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.
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.
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Ruth's story - “Finding a culture that shared my values was really important to me”.
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.
Our Actuarial team helps insurance organisations manage financial risk by analysing past data and advising on financial implications using our in-house reserving models. Industrial placement students joining this program will gain expertise in actuarial skills such as reserving, data analytics, and regulatory reporting, alongside key consulting skills. You will work with some of the world's most recognisable companies, including those listed on the London Stock Exchange, as well mutual and proprietary businesses. Our Actuaries work across both life and general insurance industries, addressing diverse client needs.
As part of our General Insurance team, you will:
As part of our Life Insurance team, you will:
Other general activities will include:
Subject to performance on the placement, you will be offered a permanent role to return in September 2027 in the actuarial team. After completing your degree, you will re-join as a second year trainee and commence your fully funded actuarial qualification (Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, IFoA).
Learning and development
If you are offered a permanent role to return at the end of your placement, you will re-join as a second year trainee and commence your actuarial qualification (Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, IFoA.)
Our supportive culture includes coaching, mentorship, and one-on-one guidance. You will be allocated a buddy before joining who will support you to settle into the team and navigate your first year 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.
You must be in the penultimate year of your undergraduate university course (the placement must take place either in your 2nd year of a 3 year course or 3rd year of a 4 year course)
On track to receive a 2.1 or above in a relevant degree (e.g. Maths, Physics, Economics, Engineering or Actuarial Science)
An 'A' or above in A-Level Mathematics or equivalent qualification;
Any
Location: Leeds
Salary: Competitive salary
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 31 January 2025
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Closing date: 31 January 2025
Job posted: Dec 16, 2024
Expiration date: Dec 16, 2025