Audit - Public Sector School Leaver Apprentice - September 2025 - Manchester

Tussell Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic school leaver apprentices for a four-year training contract in auditing. This role offers a unique opportunity to master auditing techniques, work closely with clients, and develop vital professional relationships. As you progress, you'll tackle complex audit tasks and mentor junior team members. With a fully funded professional qualification and a supportive culture focused on personal growth, this position is perfect for those eager to learn and excel in their careers. Join a team that values individuality and teamwork as you embark on an exciting journey in the public sector.

Benefits

Fully funded professional qualifications

Mentorship and coaching

Time off to study

Blended training approach

Buddy support system

Qualifications

• Strong academic performance, preferably A-levels or equivalent.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare audit documents and understand financial statements.
• Work with diverse clients and build professional relationships.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication

Curiosity

Responsibility

Positive Attitude

Education

A-levels

BTEC

Equivalent Qualifications

Tools

Audit Software

Job description

Audit - Public Sector School Leaver Apprentice - September 2025 - Manchester

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

Year 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 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 3 and beyond

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

Training

• Fully funded professional qualification for this role: Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) for 12 months, Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) for 36 months.

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 becoming a standout talent. To understand more, read our FAQs.

Additional job details

Location: Manchester

How to apply

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

At Forvis Mazars, we celebrate individuality and 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.