Public Sector Audit Apprentice — Data-Driven Impact

Forvis Mazars LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in Leeds is offering a School Leaver Apprenticeship in Audit, designed to develop your skills from day one. You’ll work with a range of client environments, gain hands-on experience, and study toward ACA qualifications while contributing to real audit engagements.

You don’t need prior audit experience; funding and structured training are provided, along with mentorship and regular feedback. This role is based in Leeds and offers a clear path into professional services with growth

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English Language at Grade 4/C (or equivalent qualifications).
• Achieved or predicted a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points from your top three A Levels, BTECs, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, or other recognised Level 3 qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support audit engagements by testing financial information and reviewing evidence to help ensure financial statements are accurate and compliant.
• Analyse financial data to understand how businesses operate, identify risks and highlight key findings.
• Use audit technology, AI-powered tools and data analytics to interpret large volumes of data, identify trends, enhance insights and improve audit quality.
• Research accounting and auditing standards and help apply them to client situations in a practical way.
• Work closely with clients and colleagues, gathering information, responding to queries and contributing to meetings and reports.
• Collaborate with specialists across Audit, Tax and Advisory teams to gain a broader understanding of client challenges and solutions.
• Take on increasing responsibility as you develop, building technical expertise, managing your workload and strengthening client relationships.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to numbers

Communication skills

Data analytics

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C)

UCAS tariff points 112

Tools

Audit technology

AI tools

Data analytics software

Job description

Forvis Mazars in Leeds is offering a School Leaver Apprenticeship in Audit, designed to develop your skills from day one. You’ll work with a range of client environments, gain hands-on experience, and study toward ACA qualifications while contributing to real audit engagements.

You don’t need prior audit experience; funding and structured training are provided, along with mentorship and regular feedback. This role is based in Leeds and offers a clear path into professional services with growth