A&C - Risk Consulting - Industry & Services Apprentice - 1 September 2026 - London

MAZARS UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking a School Leaver Apprentice for its Risk Consulting Industry and Services team in London. This four-year apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in internal audit reviews, allowing you to contribute to significant process improvements for diverse clients. Candidates should be committed to self-development, possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and be prepared to engage with a wide range of individuals. The role ensures ongoing professional growth, including funded qualifications such as ACA followed by CIA.

Benefits

Fully funded professional qualifications

Coaching and mentorship

Flexible working opportunities

Inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• Strong academic performance is desirable, but life experiences also matter.
• Curiosity and a commitment to self-development are essential.
• Ownership of responsibilities and timely delivery are expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audit reviews of clients' operations.
• Perform internal audits by testing and reviewing documentation.
• Build effective rapport with client staff while obtaining information.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication

Inquisitive attitude

Education

A-levels or equivalent qualifications

Job description

A&C - Risk Consulting - Industry & Services School Leaver Apprentice - 1 September 2026 - London (5496)

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the UK and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact.

About the Advisory & Consulting Team

At Forvis Mazars, our Advisory and Consulting service line is an award winning, global group of successful, entrepreneurial teams. The scope of roles across our service line is broad and varied which is great for our team and clients. The diversity of our service offering enables us to make the time we spend with our clients count by helping them take meaningful, key decisions with confidence and meet their goals.

In Advisory & Consulting, collaboration is at the core of all we do. We have over 800 experts across our teams who operate as subject matter experts across our 6 business units: Deals and Financing, Financial Services Consulting, Consulting, Infrastructure Finance, Forensics and Completion and Restructuring & Insolvency with the aim of adding value to clients by finding solutions to a range of financial issues as one collaborative team.

Join a team that prioritises quality and trust. Our team is commercial, pragmatic, and reactive to the changes in the market whilst also taking the time to ensure our approach is personal and productive.

About the Risk Consulting Industry and Services team

The Risk Consulting Industry and Services team offers internal audit, advisory and other assurance services across multiple organisations. The Industry & Services team provides services to companies of varying sizes, from FTSE 350 companies, to companies with turnover of over £3bn, to smaller, privately-owned companies. The entities we work with range from manufacturing, transport, energy and utilities to those of a more services nature such as media, retail, professional services and technology. We provide our clients with clarity over the performance of their risk and internal control processes and raise recommendations for improvement where required. The team primarily provide outsourced and co-sourced internal audit services, however we also provide (or support other teams with the delivery of) a range of risk-based engagements for example enterprise risk management advisory services and external quality assessments, to name but a few.

Hear from one of our trainees, Hannah: There is a strong support network and culture at Forvis Mazars which encourages you to be inquisitive and engaging from the outset - improving and growing as an individual is really encouraged here.

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, click here to hear their stories.

About the role

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

In this role, you will conduct internal audit reviews of our clients' operations in specific areas. You will be responsible for undertaking internal audits into individual areas of the client's business, providing recommendations that are proportionate and in line with best practice. You will undertake all aspects of the internal audit from opening meeting to report writing/audit closure. The audits that you will undertake will be varied and diverse and will have a direct meaningful impact on our clients and the communities they serve. You will help them to shape their internal processes, reduce their exposure to risk and highlight the opportunities facing them.

First two years

• Perform internal audits by testing and reviewing documentation to establish a client's exposure to risk and the effectiveness of the processes in place to mitigate risks;
• Obtain relevant information from clients whilst building an effective rapport with client staff;
• Undertake internal audit testing using a range of tools and methods in order to review and provide recommendations on the client's business operations;
• Develop a thorough understanding of the nature of the client's business, best practice, and applicable regulations;
• Take ownership for an internal audit project within the first two months, including providing feedback to clients verbally and through written internal audit reports; and
• Develop personal and professional skills through regular training, with the support of your team and your line manager.

Third year

• Start to be involved in supporting client managers in the planning stages of work, such as attending scoping meetings and drafting internal audit Terms of Reference documents;
• Start to specialise in particular sub-sectors or types of audits where you have developed an interest;
• Increase your confidence in providing your own solutions and ideas to complex client scenarios;
• Perform more challenging technical audits under the guidance of the relevant Forvis Mazars manager;
• Gain proficiency in report writing, and begin to review the work of more junior team members; and
• Be able to aid junior team members by providing support and feedback.

Final year

• Be able to complete complex audit reviews with minimal supervision from Forvis Mazars managers;
• Act as a point of contact for both internal Forvis Mazars management, junior members of the team, and clients, ensuring that the internal audit work of others is completed within required timeframes;
• Begin managing the operational delivery of client internal audit plans, including taking ownership for scoping meetings with clients to develop internal audit Terms of Reference documents;
• Develop client portfolio and contract management skills, that will put you on a pathway to the Assistant Manager grade;
• Gain exposure to Board-level client meetings, shadow managers who will be responsible for presenting our reports; and
• Provide on the job advice, training, and supervision of junior staff, with the opportunity to take on Manager responsibilities.

You're joining us as a permanent employee, so the 4 years is only the beginning of your exceptional career journey at Forvis Mazars.

Who we're looking for

• On track or have obtained A-levels 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;
• Excellent time management skills;
• A willingness to travel and adhere to our flexible working environment.

Learning and development

Fully funded professional qualifications for this role: ACA followed by CIA

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.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.

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. Please note the start date is 1 September 2026. 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.