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AOS - Accounting & Outsourcing School Leaver Apprenticeship Rotation Programme

Forvis Mazars
Location
Edinburgh
Salary
Competitive
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Level 6
Start date
1 September 2027
Vacancy reference
JR797
Minimum grades
GCSE Maths and English Language grade 4/C, 112 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications

Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).

About the role

A career in AOS offers variety, responsibility and the chance to make a real impact from day one. Through a range of rotations, you'll gain experience supporting fast-growing businesses with an effective finance function. Work with international businesses, preparing financial information, delivering valuable business insights, and working on advisory projects. You'll develop technical expertise, build sector knowledge, and learn how technology, automation and AI-enabled tools are transforming finance functions and helping organisations work more effectively. By the end of the programme, you'll have a broad understanding of accounting and outsourcing services, valuable client experience, strong digital and project management skills, and the confidence to choose a specialism that's right for you.

Requirements

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

Skills

problem solvingattention to detailcollaborative workingclient relationship buildingtechnology and digital toolsproject managementdata analysisfinancial analysis

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 4
Essential
A Level/BTEC/Scottish Higher · Any · Grade 112 UCAS points minimum from top three qualifications
Essential
Professional · ICAS · Grade Not yet obtained

Training & development

Develop technical knowledge through funded ICAS study, structured training and study leave. Build digital confidence by learning how tax technology, data and automation support modern client work. Learn in a supportive team, with access to a buddy, mentor and colleagues who will help you settle in. Put your learning into practice through real client work and see how your contribution supports clear and valuable outcomes. You will benefit from balanced study and client work with structured support, regular check-ins and practical guidance.
Future prospects
By the end of the programme, you'll have a broad understanding of accounting and outsourcing services, valuable client experience, strong digital and project management skills, and the confidence to choose a specialism that's right for you.

Company benefits

Funded ICAS professional study, structured training and study leave, access to buddy and mentor support, exposure to diverse clients and industries, balanced study and client work, supportive team environment, regular check-ins and practical guidance.

About Forvis Mazars

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.
If this one works out

This role is in Edinburgh. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £650–£900 a month.

What rent could you afford?Moving to EdinburghRenting at 18