Overview
Audit - Privately Owned Business Graduate Trainee - Poole - 1 September 2026 (5289)
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 are dedicated to shaping a better future and supporting your growth from day one.
Audit at Forvis Mazars
* Purpose-driven work: We are champions of the public interest, ensuring financial transparency and accountability. Your work matters.
* Client-centric human approach: Collaborate with a diverse client base—from local startups to global multinationals—across various sectors. Your recommendations will shape client success.
* Quality focused: Our community of professionals is committed to excellence and rigorous standards that add value and build trust.
* Learning and growth: You will receive training toward globally recognised qualifications, mentorship, and exposure to cutting-edge tools within a supportive environment that fosters soft-skill development.
* Global impact: Work on international engagements, collaborate with colleagues worldwide, and broaden your horizons.
You can find out more about Audit at Forvis Mazars here: Audit and Assurance - Forvis Mazars - United Kingdom
About the Mid-Markets team
The Mid-Markets team works with privately owned businesses. In the UK, we support over 13,000 such businesses, ranging from entrepreneurial startups to multi-million pound turnover international groups.
Hear from our graduate trainee Max:
“I’ve really enjoyed the combination of on-the-job learning and studying. There is a great network of people from dedicated learning and development teams, and support from my people manager and buddy during the transition from university.”
Every story is different at Forvis Mazars. Our people have amazing experiences; hear more in their stories.
About the role
As a graduate trainee you will undertake a three-year training contract:
Year 1
* Master the art of auditing: Learn to prepare audit documents using the latest software and methodologies.
* Financial statements: Understand financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flows.
* Work with clients: Engage directly with a variety of companies to understand their operations, challenges, and circumstances.
* Build relationships: Develop relationships with clients and internally across service lines.
Years 2 and 3
As you progress, you will take on more complex audit work (e.g., revenue recognition, valuation, risk assessments), lead audit engagements, and mentor junior team members. You join as a permanent employee, and the three years is only the beginning of your career at Forvis Mazars.
Who we're looking for
* On track or have obtained an undergraduate degree. Strong academic performance is valued, but we consider a holistic view of your experiences. See our FAQs for more on our approach to academics.
* Curiosity to learn and a natural inquisitiveness
* Ability to think critically, solve problems, and share knowledge
* Commitment to self-development and learning
* Strong sense of ownership and responsibility
* Always strives for improvement
* Enjoys meeting people with respect for diversity and integrity
* Ability to work under pressure with a positive can-do attitude
* Excellent time management
* Willingness to travel and adapt to a flexible working environment
Learning and development
Fully funded professional qualification for this role: ACA. Our culture includes coaching, mentorship, and guidance to help you grow, belong, and make an impact. We provide time off to study and a blended training approach (in-person and virtual). You will be allocated a buddy to support your first year.
You will also receive comprehensive training to develop in professional, client, digital, and technical excellence. To learn more, read our FAQs.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Forvis Mazars, diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and believe diversity creates better outcomes for our clients. We promote an environment where you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.
Next steps
Roles will be closed as soon as we find the right people. Start date is 1 September 2026. If you are an international applicant or require a visa, please view our FAQs before applying for deadlines and information.
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