Advisory & Consulting - Monitoring Trustee Graduate Trainee - Birmingham - September 2026

Tussell Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Birmingham is seeking a motivated Graduate Trainee to support project lifecycle activities. The candidate will engage in financial and legal analysis, contribute to client onboarding, and assist in business development. Emphasis is placed on strong communication skills, attention to detail, and an eagerness to learn. This role features a hybrid work model and extensive professional development opportunities, making it ideal for recent graduates and those seeking growth in their careers.

Benefits

Comprehensive quality training

Coaching and mentorship programs

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and collaborate effectively.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical approach.

Responsibilities

• Support team through project lifecycle activities.
• Produce records for meetings and onboarding activities.
• Conduct legal and financial analysis.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Proactive approach

Curiosity and inquisitiveness

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Honours degree in relevant field

Job description

Advisory & Consulting - Monitoring Trustee Graduate Trainee - Birmingham - September 2026

The role of a Consultant is to support the team through all aspects of the project lifecycle: from winning assignments through project planning, information gathering, exploration of relevant compliance issues, financial and/or legal analysis and preparation of deliverables including drafting official reports. You will be also involved in non-client activities such as broader business development, internal projects and research initiatives.

We operate a hybrid working model, so as a consultant you will split your time between the office and working from home, in line with the team's policy.

We will support you to develop the knowledge and skills required for the role, including a strong understanding of (i) monitoring trustee services, (ii) the monitoring of behavioural and structural remedies and (iii) a variety of industries. We will also guide you to develop an appropriate communication style for our role.

As a Consultant, you will support more senior members of the team on client projects which involve monitoring parties' compliance with commitments offered to competition authorities in the UK, EU and globally.

When you first join us, typically your responsibilities will include:

• attend, and produce records of, internal and external meetings;
• support client onboarding activities; and

In addition, you will contribute to non-chargeable work in the team, including client proposals and business development opportunities.

Your mix of work will depend on the demands of the team's current assignments and your own background and skillset (for example, your understanding of legal and / or financial aspects). You may, for example, contribute to the assessment of business plans, cash flow models, valuations and monthly financial performance against budget to determine and monitor the operational health of businesses. Equally, you may be involved in legal research and analysis, to support the team to reach views and make recommendations as part of our monitoring.

In due course, you can expect to take on more responsibility on projects and begin to assume core roles in project workstreams. As you progress you will lead project workstreams and drive forward project deliverables. Your drafting responsibilities will also increase, extending to the development of report conclusions and recommendations. In addition, you will contribute to more complex financial and / or legal analysis, depending on your skillset. You will develop project management capabilities and have more client contact. You will mentor new and more junior team members, helping them to settle in and flourish.

The level of your responsibilities will be driven by your ability, your on-the-job performance and your motivation. For our part, we will equip you with the tools, guidance and opportunities to develop and succeed.

Learning and development

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

What we are looking for

We're looking for bright, motivated individuals who are working towards, or have recently completed, at least an honours degree. Qualifications in legal, business, accountancy, finance and economics-related fields are particularly relevant to our work, although these are not required. Post-graduate study – particularly in those relevant fields – is a plus. What matters most is your eagerness to learn, collaborate and apply your skills effectively.

The following skills and attributes are particularly important:

• acts with integrity and always strive to do the right thing;
• credible and effective communication skills (written and verbal) – able to communicate facts and ideas accurately and concisely;
• high level of attention to detail;
• time management skills, including ability to organise and prioritise workload;
• takes ownership of assigned tasks and adopts a pro-active approach;
• curious to learn new things and naturally inquisitive;
• works well under pressure and has a positive ‘can-do' attitude if faced with challenging situations;
• actively seeks to enhance own expertise and knowledge;

Fluency in another European language is desirable.

Additional job details

Location Birmingham

Contract, dates and working times

Start Date 1 September 2025

How to apply

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.

Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 28 February 2026

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At Forvis Mazars, we celebrate individuality and we thrive on teamwork. We give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and make an impact, so that everyone can reach their full potential.

That’s why Forvis Mazars is the smart choice.

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