Accounting & Outsourcing Rotation Programme - Apprentice - MiltonKeynes

Overview

As an apprentice, you'll rotate through departments listed below, spending a minimum of 12 months in each department across the 4-year programme. This rotation gives you broad exposure to different areas of the AOS service line. Once you complete your apprenticeship, you'll have the opportunity to specialise in a department based on your preference and business need at the time.

• Accounting, Outsourcing & Advisory:
  Working on outsourced finance function delivery, you will gain experience of day-to-day accounting, the production of management information, calculation of VAT returns, and advisory support including forecasting and finance function reviews. In addition, supporting with accounting compliance activities you will learn how to prepare statutory financial statements. You'll be a key contact for your client portfolio, and will work across large mid-market clients including our specialist financial services sector team.
• SME Accounting & Outsourcing:
  Our SME team work very differently, meeting the needs of our smaller clients who often value the wide range of Forvis Mazars services being provided through a single contact point. Work here includes finance function outsourcing and accounting compliance, but you will also gain experience of personal and corporate tax. This team work closely to provide a solution for the client and the owner as one, and so collaborate closely with our financial planning team.
  
  Our target SME clients are fast-growth, entrepreneurial businesses and we also have a dedicated team specialising in the Healthcare sector.
• International Accounting Services:
  Work with global clients to deliver day-to-day and year-end accounting solutions. You'll help coordinate multi-country engagements and may provide interim support where clients face internal skill shortages. While the services here are similar to those in other parts of AOS, the ability to think globally and to support our clients with multi-country assignments is our real specialist skill.

"The training and support at Forvis Mazars really enabled me to excel in my exams. From great study leave to useful peer groups, you really are set up for success." 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.

As an Associate Client Advisor Apprentice on our Accounts & Outsourcing Services Rotational Programme, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial compliance and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of UK and international clients. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of accounting disciplines, including statutory accounts, management accounts, VAT, payroll and personal tax, while developing your technical and professional skills.

The role of a company secretary is to ensure accurate and timely statutory compliance and corporate governance for a range of UK and international clients. You will be the point of contact for a portfolio of clients, providing high quality advice and working with other teams to deliver an excellent client experience.

• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts for a variety of clients.
• Perform day-to-day accounting duties, including processing invoices, reconciling bank statements, and maintaining ledgers.
• Support the preparation and submission of VAT returns and other tax-related documentation.
• Contribute to client onboarding, including setting up financial systems and gathering initial documentation.
• Participate in financial analysis and reporting to help clients understand their business performance.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in line with internal and external compliance standards.
• Collaborate with different teams to identify and implement process improvements.
• Communicate professionally with clients, responding to queries and providing updates on work progress.
• Attend training sessions and complete coursework as part of your apprenticeship qualification.

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.

• 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.
• 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…