Aos - Accounting & Outsourcing School Leaver Apprenticeship Rotation Programme - Leeds - September 2027

About the role

Kick-start your career with hands-on experience! 🚀 Our Accounts & Outsourcing Services (AOS) Programme is your chance to dive into the world of finance and gain real-world skills while working towards a professional ACA qualification.

You'll team up with a diverse range of clients, from energetic startups to massive global corporations 🌍, helping them level up their finances, streamline their processes, and make smart business moves. Get ready to build serious technical expertise, master digital and project management skills, forge strong client relationships, and get a genuine feel for how businesses operate both in the UK and internationally. This programme is all about becoming more than just a qualified accountant – it’s about equipping you with the skills, confidence, and business savvy to lead. 🌟

About the Programme:

A career in AOS means variety, responsibility, and making a real impact from day one. Through exciting rotations, you'll gain experience supporting fast-growing businesses with their finance functions. You’ll work with international clients, prepare financial information, deliver valuable business insights, and jump into advisory projects. You'll sharpen your technical skills, build sector knowledge, and see firsthand how tech, automation, and AI are revolutionising finance. By the end of the programme, you’ll have a solid grasp of accounting and outsourcing, valuable client experience, top-notch digital and project management skills, and the confidence to find your niche. 😎

Hear from our trainee in AOS:

“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.” 👍

Does this sound like you?

We’re looking for curious, ambitious individuals who are ready to jump in! 🤩

• Do you love solving problems and figuring out how things work? 🤔
• Are you organised, thrive on deadlines, and have an eye for detail? 🧐
• Are you a team player who enjoys building relationships with different people? 🤝
• Are you eager to get a qualification and level up your skills? 🎓
• Do you take ownership and see things through? ✅
• Can you easily adapt to new challenges and priorities? 🤸‍♀️
• Are you interested in business, finance, and how organisations make decisions? 💼
• Are you excited to use technology and explore how digital tools and AI can make work smarter and more efficient? 🤖

If you're seeking a programme packed with variety, responsibility, client exposure, and real career development, our AOS Rotational Programme is your launchpad. 🚀

To apply for our School Leaver Apprenticeship, you’ll need:

• GCSE Maths and English Language at Grade 4/C (or equivalent).
• Achieved or predicted a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points from your top three A Levels, BTECs, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, or other recognised Level 3 qualifications.

We understand everyone's journey is unique. If your academic results were impacted by exceptional circumstances, please tell us your story in your application. 📝

What you'll work on:

Get ready for rotations across different AOS teams, collaborating with a wide array of clients, industries, and projects. You could be:

• Supporting finance functions with cutting-edge tech, automation, and AI tools. 💡
• Providing clients with insightful management information to guide key business decisions. 📊
• Producing financial statements and partnering with clients to manage their audit process. 📈
• Collaborating with international clients, global teams, and Forvis Mazars colleagues on global coordination activities. 🌐
• Developing expertise in exciting sectors like financial services and healthcare. 🏥
• Contributing to advisory projects, like reviewing client finance functions and recommending improvements using the latest tech and AI. ✨
• Analysing financial data to crack business challenges. 🔍
• Building strong client relationships and becoming a trusted part of their finance team. 😊

Your Development & Benefits:

No accounting expert needed – we’ll build your knowledge through professional study, real client work, and amazing team support. 💯

• Funded ACA Study: Get the support, structured training, and study leave you need to ace your exams. 📚
• Digital Confidence: Learn how tax tech, data, and automation drive modern client work. 💻
• Supportive Team: Access a buddy, mentor, and colleagues ready to help you shine. 🫂
• Real Impact: Put your learning into practice on actual client projects and see the outcomes you help create. 🎯
• Balanced Growth: Enjoy a mix of study and client work with regular check-ins and practical guidance. ⚖️

Our AOS Rotational Programme is designed to help you discover your passion while building skills for a stellar career. If you're ready to learn, grow, and make an impact, we'd love to hear from you! 🌱

At Forvis Mazars, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at our core. We celebrate unique backgrounds and experiences because they lead to better client outcomes. We’re committed to attracting, developing, and keeping the best talent, regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, or faith. We hire based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience, and support everyone to reach their full potential. Join a team where you can grow your skills, belong, and make a difference. 💖

About the Company:

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network offering audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. In the UK, we have over 3,400 professionals across 14 offices, all driven by a shared purpose: shaping a better future. 🚀 Whether you're starting out or taking the next step, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and contribute from day one. We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives, so bring your whole self to work, collaborate with brilliant people, and build relationships that fuel your growth. You'll be part of a local team with global opportunities, making an impact for our clients, communities, and each other.

Together, we grow, belong, and impact. 🌟

Before you apply:

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We often recruit on a rolling basis, so roles might close sooner than advertised if we receive a lot of interest. Apply early to snag your spot! 🏃‍♀️

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We want to get to know the real you! Applications written in your own words help us understand your experiences and potential, so please avoid AI-generated answers. ✍️ At Forvis Mazars, we believe great careers start with great experiences and are committed to a transparent, respectful, and people-centred recruitment process. Every application is reviewed, and all candidates will receive an outcome.

How to apply:

Ready to join us? Click the apply button to find out more and submit your application. Please note: applications may close before the advertised deadline, so apply early! ⏳

Key responsibilities

• Supporting finance functions using technology, automation, and AI tools.
• Providing insightful management information for business decisions.
• Producing financial statements and managing audit processes.
• Supporting clients with global coordination activities.
• Delivering advisory projects and providing recommendations for improvement.

Skills