Audit - Financial Services Asset Management School Leaver - Milton Keynes - 1 September 2026

Tussell Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services firm in Milton Keynes offers an exciting Audit apprenticeship aimed at school leavers. Over four years, successful candidates will master auditing, engage with diverse clients, and receive fully funded professional qualification (ACA). This role encourages growth with mentoring and opportunities to tackle complex audit tasks. Applicants should have A-level or BTEC qualifications and a strong commitment to learning. Join a supportive team dedicated to your professional excellence and development.

Benefits

Fully funded professional qualification

Coaching and mentorship programs

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• On track or have obtained A-level, BTEC or equivalent qualifications.
• Commitment to self-development and learning.
• Willingness to travel and flexibility in working environment.

Responsibilities

• Master the art of auditing by preparing meticulous audit documents.
• Work side by side with clients to understand their operations.
• Mentor new and junior team members in audit engagements.

Skills

Deep curiosity to learn new things

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Strong ownership and responsibility

Positive attitude under pressure

Engagement with diverse individuals

Education

A-level, BTEC or equivalent qualifications

Job description

Audit - Financial Services Asset Management School Leaver - Milton Keynes - 1 September 2026

As a 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.

Who we're looking for

• 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 academicsin 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.

Strong academic performance is important, so we know that you're ready to take your professional exams. However, we understand things don't always go to plan – so if you don't meet our minimum requirements, please let us know if you have any exceptional achievements or extenuating circumstances which affected your results. We also consider your achievements in the context of your socio-economic background, so encourage you to submit your contextual information.

Learning and development

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 excel 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.

Training

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.

Additional job details

Location Milton Keynes

How to apply

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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