Audit - Mid Market - Graduate - Bristol -… at Forvis Mazars · Bristol

Audit - Mid Market - Graduate - Bristol - September 2027

Location: Bristol

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 nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future.

See how businesses really work and make an impact from day one.
Audit is about more than numbers. It's about understanding organisations, building trust in financial information, and helping businesses, investors and communities make informed decisions. You'll work with a diverse range of clients, gain insight into different industries, and develop skills that will benefit you throughout your career.
At Forvis Mazars, you'll work towards a professional qualification, learn from experienced professionals, and gain hands-on experience using the latest technology and data-driven tools. With real responsibility, continuous learning, and exposure to a variety of businesses, Audit offers an exciting foundation for a successful career.
Ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your development, and discover how businesses really work? Start your career in Audit with Forvis Mazars and make a difference from day one.

About our team:
Join our Mid-Market Audit team, working with a diverse portfolio of privately owned businesses, from ambitious start-ups to large international groups. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of industries, helping businesses achieve their goals while developing valuable technical, commercial and client-facing skills.

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 to my people manager and buddy to support with the transition from university'
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To apply for our Graduate Programme, you will need:

• GCSE Maths and English Language at Grade 4/C (or equivalent qualifications).
• Achieved a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points from your top three A Levels, BTECs, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, or other recognised Level 3 qualifications.
• Achieved or predicted a 2:1 degree classification (or equivalent).

We know everyone’s circumstances are different. If exceptional circumstances have affected your academic results, we’ll consider the context you provide as part of your application.

Does this sound like you?

Enjoy working with numbers, analysing data and spotting trends.
Curious about business, financial performance and risk.
A clear communicator who builds strong relationships.
Interested in technology, data analytics and AI in audit.
Adaptable, motivated and eager to learn.
Ready to study towards a professional qualification alongside your role.

What you'll work on:
Support audit engagements by testing financial information and reviewing evidence to help ensure financial statements are accurate and compliant.
Analyse financial data to understand how businesses operate, identify risks and highlight key findings.
Use audit technology, AI-powered tools and data analytics to interpret large volumes of data, identify trends, enhance insights and improve audit quality.
Research accounting and auditing standards and help apply them to client situations in a practical way.
Work closely with clients and colleagues, gathering information, responding to queries and contributing to meetings and reports.
Collaborate with specialists across Audit, Tax and Advisory teams to gain a broader understanding of client challenges and solutions.
Take on increasing responsibility as you develop, building technical expertise, managing your workload and strengthening client relationships.

Your development and benefits:
You don't need prior audit experience before you join. We'll help you build your knowledge through professional study, hands-on client work and ongoing support from your team.

Develop your technical expertise through funded ACA study, structured training and dedicated study leave.
Build digital skills by learning how technology, data analytics and automation are transforming the audit profession.
Learn in a supportive environment with access to a buddy, mentor and experienced colleagues who will help you succeed.
Apply your learning to real client work, gaining practical experience from day one and seeing the impact of your contribution.
Benefit from a balanced approach to study and client work, with regular check-ins, coaching and guidance throughout your programme.

If you're curious, analytical and ready to keep learning, Audit offers the opportunity to develop sought-after skills, work with a diverse range of clients and build your confidence in a career that helps businesses grow, manage risk and maintain trust in financial reporting.

At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential. At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.