Tax - Tax Financial Services School Leaver Apprenticeship - London - September 2027

Kickstart your career by helping businesses understand, calculate and report their Tax responsibilities accurately. As a School Leaver Apprentice, you’ll learn how Tax connects to financial performance, regulation and business decisions, while working with a diverse range of clients, studying towards a fully funded professional qualification and building the confidence to make a real impact from day one.

About our Team

Financial services is one of the world's most dynamic industries, shaped by regulation, innovation and global economic change. As part of our Financial Services Tax team, you'll work with leading organisations, develop specialist tax expertise and learn how tax supports business decisions in a fast-moving sector.

Hear from our trainee, Ben: 'I have very much enjoyed working within the Corporate Tax team at Forvis Mazars over the past three years. I have learnt an incredible amount in a relatively short space of time and the team has been great with supporting my professional development. Forvis Mazars has a strong community spirit and there are frequent socials and sports club events to get involved with. ' # LI-DNI’

Does this sound like you?

• Do you enjoy working with numbers, analysing information and solving problems?
• Are you naturally curious about how businesses operate and how tax impacts financial decision-making?
• Do you have a strong eye for detail and take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work?
• Can you communicate clearly, build relationships and explain complex information in a simple way?
• Are you interested in technology, data, automation and how AI is transforming the world of tax?
• Are you motivated to learn, develop professionally and work towards a recognised qualification?
• Do you enjoy collaborating with others and adapting to new challenges and opportunities?

To apply for our School Leaver Apprenticeship, you’ll need:

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

We know everyone’s circumstances are different. If exceptional circumstances have affected your academic results, we’ll consider the context you provide as part of your application.

What you'll work on

• Analysing financial statements and business information to understand how organisations operate and meet their tax obligations.
• Using technology, data and specialist tax software to solve problems and support client work.
• Researching tax legislation and helping the team provide practical advice to clients on complex tax matters.
• Working alongside specialists across Tax, Audit and Advisory to deliver joined-up solutions for clients
• Developing your technical knowledge of UK tax and the Financial Services sector while studying towards a professional qualification.
• Building your confidence through real client exposure, professional study and hands-on experience from day one.

Your development and benefits

• You do not need to be a tax expert before you join. We’ll help you build your knowledge through professional study, practical client work and day-to-day support from your team.
• Develop technical knowledge through funded ACA/CTA study, structured training and study leave.
• 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.
• Build digital confidence by learning how tax technology, data and automation support modern client work.

If you're curious about business, finance and technology, Financial Services Tax offers the opportunity to develop specialist expertise, work with leading financial institutions and build a career in a sector shaped by innovation, regulation and global change.

At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential. At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.

About the Company

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.

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax and advisory services. In the UK, we're home to more than 3,400 professionals and 190 partners across 14 offices, all united by a shared purpose: shaping a better future.

Whether you're starting your career or taking your next step, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop and make a meaningful contribution from day one. We believe the best ideas come from different perspectives, so you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, collaborate with talented people across our firm, and build relationships that help you grow. At Forvis Mazars, you'll belong to a local team, benefit from global opportunities, and make an impact for our clients, communities and each other.

Together, we grow, belong and impact.

Before you apply

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We recruit most of our opportunities on a rolling basis, so roles may close earlier than advertised if they receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

As we've recently transitioned to a new application portal, there may occasionally be some unexpected issues. While everything should run smoothly, if you experience any issues or something doesn't look quite right, please get in touch with our recruitment team and we'll be happy to help.

We want to get to know the real you. Applications written in your own words help us understand your experiences, motivations and potential, so we'd encourage candidates not to rely on AI-generated answers. At Forvis Mazars, we believe great careers start with great experiences. That's why we're committed to providing a transparent, respectful and people-centred recruitment process. Every application is reviewed by our team, and all candidates will receive an outcome, regardless of the result.

How to apply

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