Our graduate training schemes

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“The fact that the whole grad year is together is very helpful – if you don’t understand a question or want to talk about college together. It’s a professional qualification, not school. You’ve got to be disciplined to pass but it’s really worth it.” Rebecca Scott, Corporate Governance and Risk.

There’s more out there than the Big Four. At Mazars you get the best of both worlds - an excellent graduate scheme full of challenges, with a personal touch. We have an internationally recognised training programme. You will have the support of a wide graduate network, but there are only ever a few new grads in each office at one time. You'll quickly become part of the team and get the attention and feedback that you need.

Our three training schemes

1. Chartered Accountancy training schemes: Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)

We recruit around 100 people each year to train to become chartered accountants. We’ll support you through your exams, which usually takes three years. You’ll work primarily in audit, but will be exposed to other areas such as tax, assurance and advisory services.

2. Mazars Financial Planning trainee scheme

We take on five people to join our financial planning business. You'll study for your Financial Planning Certificate (two years) and then go on to gain full financial adviser status in five years with the Advanced Financial Planning Certificate (AFPC). To begin with you’ll work as a ‘financial planning assistant’ supporting one of our financial advisers with their portfolio of private and corporate clients. You could have your own portfolio in five years.

3. Tax training scheme

We’re looking for graduates to join our tax training scheme. You’ll train to become a member of the ICAEW or the Association of Taxation Technicians. There is later potential to become a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation. You will be fully supported through your exams and will gain experience supporting our corporate and personal tax clients.