Accounting & Outsourcing Services (Rotation) School Leaver Apprentice - Edinburgh - 1 September 2026

Overview

Accounting & Outsourcing Services (Rotation) School Leaver Apprentice – Edinburgh – 1 September 2026

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. This apprenticeship offers a rotational programme across Accounting & Outsourcing Services (AOS) with exposure to statutory accounts, management accounts, VAT, payroll, and personal tax. The programme spans four years with departmental rotations and a minimum of 12 months per department.

Role and Responsibilities

• As an apprentice on the rotational programme, you will:
• 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.

Who We\\\’re Looking For

• On track or have obtained A-level, BTEC or equivalent qualifications. 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.
• 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.

Learning and development – 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. In addition to funding qualifications, we provide time off to study, and a blended training approach including in person and virtual learning. You will be allocated a buddy before joining who will support you to settle into the team and navigate your first year at Forvis Mazars.

Inclusion and diversity: Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone is fully supported to be their unique self and provided with a level playing field. To read more about our approach, please refer to FAQs.

Next steps: Roles will be closed as soon as we find the right people. If you are an international applicant and/or require a visa please view FAQs before applying.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Accounting