[ref. p61163820] Graduate Prospects - A&C - Risk Consulting - Public & Social Sector Apprentice - 1 September 2025

• Crisis and Disputes, Deals and Financing, Financial Services Consulting, Management Consulting, Infrastructure Energy, Sustainability Services and Digital and Risk Insurance, with the aim of adding value to clients by finding solutions to a range of financial issues as one collaborative team. Join a team that prioritises quality and trust. Our team is commercial, pragmatic, and reactive to the changes in the market whilst also taking the time to ensure our approach is personal and productive. You can find out more about Advisory and Consulting at Forvis Mazars here: Advisory & Consulting UK team About the Risk Consulting Public & Social Sector Team The Public and Social Sector Risk Consulting team offers internal audit, advisory and other assurance services across multiple organisations within the public & social sector. We provide our clients with clarity over the performance of their risk management processes and raise recommendations for improvement where required.

• minded individuals at your clients who really want to make a difference in society.

You can directly contribute to supporting local communities and be involved with some of the biggest issues in society.

You will have the opportunity to work across a wide range of clients within the public and social sector Risk Consulting team.

Our team provide distinctive audit and advisory services across the following six sectors: Local government

• We are among the top 4 firms providing internal, IT and contract audits as well as anti-fraud and corruption services to local government.

The Apex Framework, delivered by Croydon Council and Forvis Mazars, provides local authorities with internal audit resources with over 40 local authorities and companies adopting the framework.

As part of the work we do, we complete specialist funding audits, data return and legislative reviews for our education clients, as well as wider audits around the student experience, apprenticeships, safeguarding and governance, to name a few.

• Housing in general, and social housing in particular, is of significant focus within the UK.

• We provide a range of internal audits to the Office of Police & Crime Commissioners and the associated Police Force.

Our work adds value to the organisations by providing assurance over key areas such as corporate services areas including Finance and HR to more operational areas such as Victim Services, Firearms Licensing and Seized Property.

• We provide internal audit and advisory services to a range of household name charities working across fields such as international conservation, care in the community and medical research funding.

• improving and growing as an individual is really encouraged here Every story is different at Forvis Mazars.

• On track or have A-level or equivalent qualifications Strong academic performance is important; however, we understand that things don't always go to plan.

• 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.

Inclusion and diversity Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond, is fully supported to be their unique self and provided with a level playing field.

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.

• Perform internal audits by testing and reviewing documentation to establish a client's exposure to risk and the effectiveness of the processes in place to mitigate risks;
• Obtain relevant information from clients whilst building an effective rapport with client staff;
• Undertake internal audit testing using a range of tools and methods in order to review and provide recommendations on the client's business operations;
• Develop a thorough understanding of the nature of the client's business, best practice, and applicable regulations;
• Take ownership for an internal audit project within the first two months, including providing feedback to clients verbally and through written internal audit reports; and
• Develop personal and professional skills through regular training, with the support of your team and your line manager.

• Start to be involved in supporting client managers in the planning stages of work, such as attending scoping meetings and drafting internal audit Terms of Reference documents;
• Start to specialise in particular sub-sectors or types of audits where you have developed an interest;
• Increase your confidence in providing your own solutions and ideas to complex client scenarios;
• Perform more challenging technical audits under the guidance of the relevant Forvis Mazars manager;
• Gain proficiency in report writing, and begin to review the work of more junior team members; and
• Be able to aid junior team members by providing support and feedback.

• Be able to complete complex audit reviews with minimal supervision from Forvis Mazars managers;
• Act as a point of contact for both internal Forvis Mazars management, junior members of the team, and clients, ensuring that the internal audit work of others is completed within required timeframes;
• Begin managing the operational delivery of client internal audit plans, including taking ownership for scoping meetings with clients to develop internal audit Terms of Reference documents;
• Develop client portfolio and contract management skills, that will put you on a pathway to the Assistant Manager grade;
• Gain exposure to Board-level client meetings, shadow managers who will be responsible for presenting our reports; and
• Provide on the job advice, training, and supervision of junior staff, with the opportunity to take on Manager responsibilities.
• You're joining us as a permanent employee, so the 4 years is only the beginning of your exceptional career journey at Forvis Mazars.

Learning and development Fully funded professional qualification for this role: AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians/ ACA (Association of Chartered Accountants/ CPI ( Certificate of Proficiency in Insolvency) Our supportive culture includes coaching, mentorship, and one-on-one guidance.

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