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Audit European Graduate Trainee (Industry & Services) - September 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Banking & Finance
  • London

Requirements

  • Essential – Business proficient level at English and French languages. Able to converse at a professional level with native speakers. This will be tested during the recruitment process.
  • Interpersonal skills - the ability to build client and colleague relationships with a foundation of trust and responsibility;
  • Analytical skills - the ability to think critically, research and solve problems;
  • Excellent business writing skills;
  • Deep curiosity of business;
  • Proactiveness and enthusiasm;
  • Commitment to self-development & learning;
  • Affinity with our values; in particular, respect for individuals, diversity, and integrity; and
  • A desire and willingness to travel.
  • 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. We balance your academic results alongside the aptitude assessment within our recruitment process to ensure that you will be successful in your role with us.  

Responsibilities

  • During your first year you will:
  • Work with various international clients, building a strong understanding of their business or organisation;
  • Learn how to prepare professional audit documents in line with our audit methodology using audit software and systems;
  • Develop a thorough understanding of financial statements; and
  • Be able to obtain relevant information from key stakeholders whilst building effective and professional relationships.
  • During your second year you will:
  • Work on the same international client as in the UK but on French subsidiaries, to build and develop audit skills in increasingly complex and technical areas;
  • Be a key contact in the coordination between France and UK,
  • Develop your adaptability to a new culture and work environment, while working in the same firm,
  • Be able to coach and support less experienced and new team members.
  • In your final year you will be expected to take on significantly more responsibility on your international clients. This may involve taking the lead on a technical area or a team and ensuring the entire audit file is completed. This will include a combination of working to stated deadlines, managing the work of other team members, coordinating work with French team, taking responsibility for the budget, and presenting in both team and audited entities meetings.

Mazars in the UK is an international firm, aspiring to build the economic foundations of a fair and prosperous world.

Accounting
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1944
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Mazars is a leading international firm, aspiring to build the economic foundations of a fair and prosperous world. Operating as a united partnership, Mazars works as one integrated team, leveraging expertise, scale and cultural understanding to deliver exceptional and tailored services in audit and accounting, as well as tax, financial advisory and consulting ​Founded in Europe, Mazars is present in over 90 countries and territories, with 40,400 professionals – 24,400 in our integrated partnership, 16,000 via the Mazars North America Alliance – dedicated to helping clients make the most of business opportunities and operate with confidence. In the UK, Mazars is among the largest firms in its sector and a leading auditor to Public Interest Entities (PIEs). It employs over 2,300 people in 15 locations across the UK, providing a balanced perspective and empowered expertise to clients of all sizes, from individuals and SMEs to mid-caps and global players, as well as start-ups and public organisations at every stage of their development.