AOS - Small to Medium Enterprise School Leaver Apprenticeship

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AOS - Small to Medium Enterprise School Leaver Apprenticeship

About the role

As a school leaver apprentice here's what will await you during your four-year training contract. The role is to deliver a high-quality compliance service to a range of SME clients. The services we deliver include (but are not limited to) unaudited statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, iXBRL tagging, personal tax returns, P11D's, VAT returns, and management accounts. This means there is excellent variety in the work which is key as part of your development. It also serves to develop you as a more rounded accountant and advisor.

You will be client-facing and given responsibility from an early stage, working under the direction of Seniors, Assistant Managers, and Managers, to provide high-quality advice on clients' year-end compliance processes and work with other teams to deliver an excellent client experience. 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, and studying for your professional exams.

During your training contract you will:

• Learn how to use accounting and tax software and systems in order to prepare financial statements and tax returns, as well as IXBRL tagging.
• Develop an understanding of financial statements and the nature of the clients' business.
• Be able to obtain relevant information from other departments and clients whilst building good communication with both.
• Work closely with your colleagues to encourage teamwork and asking questions to proactively aid your development.
• Learn and gain exposure to other services we deliver including VAT returns, management accounts, P11D's, and personal tax returns.
• Proactively manage your own assigned client work, with a focus on efficiencies to maximise business performance also.
• Self-review your own work, ensuring minimal review points are raised by managers.
• Develop your knowledge of accounting standards which you apply to a given set of year-end financials.
• Develop a sound technical knowledge of up-to-date accounting and tax matters.
• Coach and lead more junior team members as you progress through your contract.
• Work directly with our clients and begin developing relationships with those clients to deliver on repeat engagements.

Who we're looking for

• On track or have obtained A-levels, BTEC, or equivalent qualifications.
• 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 looks 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 has 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.

Learning and development

• Fully funded professional qualification for this role: Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)/ Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)
• Additional qualification(s): Level 4 & 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 becoming standout talent.

Inclusion and diversity

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond, is fully supported to be their unique self and provided with a level playing field.

Next steps

Roles will be closed as soon as we find the right people, so to avoid disappointment we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. If you are an international applicant and/or require a visa, please view our FAQs before applying to be aware of deadlines and important information you need to know before applying.

About Mazars

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 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.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.