Audit - Financial Services Asset Management School Leaver Apprenticeship - Milton Keynes

Audit - Financial Services Asset Management School Leaver Apprenticeship - Milton Keynes

Audit at Forvis Mazars

• Purpose-driven work: We’re champions of the public interest — ensuring financial transparency and accountability to contribute to a fair and prosperous world.
• Client‑centric approach: Collaborate with a diverse client base, from local startups to global multinationals, gaining insights into their operations and challenges.
• Quality focused: We share a commitment to excellence, ensuring every audit adds value and builds trust.
• Learning and growth: Continuous learning with training, mentorship, and exposure to advanced audit tools.
• Global impact: Opportunity to work on international engagements and collaborate with colleagues worldwide.

About the Audit Asset Management Team

Forvis Mazars offers a world‑class audit experience with deep knowledge of the varied asset management sector.

• If you join Financial Services Asset Management, you’ll be part of a diverse team that provides seamless, cross‑border services to clients.
• You will build knowledge and understanding of the financial services asset management market by working on a broad range of client engagements.
• The team’s portfolio includes global asset management groups, green funds and renewables clients, private equity structures, listed investment trusts, real estate investment trusts, venture capital trusts, wealth manager groups, financial advisory groups, and real estate property clients.

Hear from Our School Leaver Apprentice

“The Partner I work with was really keen to share her knowledge with me, and I felt I could ask her questions from the first day.”

About the Role

As an apprentice, here’s what will await you during your four‑year training contract:

Years 1 and 2

• Master the art of auditing: Learn to prepare meticulous audit documents using the latest software and methodologies.
• Develop a deep understanding of financial statements (including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flows).
• Work side by side with clients to understand their operations, challenges, and unique circumstances.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders — both with clients and internally across service lines.

Years 3 and 4

• Take on increasingly complex audit work such as revenue recognition, valuation, and risk assessments.
• Take ownership of audit engagements and play a leading role in their delivery.
• Mentor new and more junior team members, helping them settle in and thrive.

You're joining us as a permanent employee, so the four‑year programme 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 things don’t always go to plan. Our recruitment process looks at your whole self — academic achievements and other experiences in which you have grown and developed.
• Deep curiosity to learn new things and a naturally inquisitive mindset
• 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 and find ways to improve
• Enjoys meeting and engaging with new people with respect for individuals, diversity, and integrity
• Works well under pressure and has a positive ‘can‑do’ attitude
• Excellent time management skills
• A willingness to travel and adhere to our flexible working environment

Learning and Development

Fully funded professional qualification: ACA

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

Our goal is to support you in reaching your full potential and become a standout talent.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our values.
• We value our people’s unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience — knowing this diversity creates better outcomes for our clients.
• We promote an environment where you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.

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.
• Start date: 1 September 2026
• 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.

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.