Audit - Financial Services Banking Graduate Trainee - London

Tussell Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent audit firm in London is seeking a Graduate Trainee in Financial Services Banking. In this role, you'll engage in auditing practices, collaborate with clients, and receive comprehensive training towards ACA qualification. The firm values diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce, ensuring a rich learning environment. Ideal candidates will have strong academic backgrounds and a commitment to continuous learning, with a starting date of September 1, 2026.

Benefits

Fully funded professional qualification (ACA)

Mentorship and coaching

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• On track to or have completed an undergraduate degree.
• Strong academics valued alongside personal growth experiences.
• Commitment to self-development and lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meticulous audit documents using latest software.
• Master financial statements and develop a deep understanding of financials.
• Work directly with diverse clients and build professional relationships.

Skills

Curiosity

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Engagement with people

Ownership and responsibility

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Audit - Financial Services Banking Graduate Trainee - London

• Company Forvis Mazars LLP
• Location London

Audit at Forvis Mazars

Overview: We are champions of the public interest, contributing to financial transparency and accountability through high-quality audits. Your work matters and supports a fair and prosperous world.

• Client-centric human approach: Collaborate with a diverse client base—from local startups to global multinationals—across various sectors. Your recommendations will shape client success.
• Quality focus: Join a community of 1,400 professionals dedicated to excellence; our rigorous standards ensure audits add value and build trust.
• Learning and growth: Receive training toward globally recognised qualifications, mentorship, and exposure to cutting-edge tools in a supportive environment that develops your soft skills.
• Global impact: Work on international engagements, collaborate with colleagues worldwide, and broaden your horizons.

As a graduate trainee, here is what you will experience during the three-year training contract:

Year 1

• Master the art of auditing: Learn to prepare meticulous audit documents using the latest software and methodologies.
• Financial statements: Develop a deep understanding of balance sheets, income statements, and cash flows.
• Work with clients: Be immersed in the business world by working directly with diverse companies to understand their operations, challenges, and unique circumstances.
• Build relationships: Connect with key stakeholders within clients, your team, and across service lines; gather relevant information and build strong professional relationships.

Years 2 and 3

• Progress to increasingly complex audit work (e.g., revenue recognition, valuation, risk assessments) and take ownership of audit engagements with a leading role in delivery.
• Mentor new and junior team members to help them settle in and flourish.
• You will join as a permanent employee; the three years mark the beginning of your career at Forvis Mazars.

About the Financial Services Banking Team

Forvis Mazars offers a world-class audit experience with deep knowledge of the banking sector. You will work with a range of clients, including overseas banks and UK challenger banks, across activities such as retail, commercial, private (wealth management), merchant, and investment banking, as well as building societies, leasing, asset-backed lending, payment service providers, and security brokers.

Hear from our graduate trainee Sophie:

“There is a really strong sense of community at Forvis Mazars which I think really sets it apart from other firms. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my first year.”

To learn more, hear their stories on our site.

Learning and development

Fully funded professional qualification for this role: ACA

Our 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 to help you settle into the team.

You will receive comprehensive development to grow in professional, client, digital, and technical excellence. Our goal is to help you reach your full potential and become a standout talent. For more information, read our FAQs.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as core to our values. We believe diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences lead to better outcomes for clients. We foster an environment where you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.

What we are looking for

• On track to or have completed an undergraduate degree. Strong academics are important, but we consider your whole self, including experiences that demonstrate growth. See our FAQs for our approach to academics.
• Deep curiosity and a natural inclination to learn
• Critical thinking, problem solving, and willingness to share knowledge
• Commitment to self-development and lifelong learning
• Ownership, responsibility, and reliability
• Drive to improve and always do your best
• Enjoy engaging with people, with respect for diversity and integrity
• Ability to work under pressure with a positive, can-do attitude
• Willingness to travel and adapt to a flexible working environment

Additional job details

Location: London

How to apply

Roles will be closed when suitable candidates are found, so apply early. Start date is 1 September 2026. International applicants and visa requirements are explained in our FAQs.

Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 30 November 2025.

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