Public Sector Audit Graduate — Data-Driven Impact

targetjobs UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded ACA study

Structured training and dedicatedstudy

Dedicated study leave

Buddy and mentor support

Real client work from day one

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in the UK invites application for a School Leaver Apprentice to embark on a structured ACA study while gaining hands-on audit experience. You will work on engagements, test financial information, and develop technical and analytical skills in a supportive environment.

You’ll learn from experienced professionals, benefit from tailored training, and progress through increasing responsibility as you contribute to client meetings and reporting, with a focus on technology, data

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with numbers, analysing data and spotting trends.
• Curious about business, financial performance and risk.
• A clear communicator who builds strong relationships.
• Interested in technology, data analytics and AI in audit.
• Adaptable, motivated and eager to learn.
• Ready to study towards a professional qualification alongside your role.

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

Numbers

Data analysis

Communication

Tech, data analytics & AI in audit

Adaptable

Study towards professional qual.

Tools

Audit software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Forvis Mazars in the UK invites application for a School Leaver Apprentice to embark on a structured ACA study while gaining hands-on audit experience. You will work on engagements, test financial information, and develop technical and analytical skills in a supportive environment.

You’ll learn from experienced professionals, benefit from tailored training, and progress through increasing responsibility as you contribute to client meetings and reporting, with a focus on technology, data