Accounting & Outsourcing Rotational Programme - School Leaver Apprentice - Edinburgh - 1 Sept 2026

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the UK and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You will join a collaborative and inclusive team where you are supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You will work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team.

Our AOS Rotational Programme offers early careers apprentices the opportunity to gain hands‐on experience across a range of accounting and outsourcing services. You will rotate through specialist teams, working with clients from sectors including financial services, healthcare, large international groups, and privately owned businesses. This programme is designed to build your technical expertise, client relationship skills, and understanding of global finance operations.

As an apprentice, you will rotate through departments spending a minimum of 12 months in each department across the 4-year programme. This rotation gives you broad exposure to different areas of the AOS service line. Once you complete your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to specialise in a department based on your preference and business need at the time. Please note that not all departments are based in every office.

• Accounting, Outsourcing & Advisory: Working on outsourced finance function delivery, you will gain experience of day‐to‐day accounting, the production of management information, calculation of VAT returns, and advisory support including forecasting and finance function reviews.
• SME Accounting & Outsourcing: Our SME team works very differently, meeting the needs of our smaller clients who often value the wide range of Forvis Mazars services being provided through a single contact point.
• International Accounting Services: Work with global clients to deliver day‐to‐day and year‐end accounting solutions.

As an Associate Client Advisor Apprentice on our Accounts & Outsourcing Services Rotational Programme, you will play a key role in delivering high‐quality financial compliance and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of UK and international clients. You will gain exposure to a wide range of accounting disciplines, including statutory accounts, management accounts, VAT, payroll, and personal tax, while developing your technical and professional skills.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts for a variety of clients.
• Perform day‐to‐day accounting duties, including processing invoices, reconciling bank statements, and maintaining ledgers.
• Support the preparation and submission of VAT returns and other tax‐related documentation.
• Contribute to client onboarding, including setting up financial systems and gathering initial documentation.
• Participate in financial analysis and reporting to help clients understand their business performance.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in line with internal and external compliance standards.
• Collaborate with different teams to identify and implement process improvements.
• Communicate professionally with clients, responding to queries and providing updates on work progress.
• Attend training sessions and complete coursework as part of your apprenticeship qualification.

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.

Who we are looking for:

• On track or have obtained A-level, BTEC or equivalent qualifications.
• 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.
• Enjoys meeting and engaging with new people with an underlying respect for individuals, diversity, and integrity.
• Works well under pressure and has 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.

Learning and development includes fully funded professional qualification for this role: ACA. Our supportive culture includes coaching, mentorship, and one‐on‐one guidance to help you grow, belong and make an impact.

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.

Next steps: Roles will be closed as soon as we find the right people, so to avoid disappointment we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.