Experienced Junior Auditor

Forvis Mazars Group; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars Group is seeking a Junior Auditor to join our Center of Excellence in Barcelona. You will contribute to audit engagements for Swiss and international clients, developing technical expertise through audit procedures and close collaboration with teams in Switzerland.

The role emphasizes exposure to IFRS and Swiss accounting standards, with a focus on delivering high-quality work in a collaborative, international environment.

Qualifications

• University-level studies in audit, finance or accounting.
• Excellent analytical abilities and synthesis of information.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills in a demanding environment.
• Proactive, curious and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Participate in audit engagements for Swiss and international clients.
• Contribute to audit procedures, including testing and documentation.
• Prepare working papers, analyses and initial summaries for onshore teams.
• Assist in client deliverables, including reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with Swiss-based audit teams in an international environment.
• Support process improvements within the audit function.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Curiosity and learning

Education

University degree in audit/finance/accounting

Job description

Forvis Mazars is a leader in audit, tax and advisory services, operating worldwide across 100+ countries and territories. Join our 40,000+ strong team to grow your career through global opportunities, diverse projects, and continuous learning. Belong to a supportive environment where your unique perspective is valued and success comes from working together. Impact with your bold ideas and help drive us forward.

As a Junior Auditor, you will be part of the Forvis Mazars Group, based in our Center of Excellence in Barcelona, contributing to audit engagements for Swiss and international clients while developing your technical expertise through audit procedures, analyses, and close collaboration with teams in Switzerland.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in audit engagements for Swiss and international clients under IFRS, Swiss GAAP FER and Swiss statutory accounting requirements.
• Contribute to audit procedures, including testing, analyses and documentation, within a structured audit approach.
• Prepare working papers, analyses and initial summaries for onshore teams.
• Assist in preparing client deliverables, including reports, presentations and recommendations.
• Collaborate with audit teams based in Switzerland in an international environment.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes.

Profile

• University or business school studies in audit, finance or accounting.
• At least two years of experience in external audit, ideally within a well-structured audit firm.
• Good knowledge of audit and accounting fundamentals; exposure to IFRS is an asset.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to synthesise information.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to work in a demanding environment.
• Proactive, curious and eager to learn.

Languages

• Proficiency in English is essential.
• German language skills are considered a valuable asset, given the interaction with teams in German-speaking Switzerland.

At Forvis Mazars we are committed to guaranteeing that in our recruitment processes no person will be discriminated against for reasons of gender, age, ethnicity or nationality, religious convictions, or sexual orientation.

We believe in equal opportunities, and we are committed to the inclusion of people with disabilities in the professional environment; for this reason, the incorporation of people with an accreditable disability equal to or greater than 33% will be positively valued.