Audit European Graduate Trainee (Industry & Services) French Speaking- September 2025 - London

Audit European Graduate Trainee (Industry & Services) French Speaking- September 2025 - London

The Forvis Mazars European graduate programme is open to graduates looking for a unique development programme to launch their international career in audit industry at Forvis Mazars. Students across Europe will join an international cohort of graduates who will work across two different countries during their 3 year long graduate programme. The role of an auditor is to ensure financial statements produced by audited entities are ‘true and fair' and an accurate representation of the transactions and balances they claim to represent. In the audit service line, you can expect to be part of highly engaged teams, working together to deliver high quality audits in line with expectations and deadlines.

Those that join the UK graduate scheme will be working alongside France, with trainees being part of our Audit Industry and Services (I&S) team. You will spend your first-year in London UK, and then have the unique and exciting opportunity to spend your second year in Paris, France with an allowance to support your accommodation and living costs for your time spent overseas before returning to the UK to complete your graduate programme.

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.

We are looking for candidates with a strong desire to learn and progress, and we give increasing responsibility when an individual is ready rather than at pre-determined times.

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;
• 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 the French team, taking responsibility for the budget, and presenting in both team and audited entities meetings.

Learning and development

• Fully funded professional qualification for this role: Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)

Our supportive culture includes coaching, mentorship, and one-on-one guidance. In addition to funding qualifications, we provide time off to study, and a blended training approach including in person and virtual learning. You will be allocated a buddy before joining who will support you to settle into the team and navigate your first year at Forvis Mazars.

You will also receive comprehensive quality training and development to excel in your professional career; this includes development in professional excellence, client excellence, digital excellence, and technical excellence. Our goal is to support you in reaching your full potential and become a standout talent.

What we are looking for

• 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.
• On track or have obtained an undergraduate degree. 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.
• Deep curiosity to learn new things and is naturally inquisitive;
• The ability to think critically, solve problems, and share knowledge with others;
• A commitment to self-development and learning;
• Strong sense of ownership of duties and high levels of responsibility to deliver on promises;
• Always looks to try their best in all they do and always looking for ways to improve;
• Enjoys meeting and engaging with new people with an underlying respect for individuals, diversity, and integrity;
• Works well under pressure and has a positive ‘can-do' attitude if faced with challenging situations;
• A willingness to travel and adhere to our flexible working environment.

Additional job details

Location: London

Contract, dates and working times:

Start Date: 1 September 2025

How to apply

Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 31 March 2025.

At Forvis Mazars, we celebrate individuality and we thrive on teamwork. We give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and make an impact, so that everyone can reach their full potential.

That’s why Forvis Mazars is the smart choice.