Audit Public Sector - Apprentice

Audit Public Sector - School Leaver Apprentice - Newcastle

• Company Forvis Mazars
• Location Newcastle upon Tyne

As an apprentice here's what will await you during your four-year training contract:

Years 1 and 2:

• 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.

Years 3 and 4:

• 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. You re joining us as a permanent employee, so the 3 years is only the beginning of your exceptional career journey at Forvis Mazars.

Forvis Mazars offers a world-class audit experience with deep, specialist knowledge of the Public sector. If you join Public Sector Audit, you will be part of a brilliant team that provides distinctive audit and advisory services, and works with:

• Local government bodies including Councils, police and fire bodies
• NHS Trusts and Integrated Commissioning Boards

"The Partner I work with was really keen to share her knowledge with me, and I felt I could ask her questions from the first day".

Every story is different at Forvis Mazars. Our people have amazing, personal experiences so the best way to learn about life here is to hear it first hand,  to hear their stories.

• 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 .
• 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;
• A willingness to travel and adhere to our flexible working environment.

Fully funded professional qualification for this role: ACA

Our supportive culture includes coaching, mentorship, and one-on-one guidance to help you grow, belong and make an impact. 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 grow 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 .

Location Newcastle upon Tyne

Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 30 November 2025

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