Overview of the Accounting and Outsourcing service line
Our Accounting and Outsourcing team works to support our clients to
better run their finance functions, understand their financial position
and performance, and to ensure they are compliant with changing
accounting and tax legislation. With the relentless pace of technology
change you will need be trained to advise clients in areas such as
process and digitalisation, business performance and financial
reporting, while building enduring relationships that positions Mazars
as a trusted adviser. Our successful team of more than 250 professionals
is growing across all areas including cloud accounting, payroll,
financial reporting and company secretarial.
An introduction to our Accounts & Business Advisory team:
The team is over 100 strong and operates out of the Sutton, Milton
Keynes, Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham and Leeds offices. Specialisms
within the team include working with large international groups,
financial services companies, charities, academies, large privately
owned businesses, and investment companies. In addition the team will
support clients on ensuring they meet their compliance needs providing
company secretarial services, provide interim support where they have
skills shortages internally, assist in coordinating year end audits as
well as providing global coordination support where Mazars is engaged by
the client in many countries. We will develop strong relationships with
our clients and become trusted business advisers.
Job purpose
The role of an Associate Client Advisor is to ensure accurate and timely
preparation of statutory financial statements for a range of UK and
international clients. You will be the point of contact for your
portfolio of clients, providing high quality advice on their year-end
compliance process and work with other teams to deliver an excellent
client experience.
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.
During your first year you will:
- Learn how to use accounting software and systems in order to prepare
financial statements for clients' year end requirements;
- Develop an understanding of financial statements and the nature of our
clients' business.
- Develop your accounting and business knowledge and understanding
whilst working with the team to prepare financial statements and
supporting files.
- Review and analyse clients financial information; and
- iXBRL tagging.
During your second year you will:
- Manage your own client portfolio;
- Self-review your own-work, ensuring minimal review points are raised
by managers;
- Have confident knowledge of accounting standards which you apply to a
given set of year end financials.
In your final year you will be expected to be able to take
responsibility for the junior members of your team. You will train them
and review their work.
The person
- Interpersonal skills; the ability to build client relationships with a
foundation of trust and responsibility.
- Analytical skills; the ability to think critically, research and solve
problems.
- Attention to detail and strong time-management skills.
- Commitment to self-development & learning.
- Affinity with our values; in particular, respect for individuals,
diversity and integrity.
- Inquisitive; wanting to understand a clients business and how their
financial results align to the business activities.
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.
Training
We will fund your study towards the ACA qualification.
You will receive a full study package to ensure that you successfully
complete your professional qualification. This includes time off to
study, attend college and complete online courses. Your professional
qualification is only part of the story at Mazars; we support all our
trainees with a blended approach to training and development including
classroom study, 1:1 coaching, and soft skills training.
You will be supported by an appraising manager to keep your career and
aspirations on track. You will also be allocated a buddy, who will
support you to settle into the team and navigate your first year at
Mazars.
Benefits
- Annual Leave +
- Charitable Giving
- Dental Insurance
- Wellbeing Benefits
- Virtual GP
- Cycle to Work
- Gym Discounts
- Life Assurance
- Pension
- Flexible Benefits +
