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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Work towards a professional ACA qualification while gaining hands-on audit experience.
- Analyse financial data, use audit technology, and collaborate with clients and colleagues.
- Support audit engagements to ensure financial statements are accurate and compliant.
- Entry requirements include GCSE Maths and English, 112 UCAS points, and a predicted 2:1 degree.
About the Role
Join the Mid-Market Audit team at Forvis Mazars, working with a diverse portfolio of privately owned businesses, from ambitious start-ups to large international groups. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of industries, helping businesses achieve their goals while developing valuable technical, commercial and client-facing skills.
What You'll Do
- 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
- 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.
Entry Requirements
- GCSE Maths and English Language at Grade 4/C (or equivalent qualifications).
- Achieved a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points from your top three A Levels, BTECs, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, or other recognised Level 3 qualifications.
- Achieved or predicted a 2:1 degree classification (or equivalent).
We know everyone’s circumstances are different. If exceptional circumstances have affected your academic results, we’ll consider the context you provide as part of your application.
About You
- Enjoy working with numbers, analysing data and spotting trends.
- Curious about business, financial performance and risk.
- A clear communicator who builds strong relationships.
- Interested in technology, data analytics and AI in audit.
- Adaptable, motivated and eager to learn.
- Ready to study towards a professional qualification alongside your role.