Accounting & Outsourcing Rotational Programme - School Leaver Apprenticeship - Sutton

Accounting & Outsourcing Rotational Programme - School Leaver Apprenticeship - Sutton

Accounting & Outsourcing at Forvis Mazars

Our AOS Rotational Programme offers early careers apprentices the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a range of accounting and outsourcing services.

• You'll rotate through specialist teams, working with clients from sectors including financial services, healthcare, large international groups, and privately owned businesses.
• You'll be part of a strong team operating across five UK offices, with access to a wider network of over 300 professionals in our Accounting and Outsourcing service line.
• The programme is designed to build your technical expertise, client relationship skills, and understanding of global finance operations.

As an apprentice, you'll rotate through departments listed below, spending a minimum of 12 months in each department across the 4-year programme. This rotation gives you broad exposure to different areas of the AOS service line. Once you complete your apprenticeship, you'll have the opportunity to specialise in a department based on your preference and business need.

Please note: Not all departments are based in every office. You'll receive more information about office-specific options if you progress to later stages of the selection process.

Departments May Include

• Accounting, Outsourcing & Advisory:
  • Work on outsourced finance function delivery, gaining experience of day-to-day accounting, management information production, VAT return calculation, and advisory support including forecasting and finance function reviews.
  • Support accounting compliance activities and learn to prepare statutory financial statements.
  • Be a key contact for your client portfolio, working across large mid-market clients including specialist financial services sector clients.
• SME Accounting & Outsourcing:
  • Work closely with smaller clients, providing finance function outsourcing, accounting compliance, and exposure to personal and corporate tax.
  • Collaborate closely with our financial planning team to provide solutions for clients and owners.
  • Work with fast-growth, entrepreneurial businesses, including a dedicated team specialising in the Healthcare sector.
• International Accounting Services:
  • Work with global clients to deliver day-to-day and year-end accounting solutions.
  • Coordinate multi-country engagements and provide interim support where clients face internal skill shortages.
  • Focus on global thinking and multi-country assignments as a specialist skill.

Hear from a Current Trainee

“The training and support at Forvis Mazars really enabled me to excel in my exams. From great study leave to useful peer groups, you really are set up for success.”

About the Role

As an Associate Client Advisor Apprentice on our Accounts & Outsourcing Services Rotational Programme, you will:

• Deliver high-quality financial compliance and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of UK and international clients.
• Gain exposure to accounting disciplines including statutory accounts, management accounts, VAT, payroll, and personal tax.
• Develop your technical and professional skills.
• Support company secretarial duties, ensuring accurate and timely statutory compliance and corporate governance.
• Be the point of contact for a portfolio of clients, providing high-quality advice and working with other teams to deliver excellent client experiences.

Role and Responsibilities

As an apprentice on the rotational programme, you will:

• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts for a variety of clients.
• Perform day-to-day accounting duties, including processing invoices, reconciling bank statements, and maintaining ledgers.
• Support the preparation and submission of VAT returns and other tax-related documentation.
• Contribute to client onboarding, including setting up financial systems and gathering initial documentation.
• Participate in financial analysis and reporting to help clients understand their business performance.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in line with internal and external compliance standards.
• Collaborate with different teams to identify and implement process improvements.
• Communicate professionally with clients, responding to queries and providing updates on work progress.
• Attend training sessions and complete coursework as part of your apprenticeship qualification.

Hybrid working model: You will split your time between working from home, visiting the office, client sites when required, or studying for professional exams.

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.
• Deep curiosity to learn new things and a naturally inquisitive mindset
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, and share knowledge
• Commitment to self-development and learning
• Strong sense of ownership of duties and high responsibility
• Always looks to try their best and seek ways to improve
• Enjoys engaging with new people with respect for diversity and integrity
• Works well under pressure and has a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
• Excellent time management skills
• Willingness to travel and adhere to a flexible working environment

Note: Strong academic performance is important, but we also consider exceptional achievements, extenuating circumstances, and contextual information such as socio-economic background.

Learning and Development

Fully funded professional qualification: ACA

• Coaching, mentorship, and one-on-one guidance
• Time off to study, blended training approach (in-person and virtual)
• Allocated a buddy before joining to support your first year
• Comprehensive training in:
  • Professional excellence
  • Client excellence
  • Digital excellence
  • Technical excellence

Goal: Support you to reach your full potential and become a standout talent.

Inclusion and Diversity

• Being inclusive is core to our culture.
• We ensure everyone is fully supported to be their unique self and provided with a level playing field.

Next Steps

• Roles will close as soon as the right candidates are found.
• Submit your application as soon as possible.
• International applicants and/or visa requirements should view our FAQs before applying for deadlines and important information.

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.