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 Industry & Services and Financial Services team:
Industry and Services:
The Industry & Services team provides accounting services to listed companies and large international groups which consist of many well known names and brands.
The Industry & Services team provides services to companies listed on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE 350, Small Cap, and Fledgling), AIM, and large companies/groups with turnover of more than £150m. The team also work closely with overseas teams to support UK based subsidiaries of major global groups including a number in the CAC 40 and NASDAQ.
To enable specialisms within the more senior members of the Industry & Services team, we divide our clients between “Industry” and “Services”, the sectors that make up these groups are:
Industry:
Broadly any company providing a product to its clients which includes the following:
- Manufacturing
- Transport
- Hospitality & Leisure
- Energy & Utilities
- Property
Services:
Broadly any company providing a service to its clients which includes the following:
- Media
- Technology
- Retail
- Professional Practices
Financial Services:
The financial services team works internationally to provide seamless, cross-border services to our clients. As a member of the team you will experience a broad range of clients across various sectors to build your knowledge and understanding of the financial services market.
Banking:
The banking group covers clients such as emerging banks and UK operations of large international banks.
Insurance:
The insurance group covers clients from entrepreneurial insurance brokers to Lloyd's syndicates and large international underwriters.
Asset Management:
The real estate asset management division covers large national and global asset management groups, private equity structures, listed investment funds, financial advisory groups and property clients.
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 two years 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 third 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 AAT qualification. Upon successful completion of this you will move onto study towards your 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 +
