Corporate Assistant - Audit Review
at Forvis Mazars
School Leaver Programme
Audit
Nottingham
Review Submitted: February 2026
Overall Rating
4 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Performing audit procedures on numerous client's financial statements - Thinking about risks for misstatements and how we can eliminate these,
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It can be long hours and hard work but generally enjoyable
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed my skills working on excel considerably. I have gained a good understanding on the finance sector as a whole alongside improving on communication, planning etc.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Sometimes there are hiccups with the early careers team but generally well structured.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Support is there from majority of the staff and my people manager - Sometimes there is a push on workload which makes it difficult to balance.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
BPP Have always offered good support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Gives you a wide range of finance knowledge even if no direct audit link.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Monthly socials and networking opportunities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Forvis Mazars to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Opens the door to the finance industry. As a mid tier firm have a good standard but also don't typically feel like just a number.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Forvis Mazars?
Have the right mindset to want to improve and want to work.
