Tax - Global Employer Solution - School Leaver Apprentice - Birmingham - 1 September 2026

OverviewTax - Global Employer Solution - School Leaver Apprentice - Birmingham - 1 September 2026 (5254)Forvis Mazars: who are we?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 UK and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You\'ll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you\'re supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You\'ll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact.Tax at Forvis MazarsAt Forvis Mazars, we\'re dedicated to helping you build a rewarding career. We value your expertise, experience, and ambition, encouraging you to bring your ideas and creativity to our national tax team.Experts in the field: You will undertake qualifications to allow you to build the skills and knowledge to expertly navigate the UK tax landscape. Your team will support you in your journey to professional excellence; whether dealing with employment taxes, corporate profits, international transactions, or personal income.Client-focused solutions: Work with a diverse range of clients, from individuals to large multinationals, providing tailored tax advice. Our team works with other specialists across different service lines within Forvis Mazars too, advising on tax, regulations and accounting and how that impacts the risk and governance of our clients.Commitment to excellence: Join a team that prioritises quality and trust. Our high standards ensure that every piece of advice we provide supports clients to make the most appropriately informed decisions. We are experts in managing risk and providing the latest advice, keeping on top of regulatory changes and developments in society.You can find out more about Tax at Forvis Mazars here: Forvis Mazars | Careers | About usAbout the Global Employability Services teamOur Global Employer Solutions team brings together experts across Employment Tax, Global Mobility, Immigration, and Equity Reward to deliver a seamless, one-stop service for employers and their internationally mobile employees. We work with multinational corporations, private clients, and fast-growing businesses to navigate the complexities of cross-border employment and reward strategies.With a collaborative Go-To-Market approach, we provide an integrated, end-to-end solution that ensures compliance, optimises employee experience, and supports strategic workforce planning.Our Specialist Areas:Employment Tax : Advising on tax compliance, risk management, and structuring of employee remuneration and benefits, including PAYE, NIC, and NMWGlobal Mobility : Supporting the deployment of talent across borders, including assignment planning, cost projections, and short-term business visitors.Immigration : Providing strategic and operational support for visa applications, sponsorship, and global immigration compliance to enable smooth international hiring and movement.Equity Reward : Designing and implementing share plans and equity-based incentives, with a focus on tax efficiency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with business goals.Hear from one of our team, Joe:The employment tax team at Forvis Mazars gave me the opportunity to learn from a wide range of projects which has helped me to build a strong knowledge base for the future. The variety of tax issues we deal with keeps the job very engagingEvery story is different at Forvis Mazars. Our people have amazing, personal experiences so the best way to learn about life here is to hear it first hand, click here to hear their stories.About the roleAs a school leaver apprentice here\'s what will await you during your four-year training contract:You will be part of a growing, successful team preparing and delivering high-quality services to clients. You will work with a broad range of clients, covering several sectors – including Public and Private Sector organisations. You\'ll be helping organisations grow, mitigate and manage their risks more effectively.During your first three years you will:Attend client meetings, engage with our clients and speak with people across a range of industries and countriesRequest and obtain relevant information from clients based across the globe, building worldwide relationshipsResearch legislation, case law and be involved in creating new ways to better support organisationsDeliver presentations both internally and externally as well as drafting articles for publication on the Forvis Mazars website and other third-party sitesWork collaboratively with colleagues in other services, offices and countriesLearn how to use the tax software and systemBy the end of your final year you will:Work on a range of different advisory engagements across UK tax covering a range of technical areasDevelop a strong technical knowledge of the UK tax legislationCoach and lead more junior team members on advisory engagementsUnderstand the way in which different corporate entities operate across a range of sectorsWork directly with our clients and begin developing relationships with those clients to deliver on repeat engagementsBegin to manage advisory engagements, including planning, budgeting and project managing different service linesDevelop a strong understanding of our control and risk management proceduresWho we\'re looking forOn track or have obtained A-level, BTEC or equivalent qualifications. Strong academic performance is important; however, we understand that things don\'t always go to plan. Our recruitment process looks at your whole self – academic achievements as well as other experiences in which you have grown and developed.You can read about our approach to academics in our FAQs.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 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 have a positive can-do attitude if faced with challenging situations;Excellent time management skills;A willingness to travel and adhere to our flexible working environment.Learning and developmentFully funded professional qualification for this role: ATT/CTAOur supportive culture includes coaching, mentorship, and one-on-one guidance to help you grow, belong and make an impact. In addition to funding qualifications, we provide time off to study, and a blended training approach including in person and virtual learning. You will be allocated a buddy before joining who will support you to settle into the team and navigate your first year at Forvis Mazars.You will also receive comprehensive quality training and development to grow in your professional career; this includes development in professional excellence, client excellence, digital excellence, and technical excellence. Our goal is to support you in reaching your full potential and become a standout talent. To understand more read our FAQs.Diversity, Equity and InclusionAt 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. 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.Next stepsRoles 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. Please note the start date is 1 September 2026. If you are an international applicant and/or require a visa please view our FAQs before applying to be aware of deadlines and important information you need to know before applying. #J-18808-Ljbffr