Audit - Privately Owned Business Graduate Trainee - Edinburgh

Industry Placements; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is looking for a Graduate Trainee to join their Audit team in Birmingham. This full-time, on-site role offers a unique opportunity to develop auditing skills through hands-on experiences with various clients. Over a three-year training period, you will gain extensive knowledge in financial statement preparation and client engagement, supported by fully funded professional qualifications and mentorship.

Benefits

Fully funded professional qualification

Mentorship and coaching

Flexible working environment

Time off to study

Qualifications

• Strong academic performance and commitment to self-development are essential.
• Looking for candidates with a deep curiosity and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare audit documents and financial statements while working with diverse clients.
• Take ownership of audit engagements and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Time Management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Tools

Audit Software

Job description

Audit - Privately Owned Business Graduate Trainee - Edinburgh

Industry Placements

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

30+ days ago

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Graduate Trainee for their Audit team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to master auditing skills while working closely with a diverse range of clients, from startups to multinational corporations. Over a three-year training contract, you'll develop critical skills in financial statements, problem-solving, and client engagement. With a strong emphasis on learning and personal growth, you will receive fully funded professional qualifications and mentorship to help you excel in your career. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and fosters professional excellence, making a real impact in the world of auditing.

Fully funded professional qualification

Mentorship and coaching

Flexible working environment

Time off to study

Qualifications

• Strong academic performance and commitment to self-development are essential.
• Looking for candidates with a deep curiosity and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare audit documents and financial statements while working with diverse clients.
• Take ownership of audit engagements and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Time Management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Tools

Audit Software

Audit - Privately Owned Business Graduate Trainee - Edinburgh

Audit at Forvis Mazars

• Purpose-driven work: At Forvis Mazars, we're not just auditors; we're champions of the public interest. By ensuring financial transparency and accountability, we contribute to a fair and prosperous world. Your work matters.
• Client-centric human approach: Imagine collaborating with a diverse client base – from local startups to global multinationals – across fascinating sectors. As an auditor, you'll gain insights into their operations, challenges, and opportunities. Your recommendations will shape their success.
• Quality focussed: We're passionate about quality. Join a community of 1,400 professionals who share your commitment to excellence. Our rigorous standards ensure that every audit adds value and builds trust.
• Learning and growth: Continuous learning is key. You'll receive training in globally recognised qualifications, mentorship, and exposure to cutting-edge tools. Plus, our supportive environment encourages you to thrive and develop your soft skills.
• Global impact: Our reach extends beyond borders. Work on international engagements, collaborate with colleagues worldwide, and broaden your horizons. Your contributions will resonate globally.

About the Privately Owned Business Team

At Forvis Mazars, we passionately support privately owned businesses in achieving their goals. In the UK, we work with over 13,000 family-owned, private equity backed and privately owned businesses. If you join Privately-Owned Business, you will be part of a dynamic team whose client base covers the full range of businesses from entrepreneurial startups to multi hundred million pound turnover international groups.

About the role

As a graduate trainee, here's what will await you during your three-year training contract:

Year 1:

• 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 in 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 2 and 3:

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 an undergraduate degree. 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.
• 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 has a positive ‘can-do' attitude if faced with challenging situations.
• A willingness to travel and adhere to our flexible working environment.

Learning and development

Fully funded professional qualification for this role: ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland).

Our supportive culture includes coaching, mentorship, and one-on-one guidance. 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.

Inclusion and diversity

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond, is fully supported to be their unique self and provided with a level playing field. To read more about our approach click here.

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. 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.

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars LLP is the UK firm of Forvis Mazars Group. In the UK we have over 3,300 employees across 14 locations, delivering an outstanding client experience. Forvis Mazars is an engine for rapid and consistent career progression, offering career paths that help you pursue your interests, match your changing needs, and explore your true potential. We work with diverse, prestigious clients across a range of sectors and geographies, giving you the opportunity to constantly update and grow your skills for lifelong professional development. You can find out more about our firm here.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.

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