Forvis Mazars
work experience

Audit - Industry & Services Industrial Placement - September 2025 - Manchester

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
Manchester
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

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