About The Accounting And Outsourcing Services Team
Our Accounting and Outsourcing team works to support our clients to better run their finance functions, understand their financial position and performance, and to ensure they are compliant with changing accounting and tax legislation. With the relentless pace of technology change you will need to be able to advise clients in areas such as process and digitalisation, business performance and financial reporting, while building enduring relationships that positions Mazars as a trusted adviser. Our successful team of more than 250 professionals is growing across all areas including cloud accounting, payroll, financial reporting and company secretarial. The Financial Outsourcing team is a national team that works with a range of different types of clients, from fast growing UK owned businesses, the UK subsidiaries of global groups and financial services institutions
About The Role
The role of an Associate Client Advisor is to ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly management accounts, VAT returns or financial statements. You will be the point of contact for your portfolio of clients, providing high quality advice and working with other teams to deliver an excellent client experience.
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We are now operating a hybrid working model, so as a trainee you will split your time between working from home, visiting the office, client sites when required or studying for your professional exams. During your first year you will:
- Learn how to use accounting software and systems in order to post financial transactions and prepare financial statements.
- Develop an understanding of management accounts and financial statements and the nature of our clients business.
- Develop your accounting and business knowledge and understanding.
During Your Second Year You Will
- Build on your knowledge of finance systems and financial reporting to prepare management accounts, VAT returns or financial statements for manager review - Self-review your own work, ensuring minimal review points are raised by managers.
- Be involved in more complex financial reporting.
- Have confident knowledge of accounting standards and best practice financial reporting processes which you apply to a given client. In your third year you will be expected to be able to take responsibility for the junior members of your team.
- You will train them, review their work and support them through their studies. Throughout your training contract you will be fully involved with client work, building relationships with clients, attending meetings and communicating directly with them on a day-to-day basis
Roles And Responsibility
What are we looking for On track or have obtained an undergraduate degree. 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. You can read about our approach to academics in our FAQs.
- Deep curiosity to learn new things and is naturally inquisitive.
- 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 in all they do and always looking for ways to improve.
- Enjoys meeting and engaging with new people with an underlying respect for individuals, diversity, and integrity.
- Works well under pressure and have a positive can-do attitude if faced with challenging situations.
- Excellent time management skills.
- A willingness to travel and adhere to our flexible working environment.
At Forvis Mazars, we embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered. We provide equal opportunities for growth and advancement, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Join a global team where your unique perspective helps shape a more equitable and innovative future.
Important Note
- Candidates who have applied previously for this role and have already given the online test/interview are requested NOT to apply for this position. Our HR team at Forvis Mazars may reach out to you for any future requirements as we already have your CV in the database.
- If you DO NOT receive any response or email after your submission or the online test, it would mean that your profile was not found suitable as per the job criteria. However, you may feel free to apply for suitable roles in the future.
- In case of any duplicate application from candidates who have previously attempted the Online test / Interview for the similar role, your candidature will be auto rejected
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