You don’t need a degree in Maths to be a successful accountant, but you do need strong numerical skills. Accountancy is a type of consultancy, so we’re looking for people who can think creatively and express their thoughts clearly.
Once you’ve qualified, you’ll find yourself helping companies in a number of ways - from carrying out an audit to assess their future risks or even developing a business strategy. It’s certainly hard work, particularly when you’re starting out. But it’s also challenging and rewarding.
You need to be able to work as part of a team and show leadership. We want people who are good at communicating with others, who’ll get on well with our clients and who want to make an impact at Mazars. If you’ve got these talents, but your degree is in Biology or History of Art, that’s fine – you’ll learn the rest from us.
Academic qualifications
We expect you to have:
- An obtained or expected 2:1 or first class degree
- 280 UCAS points from any one year (not including General Studies)
- Grade B or above in GCSE Maths and English Language
If you have (or are expecting) a 2:2 in your degree, you can still apply. However, you’ll need to show evidence of particularly strong achievements in a different area. Of course, if there were extenuating circumstances that affected your result, please tell us so we can take them into account.
There is one exception. Because of the mathematical nature of Actuarial Services, you’ll need to have:
- An obtained or expected 2:1 or first class degree in a mathematical discipline (Maths, Statistics, Economics or a degree with a substantial mathematical content)
- 320 UCAS points with grade A in a mathematical discipline
For more information visit Actuarial careers at Mazars.
Your achievements
Starting a career and studying for qualifications at the same time is not for the faint-hearted. Have you got what it takes? You don’t need to have climbed Everest, but you should be able to tell us about times when you’ve challenged yourself, achieved something you’re proud of, or shown initiative. These examples can come from any part of life: at university, at school, or at home.
