Key Takeaways
- Work towards a professional ACA qualification while gaining hands-on experience in public sector audit.
- Support audit engagements, analyse financial data, and use technology and AI tools.
- Requires GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C and 112 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications.
- Develop technical and digital skills in a supportive environment with mentorship and coaching.
About the Role
See how businesses really work and make an impact from day one.
Audit is about more than numbers. It's about understanding organisations, building trust in financial information, and helping businesses, investors and communities make informed decisions. You'll work with a diverse range of clients, gain insight into different industries, and develop skills that will benefit you throughout your career.
At Forvis Mazars, you'll work towards a professional qualification, learn from experienced professionals, and gain hands-on experience using the latest technology and data-driven tools. With real responsibility, continuous learning, and exposure to a variety of businesses, Audit offers an exciting foundation for a successful career. Ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your development, and discover how businesses really work? Start your career in Audit with Forvis Mazars and make a difference from day one.
About our team:
Join our Public Sector Audit team, working with a diverse range of organisations across central government, local authorities, police and fire services, and the NHS. You'll help deliver high-quality audit services that support transparency and accountability, while developing valuable technical, analytical and sector-specific expertise.
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.