Job description
As a school leaver apprentice here's what will await you during your four-year training contract. The role of a trainee is to ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial records, management accounts, VAT returns and other financial information for a range of clients. You will be a key point of contact for your portfolio of clients, providing high quality advice on their month end accounting and year-end compliance process, and you will work with other teams to deliver an excellent client experience. In Financial Outsourcing we serve a range of clients, you may work with some or all of the following types of clients;
- Financial Services - providing expert services to banks, investment firms, asset managers and payment institutions.
- Industry and Services - working with companies of varying sizes, from FTSE 350 companies, to smaller companies with turnover of £3bn or lower.
- Privately owned businesses - at Mazars in the UK, we work with over 13,000, family-owned, private equity backed and privately owned businesses.
We are now operating a hybrid working model, so as a trainee you will split your time between working from home, visiting the office, client sites when required or studying for your professional exams.
During your first and second year you will:
- Learn how to use accounting software and systems in order to prepare financial records and information for clients;
- Develop an understanding of financial statements as they relate to sectors in which your clients operates;
- Join client meetings and therefore enhance your understanding of our clients' needs;
- Co-ordinate with other service areas to deliver all round client experience; and
- During your third year you will:
- Take greater responsibility for the production of client deliverables, such as management accounts, VAT returns and year end files
- Self-review your own-work, ensuring minimal review points are raised by managers; and
- Have confident knowledge of accounting standards which you apply to clients with whom you work
In your fourth year you will:
- Take responsibility for the junior members of your team;
- Manage your workload and portfolio of clients; and
- Train more junior members of the team and review their work.
Who we're looking for
- On track or have obtained A-levels, 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.
- 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.
Training
Fully funded professional qualification for this role: Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)/ Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)
Additional qualification(s): Level 4 and Level 7 apprenticeship
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 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. To understand more read our FAQs.
Additional job details
- Location
- Leeds
- Salary
- Competitive salary
How to apply
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