opportunity to develop sought-after skills, work with a diverse range of clients and build your confidence in a career that helps businesses grow, manage risk and maintain trust in financial reporting.