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At Mazars we have a wide range of opportunities for you to gain experience in a firm that truly cares about your aspirations. Our business is an engine for rapid and consistent career progression, and we are known for giving ambitious people early responsibility and exposure. Are you a graduate with strong interpersonal skills with a keen interest in building a career as a qualified accountant? Are you a credible and effective communicator who enjoys building trusted client relationships? This is a great opportunity to join a team that specialises in accounts and finance for clients in the healthcare sector. About the role The role of an associate client advisor is to ensure accurate and timely preparation of partnerships accounts, financial statements and tax compliance for a range of UK 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 as they relate to healthcare clients businesses; Join client meetings and therefore enhance your understanding of our clients needs Co-ordinate with other service areas to deliver all round client experience ; and Carry out tax computations for individual clients During your second year you will: Manage your own client portfolio; Self-review your own-work, ensuring minimal review points are raised by managers; Develop a deeper understanding of the healthcare sector and the needs of the clients we look after Prepare benchmarking reports on our clients financial performance using our bespoke healthcare benchmarking model 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. About the team 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 to be able 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 Healthcare team: This is to be part of a dynamic and evolving specialist healthcare accounts team that provides an outstanding quality of service to clients. The role includes year end accounting work for sole traders and partnerships; Partnership and Personal tax work; provision of sector specific benchmarking; working closely with financial advisers on pensions related calculations The Healthcare team offers great opportunities to liaise directly with clients, and to be part of a rapidly expanding team. About you We are looking for exceptional candidates to join our team who demonstrate the following: 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. Strong academic performance is important; however, we understand that things don t always go to plan. Our recruitment process looks at your whole self â 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. Mazars me: who are we? Mazars is a leading international professional services firm delivering exceptional quality in audit, tax, financial advisory, outsourcing and consulting. It s also a fun, fast-paced, positive place to work and make friends. At Mazars, we celebrate individuality and 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. Every story is different at Mazars. Our people have amazing, personal experiences so the best way to learn about life here is to hear it first hand from them. Learning and development We offer a diverse range of experiences, with prestigious clients and dynamic projects across a range of sectors and geographies. We offer an excellent technical grounding and real responsibility from the start, with early exposure to clients and partners. We have a culture of coaching, feedback, mentorship and one-to-one support, so you will learn from working closely with accessible colleagues and leaders who have so much to share. Most importantly, we give our people the tools and support they need to define their own career path and realise their full potential. As part of your training, we offer the opportunity to gain a professional qualification whilst earning a competitive salary and gaining invaluable experience. This includes funding, 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. We will fund your study towards the ACA qualification. You will be supported by a mentor and an appraising manager to keep your career and aspirations on track. And you will be allocated a buddy who will support you to settle into the team and navigate your first year at Mazars. Inclusion and diversity Being inclusive is core to our culture at Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond, is fully supported to be their unique self and provided with a level playing field. To read more about our approach click here. Next steps At Mazars, we are one diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. If you are looking to join a firm where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action, then we think you will be a great addition to our team. Roles will be closed as soon as we find the right people, so to avoid disappointment we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. International applications â Please note that the deadline to apply for international candidates who require visa sponsorship is 15 March 2024. Applications received after this date will not be progressed. Benefits Annual Leave + Charitable Giving Dental Insurance Wellbeing Benefits Virtual GP Cycle to Work Gym Discounts Life Assurance Pension Flexible Benefits + Meet the recruiter
