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Corporate Assistant Review

at Forvis Mazars

Graduate Scheme

Audit

Faringdon

Review Submitted: February 2026

Overall Rating

4.9 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4.8/5 - Overview of the Role
5/5 - Experience & Company Culture
5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Forvis Mazars?
Very positive experience overall that has given me an outstanding platform for the rest of my accountancy career. The staff culture has been incredibly social and senior members have massively contributed towards my professional development
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Reviewing companies financial statements and assessing whether any material mistatements are present.
The areas I have enjoyed the most is the amount of training and learning opportunities available for the role. I started the position with little to no knowledge on the position and now feel as if I am well equipped for the world of finance.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
This role has provided incredible learning pathways for myself for future career opportunities
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
Salary is competitive in this sector although bonuses are rare and minimal in this field of work
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
Incredibly well as all finance sectors respect the provided ACA qualification
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Training is a large part of the role both on the job and off the job and IO believe staff managers dedicate a large amount of time to training which has aided my development

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
5/5
I receive frequent communications with my line manager and staff on my team aswell as meetings with introductory buddys and other staff. HR and early careers teams are very responsive.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
Generally a 9-5 working hours, which is strong in London although in audit busy season these hours can increase and additional time needs to be allocated towards ACA revision
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
Incredibly well organised culture for a rapidly growing firm
How would you rate Forvis Mazars initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
Forvis Mazars has a large amount of diversity networks for people from all different backgrounds to celebrate those things that are important in their personal lives.
How would you rate Forvis Mazars CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
We are allocated CSR days every year to complete charitable acts for the local community

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Forvis Mazars to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company gives a great platform to succeed for future career endeavours
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
The recruitment process was fairly difficult and grueling but the position has been worth the struggle
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Forvis Mazars?
Do your research on the role and qualification you are entering before applying to ensure you know what you are talking about in interviews
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