Forvis Mazars

Audit - Financial Services Insurance Industrial Placement - September 2025 - London

Job posted: Oct 04, 2024
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
  • Salary average
    -
  • Type of employment
    Full-time
  • Remote
    n/a

Company

At Forvis Mazars, we celebrate individuality and we thrive on teamwork. We give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and make an impact, so that everyone can reach their full potential.

That's why Forvis Mazars is the smart choice.

Discover your potential with Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a leading international professional services firm. We are a united partnership delivering exceptional quality in audit, accounting, tax, financial advisory, outsourcing and consulting.

At Forvis Mazars, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to gain experience in a firm that truly cares about your aspirations. Forvis Mazars is an amazing place to learn and grow, we are known for giving ambitious people responsibility and exposure early in their career.

Our culture is all about, celebrating individuality and we thrive on teamwork. We give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We work together to deliver quality, create change and make an impact. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and make an impact, so that everyone can reach their full potential.

We have various Graduate Traineeships, Industrial Placements, Internships, Apprenticeships and Work Experience opportunities available throughout the year within Audit, Tax and Advisory Services. We employ into 13 of our offices nationally, meaning there is an opportunity to suit you in whatever field and location you wish to start your career in.

Perks and Benefits

  • Annual Leave +
  • Charitable giving
  • Dental insurance
  • Wellbeing benefits
  • Virtual GP
  • Cycle to work
  • Gym discounts
  • Life assurance
  • Pension
  • Flexible benefits
  • Access to our additional benefits platform

Staff testimonials

Prerak story - “There are no limits on the ways you can make an impact at Forvis Mazars”.

Laura story - “I have been supported every step of the way and I want to inspire other women to join the technology industry”.

Donay story - “At Forvis Mazars, I get more exposure to senior leaders and more opportunities to progress”.

Ruth's story - “Finding a culture that shared my values was really important to me”.

Culture and values

Strong values have been at the heart of our organisation since its creation. They guide us in our daily actions, providing a common base of values that all Forvis Mazars' partners and teams share and respect.

Integrity - ethical and moral rigour guide how we work and assist our clients.

Responsibility - we treat our clients' challenges as our own and we care about how our work may affect our communities.

Independence - we always think independently, and in our roles as auditors and advisors we always act independently.

Technical Excellence - technical excellence is one of the founding principles applied at every level in the Forvis Mazars Group. This constant search for the highest standards of quality leads to client satisfaction, improvement in business lines and staff development.

Diversity & Respect - looking beyond borders and cultural differences, we make respect for the individual and sharing the cornerstone of all human relations. United in diversity, we see our capacity to listen and our open-mindedness as a true lever for innovation.

Continuity - as new faces come and go, as one generation hands over to another, our relationships, experience and knowledge survive. We learn from the past but look to the future.

Responsibilities

  • Enjoys meeting and engaging with new people with an underlying respect for individuals, diversity, and integrity
  • You'll mentor new and more junior team members, helping them to settle in and flourish
  • You'll also take ownership of audit engagements by taking a leading role in their delivery

Contract

40 hours per week

Candidate requirements

  • Strong sense of ownership of duties and high levels of responsibility to deliver on promises
  • The ability to think critically solve problems and share knowledge with others
  • You will be expected to gather relevant information and build strong professional relationships
  • You must be in the penultimate year of your undergraduate university course
  • The placement must take place either in your second year of a three year course or thirrd year of a four year course

Skills used at work

  • Integrity

Job description

As an industrial placement trainee here's what will await you during your placement year:

  • Master the art of auditing: Learn to prepare meticulous audit documents using the latest software and methodologies, a key part of this is:
  • Financial statements: Develop a deep understanding of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flows.
  • Work side by side with clients: Be immersed into the business world by working directly with a variety of diverse companies. You will need to understand their operations, challenges, and unique circumstances.
  • Build relationships: Connect with key stakeholders both with our clients but also internally in your team and across service lines. You will be expected to gather relevant information and build strong professional relationships.

If you are offered a permanent role to return at the end of your placement, you will re-join as a second year after completing your degree. The rest of your training is outlined below.

As you progress, you'll take on increasingly complex audit work, such as; revenue recognition, valuation, and risk assessments. You'll also take ownership of audit engagements by taking a leading role in their delivery. You'll mentor new and more junior team members, helping them to settle in and flourish.

Learning and development

Fully funded professional qualification for this role: Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) Certificate Level Only

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 placement 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. To understand more read our FAQs.

What we are looking for

  • You must be in the penultimate year of your undergraduate university course (the placement must take place either in your second year of a three year course or thirrd year of a four year course)
  • 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. You can read about our approach to academics in our FAQs.
  • 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 have 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.

Accepted degree subjects

Any

Additional job details

Location: London

Salary: Competitive salary

How to apply

Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 31 December 2024

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Closing date: 31 December 2024

Job posted: Oct 04, 2024

Expiration date: Dec 03, 2024