Selection process

We believe curiosity is key, and there are no silly questions here. Check out our FAQ page or contact mcareers@mazars.co.uk to speak to our team.

We support our people from day one, by cultivating authentic relationships and valuing different perspectives in a flexible and caring environment. Our success depends on teamwork and building strong international connections. Here are three key ways we support you in our process:

• We welcome applications from those who have a disability or consider themselves neurodiverse. We encourage candidates to contact us about what we can do to make the process suitable to your needs. We remind you before each recruitment stage and you can request reasonable adjustments throughout the process.
• We provide clear information before each recruitment stage so you know what to expect and you’ll also have the chance to chat to one of one of our recent graduate or apprentice joiners.
• We offer feedback. So even if you don’t secure a role, you will be able to understand how to improve your performance in future for a Forvis Mazars or any early careers recruitment process.

There isn’t a specific type of person, education, or background that we seek in our trainees. We’re looking for a spark of potential. Don’t worry if you don’t think you have it, we’re skilled at spotting it. Throughout our recruitment process, we focus on the following qualities, which are demonstrated by our high-performing trainees and are important building blocks for success in our firm:

• Deep curiosity to learn new things and is naturally inquisitive
• The ability to think critically, solve problems and share knowledge with others
• A commitment to self-development and learning
• Strong sense of ownership of duties and high levels of responsibility to deliver on promises
• Always looks to try their best in all they do and is always looking for ways to improve
• Enjoys meeting and engaging with new people with an underlying respect for individuals, diversity, and integrity
• Works well under pressure and has a positive ‘can-do’ attitude if faced with challenging situations
• Excellent time management skills

If you are successful at the in-person interview, you’ll receive a formal offer and your onboarding journey will begin! We’ll provide everything you need to prepare to grow, belong and make an impact in your role from day one. From being assigned a buddy from your new team to insights into our culture and in-person networking with future colleagues, we will help create a smooth transition into your new career.

If you are successful at the assessment centre, you’ll be invited to a final in-person interview with a senior leader from your chosen business area. We want to understand more about your skills, experiences, and aspirations through a presentation task and interview questions. It’s also your opportunity to ask us any questions about the role, team, or culture whilst experiencing the office you could be joining us in.

If successful at interview, you will be invited to one of our half day virtual assessment centres. The assessment centre stage is designed to assess your strengths and be able to showcase yourself at your best using assessments that help reflect what it is like to work at Forvis Mazars. You are not required to complete any specific preparation and don’t need any prior specialist knowledge to complete any of the exercises. You will have plenty of time to speak to the other candidates and people from our business on the day.

If you are successful in the initial application stages, you will be invited to a live video interview. You will be provided with time slots to choose an interview time that is convenient for you. This is your opportunity to speak to one of our team and showcase your motivations, strengths and abilities. We want to find out more about you, and for you to showcase your interest in Forvis Mazars and the role you’ve applied to.

Our online assessment takes about five minutes and requires no preparation. It is simple to navigate and starts with a few warm-up questions to help you get comfortable with the format.

The online assessment measures the strengths which drive high performance at Forvis Mazars. The assessment also promotes diversity and neurodiversity by understanding and adapting to individual differences in decision-making style. To set yourself up for success, take the assessment in a quiet, distraction-free space. Carefully read the instructions and be yourself – answering the questions honestly and instinctively.

After completing the assessment, you will receive a personalised feedback report, highlighting your strengths and development areas.

Browse our vacancies first to choose a suitable opportunity that fits your career goals and where you feel you are most able to grow, belong and make an impact. Then your journey starts with an online application form. The application form includes completing personal details about you, your education and qualifications. You will also need to complete a motivation statement. There’s no need for a CV or a cover letter, just spend time checking that all the information is accurate.