Audit - Social Sector School Leaver Apprentice - September 2025
Forvis Mazars
Nottingham, GB
As a school leaver trainee here's what will await you during your four-year training contract:\nYear 1 and 2\n\n - Master the art of auditing: Learn to prepare meticulous audit documents using the latest software and methodologies, a key part of this is:\n - Financial statements: Develop a deep understanding of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flows.\n - 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.\n - 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.\nYears 3 and beyond\nAs 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. You're joining us as a permanent employee, so the 4 years is only the beginning of your exceptional career journey at Forvis Mazars.\nWho we're looking for\n\n - On track or have obtained A-level, BTEC or equivalent qualifications. 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.\n - Deep curiosity to learn new things and is naturally inquisitive;\n - The ability to think critically solve problems and share knowledge with others;\n - A commitment to self-development and learning;\n - Strong sense of ownership of duties and high levels of responsibility to deliver on promises;\n - Always looks to try their best in all they do and always looking for ways to improve;\n - Enjoys meeting and engaging with new people with an underlying respect for individuals, diversity, and integrity;\n - Works well under pressure and have a positive can-do' attitude if faced with challenging situations;\n - Excellent time management skills;\n - A willingness to travel and adhere to our flexible working environment.\nLearning and development \n\nFully funded professional qualification for this role: Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)\nOur 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 first year at Forvis Mazars.\nYou 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.