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Overview BDO Summer School London Audit Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world. We’ll broaden your horizons Our one week Summer School programme in London is a great work shadowing opportunity that provides you with an insight into what a role in Audit at BDO would entail. Summer School offers an exceptional opportunity to look ahead at your career options as you shadow and observe our teams and get the chance to see first-hand the kind of work you could be doing as an apprentice. The Summer School will commence on the 3rd of August 2020, for one week. We’ll help you succeed Our Summer School has helped many engaged students weigh up their options on what to do when they leave school. During this week you will gain some valuable insight and new skills to add to your CV – plus some potentially valuable contacts. Even more importantly, you’ll have gained a real understanding of how a professional services firm operates. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we’re big enough to make the difference and collaborative enough to never lose sight of where we’re going. We know that it’s our people that make our success possible. Across our 17 UK locations, more than 5,000 of them work together to provide tax, audit, assurance and a range of advisory services that help our clients achieve their ambitious goals. Together, they’re fuelling Britain’s economic engine. Behind every complex client challenge and every untapped innovation, they’re there: ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. That’s why we’re always looking for ways to invest in our people. That means providing them with an environment where they can grow, learn, laugh and feel respected, at all times. Are you ready to join them? Apply now. Business Area Overview You’ll get: • One day of work shadowing • Team building activities • An understanding of what an apprenticeship in Audit is really like • Knowledge of our London Audit Group team and the clients they work with • The chance to network and build relationships • A head start on your career – with an opportunity to receive a permanent job offer from us • We will reimburse travel expenses to a maximum of £50 per day Requirements To apply you’ll need to: • Be in Year 12 • Have a 9-4 in Maths and English at GCSE • Be predicted to achieve three A Levels A*-C in any subject (excluding General Studies and Extended Projects) • Pass straightforward online tests and video interview • Take part in an Assessment Day on the final day of the programme About BDO BDO LLP is an accountancy and business advisory firm, we provide integrated advice and solutions to help businesses navigate a changing world. Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy. We share our clients’ ambitions and their entrepreneurial mind-set. We have the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise to help them succeed. BDO LLP operates in 17 locations across the UK, employing 5000 people offering tax, audit and assurance, and a range of advisory services. BDO LLP has revenues of £590m and is the UK member firm of the BDO International network. The BDO global network provides business advisory services in 162 countries, with 80,000 people working out of 1,500 offices worldwide. It has revenues of $9bn. BDO gives trainees all the training they need to attain their professional qualifications, along with extensive practical experience that includes on-site client work. The firm provides constant support to help you achieve your potential. 'Achieving My Potential’ is BDO’s organisational framework. It is made up of 4 key elements – core competencies, technical competencies, values and attitude. In essence, what you do and how you do it.

University isn’t for everyone. Don’t let anyone tell you it is. If you want to train to become a solicitor, you just need a spot on the Dentons Solicitor Apprenticeship scheme.  You’ll start working towards your LLB university degree alongside your day job. No student debt. No eye-watering loans. Just an opportunity to learn and build your career. The six-year programme combines eight seats of work-based learning in our London office and part-time study with BPP University. Key Facts  6 years 8 seats 1 day per week study 4 days per week working in our London office LLB Degree Qualification as an England & Wales solicitor Support Training will take various forms during your six-year programme. On the job learning, training courses and supervisor support are just part of this. You won’t be alone on your journey. Your support network will comprise a supervisor, a Human Resources Manager, a Personal Tutor and a Student Manager. Applications If you’re currently a year 13 student, or a recent school leaver who isn’t going on to study a degree, we want to hear from you. There’s no mould to fit for our apprenticeship programme. We want you to be you.  All applications start with an online form. You can find out more about this, and the rest of the process on our website. 

Position:  HR & Recruitment Apprentice Responsible to:  Recruitment Manager Based at:  110 Fetter Lane, London EC4A 1AY   The Firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges is a leading international law firm which acts for many of the most successful companies and institutions in the world in their high-stake matters and transactions. Headquartered in New York, we have offices throughout the U.S, Europe and Asia. The London office, established in 1996, has grown to become our second largest, and the hub of our European practice.   Overview This is a brand new role to join a well-established, friendly and welcoming team. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and client focussed individual to join our supportive and busy team. As an apprentice, you will provide administration support to the Human Resources and Recruitment teams. This apprenticeship is for 16 months initially, whereby you will be fully supported with completing a Level 3 in Human Resources (CIPD).   Key Duties and Responsibilities Generalist HR • Assist and support the Human Resources team with general administration tasks • Alongside the HR Assistant, manage all HR filing and archiving • Maintain the e-files on Desksite project and update the HR Bible • Diary management for the Director of Human Resources and others within the team as required • Monitor incoming post for the Director of Human Resources • Prepare general standard correspondence for members of the team, e.g. letters, references • Preparing induction packs, highlighting any potential issues with the HR Assistant • General administration and “Super-user” of the HR system (Workday), including new joiners, leavers, and changes. Run reports from Workday both for the team and other departments when necessary. Act as primary contact within the team for any queries or problems. Liaise with HR Systems in relation to any issues • Administration of key dates (5 years’ service etc.), wedding gifts, Outstanding Performance Recognition Award scheme and Attendance Award scheme, ordering flowers, eye tests etc. • Provide cover in the absence of the HR Assistant • Continually review existing HR processes and procedures, suggesting any efficiencies or improvements as noticed • Assisting with monthly HR GDPR processes, ensuring employee information is deleted within required timescales • Other ad-hoc projects or duties as required   Lateral Recruitment & Graduate Recruitment • Support the Lateral Recruitment and Graduate Recruitment teams with all aspects of recruitment administration, including: o Interview organisation; face-to-face; Skype and video conference, some with international logistics o Book meeting rooms for interviews o Organise international travel o Additional ad hoc support with Vacation Schemes • Manage the recruitment inbox • Provide all candidates with interview confirmation, upholding an excellent candidate experience throughout • Process candidate interview expenses • Assist in maintaining and managing the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring it is kept updated at all times • Produce contracts of employment • Ensure callers receive a consistent, high quality service by taking accurate messages and passing them on promptly • Build relationships with third parties (such as recruitment agents, candidates and students), under supervision, by acting as a point of contact • Provide support to the Lateral Recruitment and Graduate Recruitment teams in arranging, coordinating and attending recruitment events • Learn and comply with firm policies and procedures, ensuring compliance particularly with regards to confidentiality, security , data protection and file retention and destruction requirements   Skills and qualifications required • Have (or on track to receive) 5 GCSEs A*-C (4-9) including Maths and English or equivalent qualifications • Strong organisational skills • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy • Excellent grammar and spelling • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with individuals at all levels • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel (2010) • High level of confidentiality • Friendly and enthusiastic with a flexible and proactive approach • Self-motivated, with the ability to juggle a number of deadlines • Willingness to learn, grow and develop

Digital Marketing Level 3 Apprenticeship  £18,915 Paddington On the programme The digital disruption all around us brings brilliant opportunities. There’s never been a better time to join Digital Marketing. You will work closely with the Marketing Managers to design, develop and deploy digital propositions, services and analytics across social media channels and other customer touchpoints. By using the latest technologies and agile delivery practices, you’ll help one of the world’s most valuable brands grow and evolve.   What you’ll need •  To have achieved a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade A-C/4-9 or above (including Maths and English Language)  •  To be eligible to work in the UK and not be in full-time education by September 2019  •  To have lived in the UK and/or EU for 3 years prior to September 2019  •  Excellent communication skills  •  Creativity, resilience and adaptability  •  Curiosity and passion for technology, how things work and the future of digital  •  Understanding of the role digital and social media play in delivering excellent customer experience  •  Experience in using social media You must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject (e.g. a degree or masters in a similar subject). In return, you can look forward to a salary of £18,915 and a benefits package that includes generous holiday allowance and discounts on your shopping as well as Vodafone products.  Make real change with us. Commitment from Vodafone Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s individual differences - we are not only multinational but multicultural too. At Vodafone you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company.

Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship £21,500 Newbury, London, Manchester On the programme Vodafone is a business that runs on insight. You’ll collect, organise and study the data that delivers it. Or more specifically, you’ll learn how to manage, cleanse, abstract and aggregate that data before using your results to make recommendations that push business performance to the next level. You’ll study and experience data analysis and analytics, data structures, Big Data and processes and tools for data integration. After two years, you’ll be a well-rounded, well-respected Data Analyst with: •  Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship •  BCS Level 4 Certificate in Data Analysis Tools •  BCS Level 4 Certificate in Data Analysis Concepts What you’ll need •  To be 18 years or over on 1st Sept 2020 •  GCSE English & Maths at grade C or above (or equivalent qualifications)  •  2 A Levels (including maths or ICT) by Sept 2020     - Or a Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject     - Or an International Baccalaureate at Level 3 in ICT     - Or a BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits) In ICT •  Strong English skills •  Be eligible to work in the UK and not be in full-time education  •  To have lived in the UK and/or EU for 3 years or more You must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject. In return, you can look forward to a salary of £21,500 and a benefits package that includes generous holiday allowance and discounts on your shopping as well as Vodafone products.  A rewarding future is in your grasp. Commitment from Vodafone Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s individual differences - we are not only multinational but multicultural too. At Vodafone you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company.

Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship £21,500 Newbury, London, Manchester On the programme Vodafone is a business that runs on insight. You’ll collect, organise and study the data that delivers it. Or more specifically, you’ll learn how to manage, cleanse, abstract and aggregate that data before using your results to make recommendations that push business performance to the next level. You’ll study and experience data analysis and analytics, data structures, Big Data and processes and tools for data integration. After two years, you’ll be a well-rounded, well-respected Data Analyst with: •  Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship •  BCS Level 4 Certificate in Data Analysis Tools •  BCS Level 4 Certificate in Data Analysis Concepts What you’ll need •  To be 18 years or over on 1st Sept 2020 •  GCSE English & Maths at grade C or above (or equivalent qualifications)  •  2 A Levels (including maths or ICT) by Sept 2020     - Or a Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject     - Or an International Baccalaureate at Level 3 in ICT     - Or a BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits) In ICT •  Strong English skills •  Be eligible to work in the UK and not be in full-time education  •  To have lived in the UK and/or EU for 3 years or more You must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject. In return, you can look forward to a salary of £21,500 and a benefits package that includes generous holiday allowance and discounts on your shopping as well as Vodafone products.  A rewarding future is in your grasp. Commitment from Vodafone Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s individual differences - we are not only multinational but multicultural too. At Vodafone you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company.

Who we’re looking for If you've just finished school or college, and gained A-levels or BTECs, and you're not sure that university is for you, then our apprenticeship opportunities within our Global Technology function provides you with a chance to work in London, take the first step in your career and earn while you learn. About Schroders We are a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future. We have around 5,000 people on six continents. And we’ve been around for over 200 years, we keep adapting as society and technology changes. We have a constant commitment to helping our clients, and society prosper. The base in London You’ll be based at our headquarters in the City of London working with customers the business and technology to delivery leading customer experience based on understanding customer needs and wants and business goals. We need inquisitive individuals who are eager to ask questions and get involved with the team. The teams Corporate IT Schroders Corporate IT support our Global Legal, Compliance, HR, Finance, Risk, Facilities business customers and suppliers with all aspects of the change lifecycle, from new software evaluation through to full software solution implementation. Collectively as a team we play numerous roles, as an Apprentice Agile Business Analyst you will principally be involved in the analysis and design aspects of the software development lifecycle, however you will also contribute to the technical design, and at times provide additional development as well as testing capacity. The Customer Experience Design team Schroders Experience Design are an internal design team focused on understanding and meeting the needs, wants and aspirations of both Schroders customers and the business. We deliver strategic design and digital projects through close collaboration with customer and the business creating measureable commercial value.  IT Service Desk team The Service Desk team heads up the front lines of the IT Service teams. Our goal is to provide excellent customer service and quick responses to our users. We support our international offices by developing, rolling out and maintaining our systems and processes, using cutting-edge software and hardware. You will get hands-on experience with the different technologies we use, find out how an IT service desk runs in a business like Schroders. What you’ll do As a Schroders apprentice, you will spend 20% of your time working towards achieving an accredited professional qualification; the rest of your time will be spent working with your team and gaining the skills you need to build your expertise. The role(s) Corporate IT You will be part of our Corporate IT team working with our various business customers introducing and managing change. You will be an integral member of the team and given a variety of opportunities and experiences whilst always being supported, encouraged and mentored by your colleagues. You will get hands on experience working with customers as well as working towards your Business Analyst qualification. Some of the tasks you’ll be involved in are: Working with the team to ensure that the business requirements to be delivered are suitably well defined and structured Contributing to the analysis, development and build of working software Verifying delivered software is working according to the agreed business requirements   Working collaboratively with colleagues from other teams that we have a dependency on to provide solutions   Provide assistance with on-boarding 3rd party business solutions Participate enthusiastically and effectively in the day to day activities of the team Developing strong communication, critical thinking and creative problem solving skills Gaining an understanding of the change process, costs as well as risks Customer Experience Design You will be part of our Customer Experience Design team who work with customers and the business using research, data insights and digital technology to design, develop and delivery industry leading products and services. You will get hands-on experience designing new digital products and services by researching them with customers as well as working towards your Business Analyst qualification that provides an end-to-end IT framework for the delivery and operation of digitally enabled products and services. Some of the tasks you’ll be involved in are: Working on the design of Websites, Mobile Apps, Chat bots and other digital services Learning how to undertake research with customer into digital products and services Undertaking supervised customer research to understand the motivations and behaviours of our, customers, clients and employees in order to improve our products and services Learning how to apply the latest research and analytics techniques to provide actionable insight for the business, design and delivery teams Collaborating with customers and the business in researching and designing new products and services Developing strong communication, critical thinking and creative problem solving skills Working in multi disciplinary teams to create measurable better service experience for customer and the business IT Service Desk You’ll be part of our IT Service Desk on front lines of the IT Service teams. Our goal is to provide excellent customer service and quick responses to our users. So we’re looking for someone who gets a real buzz out of technology, has a mind for problem solving and a flair for providing excellent customer service. You will get hands-on experience with the different technologies we use, find out how an IT service desk runs in a business like Schroders as well as working towards your ITIL V4 qualification. Some of the tasks you’ll be involved in are: Gaining hands-on experience with monitoring our IT network infrastructure using different tools and technologies and understanding how an IT service desk operates in a business like Schroders Working with a variety of people from across IT Services including Network, Security, Storage, Servers, and Applications on end to end projects Take responsibility for your very own Business Project  on an area you’re passionate about and personalised to your career goals Providing excellent customer service to users and clients Learning from highly experienced members of staff, and gaining the experience and knowledge required to become a great service desk technician You will learn how to resolve any incident that is raised by a user Hands-on experience with Request management, which can range from deploying an application to a users machine to creating a shared mailbox The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need You’ll have at least 96 UCAS points and be 18 years old by Monday 7 September to apply for the 2020 intake The knowledge, experience and qualifications that will help  A Technology/ IT qualification at GCSE or equivalent  An understanding of the latest news and changes in Technology  Any experience in providing excellent customer service in any industry (Service Desk role)  A Design or Digital media qualification at GCSE or equivalent (Customer Experience Design) Ultimately, we can teach what you need to know about the job we just need you to bring your drive, passion and enthusiasm to make the most of the opportunity to start building your career. What you’ll be like You’ll be an ambitious and enthusiastic self-starter who is eager to learn more about our industry and our business A team player with a pro-active approach to getting things done, you’ll love a challenge and are keen to work in an exciting, fast paced environment. You’ll be flexible and eager to learn as the needs of our customers and the business evolve so you’ll need to adapt and work with others well. We’re looking for the best, whoever they are Schroders is an equal opportunities employer. You’re welcome here whatever your sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age. Please note we recruit on a rolling basis so we recommend you apply early.   Start date:  Monday 7 September 2020

OVERVIEW OF THE SERVICE LINE & TEAM In Audit, you will join a growing team of over 650 relationship driven, curious, problem solvers who add value to their clients on a daily basis. Our Audit Teams provide audit assurance services which are vital to our clients’ business control and credibility. Our expertise range from servicing private, entrepreneurial companies through to UK listed companies, financial services and some of the largest FT Global organizations in the world. By joining a unique integrated structure you will benefit from working in collaborative teams and be given responsibility for delivering robust and independent audit services in a supportive environment.   In a rapidly changing business world, we also care about our industry and have long pressed for a debate on audit competition. We believe that companies and their shareholders alike deserve the benefits that increased competition can bring and are committed to playing an active role in shaping its future. The financial services audit department works internationally to provide seamless, cross-border support to our clients. As a member of the team you will experience a broad range of clients across various sectors to build your knowledge and understanding of the financial market. Teams within Financial Services:   Banking: The banking group cover clients such as emerging banks and UK operations of large international banks. Insurance: The insurance group cover clients from entrepreneurial insurance brokers to Lloyd’s syndicates and large international underwriters.  JOB PURPOSE The role of an auditor is to ensure financial statements produced by clients is ‘true and fair’ and an accurate representation of the transactions and balances they claim to represent. In the entrepreneurial business team, you can expect to be part of highly engaged teams, working together to deliver high quality audits in line with client expectations and deadlines. As an Audit Trainee, your time will be split between working at client premises, working in the office and studying for your professional exams.   We are looking for candidates with a strong desire to learn and progress, and we give increasing responsibility when an individual is ready rather than at pre-determined times.  However, our broad expectation of roles and responsibilities during the four-year training contract is set out below. During your first and second year you will: Work with various clients across a range of sectors, building a strong understanding of their business; Learn how to prepare professional audit documents in line with our audit methodology using audit software and systems;  Develop a thorough understanding of financial statements; and  Be able to obtain relevant information from clients whilst building effective rapport with clients.  During your third year you will: Build and develop audit skills in increasingly complex and technical areas;  Be able to take ownership for sections allocated in an audit file;   Self-review your own-work, ensuring minimal review points are raised by managers; and  Be able to help less experienced team members. In your final year you will be expected to take on significantly more responsibility.  Depending on the client, this may involve taking lead on a technical area or a team to ensure the entire audit file is completed.  This will include a combination of working to stated deadlines, managing the work of junior members in the team, taking responsibility for the budget, and presenting in both team and client meetings.   THE PERSON Strong work ethic; the desire to get things done, and to learn and progress. Interpersonal skills; the ability to build client relationships with a foundation of trust and responsibility. Analytical skills; the ability to accurately and diligently assimilate information, grasp concepts quickly, research and solve problems. Independent; the ability to think critically, challenge when appropriate, and to apply professional scepticism. Attention to detail and strong time-management skills. Credible and effective communication skills (written and verbal) Affinity with our values; in particular, respect for individuals, diversity and integrity. Strong academic performance is important so we know that you’re ready to take your professional exams .  However, we understand things don’t always go to plan – so if you don’t meet our minimum requirements, please let us know if you have any exceptional achievements or extenuating circumstances which affected your results. We also consider your achievements in the context of your socio-economic background, so encourage you to submit your contextual information. Minimum of 112 UCAS points.  This is based on the new 2017 UCAS Tariff. You can calculate your UCAS points  here .    Grade B or above in GCSE English Language and Maths.  TRAINING QUALIFICATION We will fund for you to study towards the ACA qualification. You will receive a full study package to ensure that you successfully complete your professional qualification. This includes time off to study, attend college and complete online courses. Your professional qualification is only part of the story at Mazars; we support all of our trainees with a blended approach to training and development including classroom study, 1:1 coaching, and soft skills training.  As part of the financial services audit team, you will have the opportunity to sit the banking or insurance specific exams within the ACA qualification. You will be supported by a mentor and an appraising manager to keep your career and aspirations on track. CULTURE & REWARD  DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AT MAZARS Mazars is committed to a 360 degree diversity approach, from building diverse leadership teams which reflect our clients and society, to creating an open, inclusive, culture where individual voices are heard.  Our client-facing people can be required to travel regularly or may be based at client sites - our approach to agile working (see benefits) can help achieve a lifestyle balance without compromising on client service.  Visit our D&I page to see the ways we are driving diversity   https://www.mazarscareers.co.uk/about-mazars/diversity-inclusion . BESPOKE BENEFITS THAT WORK FOR YOU We recognise that benefits are important to you and our aim at Mazars is to give you as much choice as possible and to allow you to benefit from our buying power. We offer core benefits to all employees – 25 days of holiday, pension, life assurance and income protection insurance. Beyond that we want you to be able to choose benefits that you want, rather than have all benefits chosen for you.  As a Mazars employee you also have access to a range of voluntary benefits including a shopping-discount platform, discounted phone contracts, gym memberships and interest free season ticket loans. ABOUT MAZARS Mazars is an international, integrated and independent firm, specialising in audit, accountancy, advisory and tax services. Being part of the Mazars team means being part of something big! Operating in 89 countries around the world, the opportunities to build and develop your career are infinite.  Whether that’s gaining exposure to different types of clients, learning new skills or exploring international opportunities.  We open doors that make Your Years at Mazars, Years That Count. In the UK, Mazars has approximately 140 partners and over 1,700 employees serving clients from 17 offices and is ranked one of the top 10 firms nationally. Globally we draw on the expertise of  40,000 professionals  – 24,000 in the Mazars integrated partnership and 16,000 via the Mazars North America Alliance - to assist clients at every stage in their development.

OVERVIEW OF THE SERVICE LINE & TEAM   In Audit, you will join a growing team of over 650 relationship driven, curious, problem solvers who add value to their clients on a daily basis. Our Audit Teams provide audit assurance services which are vital to our clients’ business control and credibility. Our expertise range from servicing private, entrepreneurial companies through to UK listed companies, financial services and some of the largest FT Global organizations in the world. By joining a unique integrated structure you will benefit from working in collaborative teams and be given responsibility for delivering robust and independent audit services in a supportive environment.   In a rapidly changing business world, we also care about our industry and have long pressed for a debate on audit competition. We believe that companies and their shareholders alike deserve the benefits that increased competition can bring and are committed to playing an active role in shaping its future. Our specialist public services audit team provides distinctive audit and advisory services across six sectors – local government, central government, health and social care, education, housing and charities.  The Public Services team work with: Any public entity or entity concerned with providing governmental services.  Any government body (local or central), NHS entity, not for profit entity education institution (other than for-profit), charity, housing associations, political company, chamber of commerce JOB PURPOSE The role of an auditor is to ensure financial statements produced by clients is ‘true and fair’ and an accurate representation of the transactions and balances they claim to represent. In the public sector team, you can expect to be part of highly engaged teams, working together to deliver high quality audits in line with client expectations and deadlines. As an Audit Trainee, your time will be split between working at client premises, working in the office and studying for your professional exams.   We are looking for candidates with a strong desire to learn and progress, and we give increasing responsibility when an individual is ready rather than at pre-determined times.  However, our broad expectation of roles and responsibilities during the four-year training contract is set out below. During your first and second year you will: Work with various clients across a range of sectors, building a strong understanding of their business; Learn how to prepare professional audit documents in line with our audit methodology using audit software and systems;  Develop a thorough understanding of financial statements; and  Be able to obtain relevant information from clients whilst building effective rapport with clients.  During your third year you will: Build and develop audit skills in increasingly complex and technical areas;  Be able to take ownership for sections allocated in an audit file;   Self-review your own-work, ensuring minimal review points are raised by managers; and  Be able to help less experienced team members. In your final year you will be expected to take on significantly more responsibility.  Depending on the client, this may involve taking lead on a technical area or a team to ensure the entire audit file is completed.  This will include a combination of working to stated deadlines, managing the work of junior members in the team, taking responsibility for the budget, and presenting in both team and client meetings.   THE PERSON Strong work ethic; the desire to get things done, and to learn and progress. Interpersonal skills; the ability to build client relationships with a foundation of trust and responsibility. Analytical skills; the ability to accurately and diligently assimilate information, grasp concepts quickly, research and solve problems. Independent; the ability to think critically, challenge when appropriate, and to apply professional scepticism. Attention to detail and strong time-management skills. Credible and effective communication skills (written and verbal) Affinity with our values; in particular, respect for individuals, diversity and integrity. Strong academic performance is important so we know that you’re ready to take your professional exams .  However, we understand things don’t always go to plan – so if you don’t meet our minimum requirements, please let us know if you have any exceptional achievements or extenuating circumstances which affected your results. We also consider your achievements in the context of your socio-economic background, so encourage you to submit your contextual information. Minimum of 112 UCAS points.  This is based on the new 2017 UCAS Tariff. You can calculate your UCAS points  here .    Grade B or above in GCSE English Language and Maths.  TRAINING QUALIFICATION We will fund for you to study towards the ACA qualification. You will receive a full study package to ensure that you successfully complete your professional qualification. This includes time off to study, attend college and complete online courses. Your professional qualification is only part of the story at Mazars; we support all of our trainees with a blended approach to training and development including classroom study, 1:1 coaching, and soft skills training. You will be supported by a mentor and an appraising manager to keep your career and aspirations on track. CULTURE & REWARD  DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AT MAZARS Mazars is committed to a 360 degree diversity approach, from building diverse leadership teams which reflect our clients and society, to creating an open, inclusive, culture where individual voices are heard.  Our client-facing people can be required to travel regularly or may be based at client sites - our approach to agile working (see benefits) can help achieve a lifestyle balance without compromising on client service.  Visit our D&I page to see the ways we are driving diversity   https://www.mazarscareers.co.uk/about-mazars/diversity-inclusion  . BESPOKE BENEFITS THAT WORK FOR YOU We recognise that benefits are important to you and our aim at Mazars is to give you as much choice as possible and to allow you to benefit from our buying power. We offer core benefits to all employees – 25 days of holiday, pension, life assurance and income protection insurance. Beyond that we want you to be able to choose benefits that you want, rather than have all benefits chosen for you.  As a Mazars employee you also have access to a range of voluntary benefits including a shopping-discount platform, discounted phone contracts, gym memberships and interest free season ticket loans. ABOUT MAZARS Mazars is an international, integrated and independent firm, specialising in audit, accountancy, advisory and tax services. Being part of the Mazars team means being part of something big! Operating in 89 countries around the world, the opportunities to build and develop your career are infinite.  Whether that’s gaining exposure to different types of clients, learning new skills or exploring international opportunities.  We open doors that make Your Years at Mazars, Years That Count. In the UK, Mazars has approximately 140 partners and over 1,700 employees serving clients from 17 offices and is ranked one of the top 10 firms nationally. Globally we draw on the expertise of  40,000 professionals  – 24,000 in the Mazars integrated partnership and 16,000 via the Mazars North America Alliance - to assist clients at every stage in their development.

About BP As a global energy business, BP leads the world in powering a cleaner, more sustainable future. And as our business is so diverse, so are the types of people we employ - from engineers and geologists out in the field, to IT professionals, research scientists, financial traders and retail workers.  Because of this, our teams come from all kinds of different cultures and backgrounds – so your career at BP is always going to be exciting, challenging and full of incredible opportunities. You’ll be joining our Information Technology and Services division (IT&S) on one of these amazing ap-prenticeship programmes. Study for a data science degree apprenticeship We’ve embarked on an ambitious plan to modernise and transform through digital. It means more efficiency, more effectiveness and new business models. There’s huge potential for transformation, and you’ll be at the heart of it.  You’ll get to learn new technologies, have an input on key decisions, support the team and be supported in turn, and work with everyone from business people to domain experts. You’ll help us adopt industry data standards, and deliver data management strategies and data transformation routines. You’ll collect, organise and study data to provide business insight. This will include man-aging data, as well as conducting a range of analytical studies. Essentially, you’ll use data to craft views that help us make decisions. Your love for statistics and complex data sets already set you apart. You’ll also enjoy working with PowerBI, Tableau and Python, and telling a story from data. Whether or not you have a STEM background, you’ll be keen to learn about an exciting new field and technologies. On our data science apprenticeship, we have partnered with the University of Kent and we’ll pay for your data science degree. You’ll have the opportunity to take everything you learn from your studies and apply it directly to the business, which will help you develop your career as a data science professional in a world-leading multi-national organisation. So, who are we looking for? We believe in hiring people with the right core competencies and interest, rather than specific technical experience. That’s why we welcome applicants from a range of academic subject backgrounds. Most importantly, we’re looking for people who really want to work in a global business, and have a drive to support the people aspects of our business agenda. We’re looking for people who like working at-pace, love doing it right and believe that data can help drive phenomenal decision making. You will be embedded with a dynamic data-focused team, with the resources of the world's largest IT department and leading IT vendors at your fingertips. We will help you along the way but you possess a spark that drives you forward and are comfortable operating with a degree of autonomy.  To be successful, you must be committed and motivated to studying towards a qualification. You must also be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.  Recruitment process Online application  - this is your chance to show us what motivates you SJQ  - a set of untimed questions will look to see how you match up with BP values Online tests  - these will check your numerical, verbal reasoning and error checking abilities Assessment centre  - a motivation and values-based interview, a group exercise and lunch Offer and feedback  - a firm offer or guidance on how to succeed next time Requirements To apply, you must be aged 18 or over at start of the programme in September 2020 If you’re studying A-levels or completing further education, you must be due to complete your qualification/s in 2020 (we’re unable to progress applications for students who will be part way through their studies when the programme starts).  You'll also need to have:  96 UCAS points to include a C in Maths A-Level 3 GCSEs Graded C/4 or above (or equivalent) including English Language and Maths Eligibility to study in the UK  Preferred but not essential: Other subjects you studied may include Physics, Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology or Statistics.  This programme is designed for school leavers and other individuals who do not have a degree. If you’re studying or have a degree, please apply to our student and graduate opportunities.  Details of any travel required as part of your degree will be clarified during the selection process. We’re happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require. The apprenticeship programme is based at our offices in London and Sunbury.

Audit Apprenticeship - Financial Services Audit Overview Our dedicated financial services group provides services to clients varying from large international financial institutions to AIM listed companies, new entrants and innovative challenger brands across the full spectrum of the financial services industry including. • Banking and alternative finance • Capital Markets • Insurance • Investment Management and Funds Have the opportunity to witness the Financial Services boom right at the world’s financial hub London. You will have the front row seat in seeing how a variety of financial services businesses work across different locations, sizes, sectors and operational scales. You will have exposure to our international clientele and work with BDO offices across the world to learn about regulations and reporting standards across the world as well as working with a high number of AIM listed companies. From the start of your trainee journey you will be at the heart of what we do – even as trainees, you will be expected to interact with the clients face-to-face and actively help to build relationship with key stakeholders. Working in the Financial Services team involves travelling across different locations (whether for training or clients site) nationally and internationally. In addition to attending college and working towards your professional qualifications, you will attend a number of technical training sessions internally and externally to ensure you have the necessary knowledge and skills, keeping up to date with ever changing regulations. Buddying up with more experienced colleagues will provide you with an extensive network of peers who will support you throughout college and day-to-day work. In your second year, you will also have the opportunity to pass on your experience and knowledge to the new joiners and help to build and strengthen your personal and professional relationships. The Financial Services team actively engages with CSR activities, BDO sports teams, and a number of internal networks such the U-Crew (Unifying Culture team), Black, Asian and Minority ethnic groups Society, LGBT Network BLEND and many more. BDO offer the globally recognised Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA) qualification as a Level 7 apprenticeship programme, enabling individuals to become qualified chartered accountants and member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). The ACA qualification and apprenticeship provides a broad range of accounting, finance and business skills. It opens a wealth of opportunities. The duration of this programme is 48 months. Business Area Overview • Be an important part of the audit team by obtaining audit evidence necessary to support opinions given • Prepare analysis of accounting data from clients’ books and records • Ensure audit files have all relevant documentation on the appropriate section; check appropriate and sufficient documentation obtained to support the opinion and documenting all conclusions • Active engagement with client staff in the gathering of appropriate audit evidence • Active adherence to budget and timetable, bringing matters to the attention of the senior or manager, particularly when actual time is in excess of budget • Involvement in the planning, execution and finalisation of the audit assignment supporting the Audit Senior or Manager • Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements • Identify and understand client needs, including sometimes providing initial solutions to client challenges, then communicating these needs and solutions to the Audit Senior or Manager • Build strong relationships with new and established clients • Carry out ad hoc assignments as may be reasonably required by your group • Undertake any training or development co-ordinated by your group • Coaching and assisting more junior trainees on the team, both at client premises and in the office • Participate in group, stream and firm wide activities • Successfully study towards your professional qualification and, where relevant, corresponding apprenticeship Requirements Candidates must have, or be on course for the following grades (or international equivalent): •3 A Levels at grades A*- C, excluding General Studies and Extended Projects •Grade 9-4 in English Language & Maths GCSE We are looking for candidates who possess strengths that are aligned to: Business Thinking, Collaborating, Innovation and Change, Communicating, Developing Self and others, Decision Making, Reasoned judgement, and Analytical skills. About BDO BDO LLP is an accountancy and business advisory firm, we provide integrated advice and solutions to help businesses navigate a changing world. Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy. We share our clients’ ambitions and their entrepreneurial mind-set. We have the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise to help them succeed. BDO LLP operates in 17 locations across the UK, employing 5000 people offering tax, audit and assurance, and a range of advisory services. BDO LLP has revenues of £590m and is the UK member firm of the BDO International network. The BDO global network provides business advisory services in 162 countries, with 80,000 people working out of 1,500 offices worldwide. It has revenues of $9bn. BDO gives trainees all the training they need to attain their professional qualifications, along with extensive practical experience that includes on-site client work. The firm provides constant support to help you achieve your potential. 'Achieving My Potential’ is BDO’s organisational framework. It is made up of 4 key elements – core competencies, technical competencies, values and attitude. In essence, what you do and how you do it.

Audit Apprenticeship - London Audit Group - September Overview An Audit Trainee will form part of the audit team both on-site at clients, and in the office, ensuring that all aspects of the audit are completed on time and within budget. You will be expected to study for, and complete, your accounting qualification and will be supported, developed and supervised by senior members of the Audit Group. Audit means much more than crunching numbers. Auditors are integral to keeping the UK financial system safe for investors and the public. As auditors we use smart questions to get to know our client’s businesses, and maintain scepticism throughout the audit process to ensure we remain impartial. At the completion of an audit we can provide constructive feedback to our clients helping to improve the business’s operations, whilst also helping shareholders to have a full understanding of a company’s financial performance and business risks. As the majority of the audit process involves us working in different teams, with people at varying stages of their career, we’re fortunate to get to know our BDO colleagues really well and often become life-long friends. Audit contains many different sectors and, if successful, you could be working in one of the below areas amongst others: • Real Estate and Construction • Professional Services • Consumer Markets • Natural Resources, Energy and Shipping • Technology and Media BDO offer the globally recognised Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA) qualification as a Level 7 apprenticeship programme, enabling individuals to become qualified chartered accountants and member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). The ACA qualification and apprenticeship provides a broad range of accounting, finance and business skills. It opens a wealth of opportunities. The duration of this programme is 48 months. Business Area Overview • Assist within the wider team by obtaining audit evidence necessary to support opinions given • Prepare analysis of accounting data from client’s books and records • Ensure audit files have all relevant documentation on the appropriate section; check appropriate and sufficient documentation obtained to support the opinion and documenting all conclusions • Active engagement with client staff in the gathering of appropriate audit evidence • Active adherence to budget and timetable, bringing matters to the attention of the senior or manager, particularly when actual time is in excess of budget • Involvement in the planning, execution and finalisation of the audit assignment supporting the Executive or Manager • Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements • Identify and understand client needs, including sometimes providing initial solutions to client challenges, then communicating these needs and solutions to the Executive or Manager • Build strong relationships with new and established clients • Carry out ad hoc assignments as may be reasonably required by your group • Undertake any training or development co-ordinated by your group • Coaching and assisting more junior trainees on the team, both at client premises and in the office • Successfully study towards your professional qualification and, where relevant, corresponding apprenticeship Requirements Candidates must have, or be on course for the following grades (or international equivalent): •3 A Levels at grades A*- C, excluding General Studies and Extended Projects •Grade 9-4 in English Language & Maths GCSE We are looking for candidates who possess strengths that are aligned to: Business Thinking, Collaborating, Innovation and Change, Communicating, Developing Self and others, Decision Making, Reasoned judgement, and Analytical skills. About BDO BDO LLP is an accountancy and business advisory firm, we provide integrated advice and solutions to help businesses navigate a changing world. Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy. We share our clients’ ambitions and their entrepreneurial mind-set. We have the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise to help them succeed. BDO LLP operates in 17 locations across the UK, employing 5000 people offering tax, audit and assurance, and a range of advisory services. BDO LLP has revenues of £590m and is the UK member firm of the BDO International network. The BDO global network provides business advisory services in 162 countries, with 80,000 people working out of 1,500 offices worldwide. It has revenues of $9bn. BDO gives trainees all the training they need to attain their professional qualifications, along with extensive practical experience that includes on-site client work. The firm provides constant support to help you achieve your potential. 'Achieving My Potential’ is BDO’s organisational framework. It is made up of 4 key elements – core competencies, technical competencies, values and attitude. In essence, what you do and how you do it.

Audit Apprenticeship - Audit International - September Overview Audit means much more than crunching numbers. Auditors are integral to keeping the UK financial system safe for investors and the public. As auditors we use smart questions to get to know our client’s businesses, and maintain scepticism throughout the audit process to ensure we remain impartial. At the completion of an audit we can provide constructive feedback to our clients helping to improve the business’s operations, whilst also helping shareholders to have a full understanding of a company’s financial performance and business risks. As the majority of the audit process involves us working in different teams, with people at varying stages of their career, we’re fortunate to get to know our BDO colleagues really well and often become life-long friends. The International sector sits within the London Audit Group, and focuses on providing integrated, cross-border, statutory audit services to large multinational corporations. Clients typically operate in multiple jurisdictions with shared service centre locations around the world.   The client base is diverse, encompassing various industries such as retail, technology, software & media, manufacturing and professional services.   An Audit Apprentice will form part of of audit teams both on site at clients, and in the office, ensuring that all aspects of the audit are completed on time and within budget. Will be expected to study for and complete your accounting qualification and will be supported, developed and supervised by senior members of the audit group. An Audit Apprentice within the International Sector will be expected the travel overseas on client assignments for 8 - 12 years per annum. BDO offer the globally recognised Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA) qualification as a Level 7 apprenticeship programme, enabling individuals to become qualified chartered accountants and member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). The ACA qualification and apprenticeship provides a broad range of accounting, finance and business skills. It opens a wealth of opportunities. The duration of this programme is 48 months. Business Area Overview • Travel overseas to undertake client assignments for 8 - 12 weeks per annum (to locations including the USA, Europe and Asia) • Assist within the wider team by obtaining audit evidence necessary to support opinions given • Prepare analysis of accounting data from client’s books and records • Ensure audit files have all relevant documentation on the appropriate section; check appropriate and sufficient documentation obtained to support the opinion and documenting all conclusions • Active engagement with client staff in the gathering of appropriate audit evidence • Active adherence to budget and timetable, bringing matters to the attention of the senior or manager, particularly when actual time is in excess of budget • Involvement in the planning, execution and finalisation of the audit assignment supporting the Executive or Manager • Understanding and documenting client systems environments relevant to the audited financial statements •Identifying and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of client controls for managing risks around information security, change management, computer operations, and system design and development • Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements • Identify and understand client needs, including sometimes providing initial solutions to client challenges, then communicating these needs and solutions to the Executive or Manager • Build strong relationships with new and established clients • Carry out ad hoc assignments as may be reasonably required by your group • Undertake any training or development co-ordinated by your group • Coaching and assisting more junior trainees on the team, both at client premises and in the office • Successfully study towards your professional qualification and, where relevant, corresponding apprenticeship Requirements Candidates must have, or be on course for the following grades (or international equivalent): •3 A Levels at grades A*- C, excluding General Studies and Extended Projects •Grade 9-4 in English Language & Maths GCSE We are looking for candidates who possess strengths that are aligned to: Business Thinking, Collaborating, Innovation and Change, Communicating, Developing Self and others, Decision Making, Reasoned judgement, and Analytical skills. About BDO BDO LLP is an accountancy and business advisory firm, we provide integrated advice and solutions to help businesses navigate a changing world. Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy. We share our clients’ ambitions and their entrepreneurial mind-set. We have the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise to help them succeed. BDO LLP operates in 17 locations across the UK, employing 5000 people offering tax, audit and assurance, and a range of advisory services. BDO LLP has revenues of £590m and is the UK member firm of the BDO International network. The BDO global network provides business advisory services in 162 countries, with 80,000 people working out of 1,500 offices worldwide. It has revenues of $9bn. BDO gives trainees all the training they need to attain their professional qualifications, along with extensive practical experience that includes on-site client work. The firm provides constant support to help you achieve your potential. 'Achieving My Potential’ is BDO’s organisational framework. It is made up of 4 key elements – core competencies, technical competencies, values and attitude. In essence, what you do and how you do it.

Business Services & Outsourcing Apprenticeship - BDO Drive - London Overview An Audit Trainee will form part of the audit team both on-site at clients, and in the office, ensuring that all aspects of the audit are completed on time and within budget. You will be expected to study for, and complete, your accounting qualification and will be supported, developed and supervised by senior members of the Audit Group. Audit means much more than crunching numbers. Auditors are integral to keeping the UK financial system safe for investors and the public. As auditors we use smart questions to get to know our client’s businesses, and maintain scepticism throughout the audit process to ensure we remain impartial. At the completion of an audit we can provide constructive feedback to our clients helping to improve the business’s operations, whilst also helping shareholders to have a full understanding of a company’s financial performance and business risks. As the majority of the audit process involves us working in different teams, with people at varying stages of their career, we’re fortunate to get to know our BDO colleagues really well and often become life-long friends. Audit contains many different sectors and, if successful, you could be working in one of the below areas amongst others: • Real Estate and Construction • Professional Services • Consumer Markets • Natural Resources, Energy and Shipping • Technology and Media BDO offer the globally recognised Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA) qualification as a Level 7 apprenticeship programme, enabling individuals to become qualified chartered accountants and member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). The ACA qualification and apprenticeship provides a broad range of accounting, finance and business skills. It opens a wealth of opportunities. The duration of this programme is 48 months. Business Area Overview • Assist within the wider team by obtaining audit evidence necessary to support opinions given • Prepare analysis of accounting data from client’s books and records • Ensure audit files have all relevant documentation on the appropriate section; check appropriate and sufficient documentation obtained to support the opinion and documenting all conclusions • Active engagement with client staff in the gathering of appropriate audit evidence • Active adherence to budget and timetable, bringing matters to the attention of the senior or manager, particularly when actual time is in excess of budget • Involvement in the planning, execution and finalisation of the audit assignment supporting the Executive or Manager • Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements • Identify and understand client needs, including sometimes providing initial solutions to client challenges, then communicating these needs and solutions to the Executive or Manager • Build strong relationships with new and established clients • Carry out ad hoc assignments as may be reasonably required by your group • Undertake any training or development co-ordinated by your group • Coaching and assisting more junior trainees on the team, both at client premises and in the office • Successfully study towards your professional qualification and, where relevant, corresponding apprenticeship Requirements Candidates must have, or be on course for the following grades (or international equivalent): •3 A Levels at grades A*- C, excluding General Studies and Extended Projects •Grade 9-4 in English Language & Maths GCSE We are looking for candidates who possess strengths that are aligned to: Business Thinking, Collaborating, Innovation and Change, Communicating, Developing Self and others, Decision Making, Reasoned judgement, and Analytical skills. About BDO BDO LLP is an accountancy and business advisory firm, we provide integrated advice and solutions to help businesses navigate a changing world. Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy. We share our clients’ ambitions and their entrepreneurial mind-set. We have the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise to help them succeed. BDO LLP operates in 17 locations across the UK, employing 5000 people offering tax, audit and assurance, and a range of advisory services. BDO LLP has revenues of £590m and is the UK member firm of the BDO International network. The BDO global network provides business advisory services in 162 countries, with 80,000 people working out of 1,500 offices worldwide. It has revenues of $9bn. BDO gives trainees all the training they need to attain their professional qualifications, along with extensive practical experience that includes on-site client work. The firm provides constant support to help you achieve your potential. 'Achieving My Potential’ is BDO’s organisational framework. It is made up of 4 key elements – core competencies, technical competencies, values and attitude. In essence, what you do and how you do it.  

Business Services & Outsourcing Apprenticeship - BDO Drive - London Overview An Audit Trainee will form part of the audit team both on-site at clients, and in the office, ensuring that all aspects of the audit are completed on time and within budget. You will be expected to study for, and complete, your accounting qualification and will be supported, developed and supervised by senior members of the Audit Group. Audit means much more than crunching numbers. Auditors are integral to keeping the UK financial system safe for investors and the public. As auditors we use smart questions to get to know our client’s businesses, and maintain scepticism throughout the audit process to ensure we remain impartial. At the completion of an audit we can provide constructive feedback to our clients helping to improve the business’s operations, whilst also helping shareholders to have a full understanding of a company’s financial performance and business risks. As the majority of the audit process involves us working in different teams, with people at varying stages of their career, we’re fortunate to get to know our BDO colleagues really well and often become life-long friends. Audit contains many different sectors and, if successful, you could be working in one of the below areas amongst others: • Real Estate and Construction • Professional Services • Consumer Markets • Natural Resources, Energy and Shipping • Technology and Media BDO offer the globally recognised Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA) qualification as a Level 7 apprenticeship programme, enabling individuals to become qualified chartered accountants and member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). The ACA qualification and apprenticeship provides a broad range of accounting, finance and business skills. It opens a wealth of opportunities. The duration of this programme is 48 months. Business Area Overview • Assist within the wider team by obtaining audit evidence necessary to support opinions given • Prepare analysis of accounting data from client’s books and records • Ensure audit files have all relevant documentation on the appropriate section; check appropriate and sufficient documentation obtained to support the opinion and documenting all conclusions • Active engagement with client staff in the gathering of appropriate audit evidence • Active adherence to budget and timetable, bringing matters to the attention of the senior or manager, particularly when actual time is in excess of budget • Involvement in the planning, execution and finalisation of the audit assignment supporting the Executive or Manager • Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements • Identify and understand client needs, including sometimes providing initial solutions to client challenges, then communicating these needs and solutions to the Executive or Manager • Build strong relationships with new and established clients • Carry out ad hoc assignments as may be reasonably required by your group • Undertake any training or development co-ordinated by your group • Coaching and assisting more junior trainees on the team, both at client premises and in the office • Successfully study towards your professional qualification and, where relevant, corresponding apprenticeship Requirements Candidates must have, or be on course for the following grades (or international equivalent): •3 A Levels at grades A*- C, excluding General Studies and Extended Projects •Grade 9-4 in English Language & Maths GCSE We are looking for candidates who possess strengths that are aligned to: Business Thinking, Collaborating, Innovation and Change, Communicating, Developing Self and others, Decision Making, Reasoned judgement, and Analytical skills. About BDO BDO LLP is an accountancy and business advisory firm, we provide integrated advice and solutions to help businesses navigate a changing world. Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy. We share our clients’ ambitions and their entrepreneurial mind-set. We have the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise to help them succeed. BDO LLP operates in 17 locations across the UK, employing 5000 people offering tax, audit and assurance, and a range of advisory services. BDO LLP has revenues of £590m and is the UK member firm of the BDO International network. The BDO global network provides business advisory services in 162 countries, with 80,000 people working out of 1,500 offices worldwide. It has revenues of $9bn. BDO gives trainees all the training they need to attain their professional qualifications, along with extensive practical experience that includes on-site client work. The firm provides constant support to help you achieve your potential. 'Achieving My Potential’ is BDO’s organisational framework. It is made up of 4 key elements – core competencies, technical competencies, values and attitude. In essence, what you do and how you do it.

Job Description Summary Working as part of the Major Core Programmes team, who are Lloyds Banking Group’s leaders and experts in the delivery of large, complex change programmes, specialising in the implementation of cross-divisional and regulatory initiatives. The varied Major Core Programmes portfolio includes regulatory change projects in areas such as Open Banking, exciting digital capability programmes such as Digital Workplace and critical risk-focused activities such as the Technology Resilience. As part of Major Core Programmes you will be responsible for requirements analysis, process design and solution design for small work packages, initiatives or small components of a larger project or product, in order to realise customer value through excellence and execution. You will use Business Analyst skills to support the Product Owner or Project Manager to identify and understand the business need, analyse and prioritise the requirements and then assess, design, test and implement agreed solutions. We’re looking for innovative thinkers and team-players; people with an eye for detail who are keen to make an impact within banking and financial services. If that sounds like you, and you would like to start your career as a Business Analyst to gain a broad exposure to different projects and programme areas, this is for you. About the Programme Starting in September 2020, the Business Analyst apprentice scheme offers a challenging and fulfilling career opportunity for inquisitive, open-minded and solution-focused individuals. You will gain an insight into how different large scale projects run within Lloyds Banking Group and how the resulting outputs affect our customers or different internal areas of our business. You will further discover how different business areas operate and function across the organisation. The apprentice scheme will last for 16 months to develop your capabilities as a Business Analyst, during which time you will also gain qualifications covering: BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis ITIL Foundation Certification MSP Foundation & Practitioner Job Description Carries out simple customer needs supporting tasks and assists others by following defined procedures Produces accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting data into standard formats Develops personal capabilities using existing formal and informal training opportunities Implements improvements and provides feedback whilst using change management systems and protocols to provide routine support services Collects information to gain a better understanding of routine procedural queries Supports others by performing prescribed product development/engineering activities (e.g., analysing client situations, interpreting data, etc.) using existing procedures Reviews and consolidates information and produces comprehensive regulatory reports ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements as well as accuracy and timeliness of the information reported Gathers, monitors and analyses risk data as directed using established risk management models, systems and protocols and recommends further investigation Follows existing procedures and precedents in determining the correct course of action for routine functional enquiries Entry   requirements Grade C or above in at least five GCSEs including English and Mathematics 104 UCAS points, or equivalent You will undertake an assessment centre as part of the selection process. Salary Range Outside of London: £22,950 In London: £27,540 Benefits In return, we’ll offer you a competitive package which includes salary, bonus, a generous pension contribution, an attractive path of progression and flex cash to spend on a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle. We have a long track record of flexible working and we’re always open to new ways to improve our people’s work-life balance, therefore open to discussion on working patterns and working hours. Lloyds Banking Group is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, and to creating an inclusive workplace where all our colleagues can be themselves and succeed on merit. Join us and be part of an inclusive, values-led culture passionate about making a difference. Whatever your dream, you can also expect excellent benefits, personal development and a career that’s enriching and full of opportunity. Apprenticeships   worth   discovering At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. Please note if we receive a large volume of applications the advertising may close earlier, so don’t delay in submitting your application.

Remediation is all about helping our clients fix issues that may lead to their customers not having been treated fairly. Our clients are generally the UK’s largest Banks, Insurance providers and Wealth managers, and within EY we have a dedicated team set up to help them identify and solve these problems. The financial services industry is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. They set the rules and expectations on firms. Remediation tends to be required when firms do not, or have not, met these standards. We have worked on a significant range of really interesting and exciting projects covering insurance, investments, bank account charges and many more. Within the Remediation team, we have established a well-defined process to help our clients with these issues, and as part of the Remediation team, you will be working on different elements of this process. You could be working to help clients identify if there is a problem in the first place (we call this the diagnosis phase), You could be involved in the design and setup a of a new delivery team to help clients address a problem when it has been identified (we call this the operational set-up phase) Or you could be conducting the actual tests to determine whether a customer has been treated unfairly to determine what the best result would be for them to remedy the situation (we call this the review phase). As an apprentice in the Remediation team, you will be involved in a variety of interesting work from day one. Some examples of day-to-day activities our existing apprentices perform are; Listening to recordings of calls that took place between a bank and its customers to determine whether customers were given the right information during the sales process Quality checking work performed by other teams (EY teams and client teams) to ensure it meets the quality standard required and provide confidence in the work completed Calculating the amount of compensation due to a bank's customers who were found to have been incorrectly charged The Opportunity Every project is different, which means the work is  interesting  and  varied . Projects range from very large projects where we need to help firms determine the fairness for many thousands of customers through to far smaller scale technical reviews where we help our clients identify whether they have met required rules and regulations. Whilst responsibilities will be dependent on client needs, you could be involved in: Designing operational processes and helping them come to life – seeing your processes go from page to working project. For example, designing a way to capture information, and analyse the data to produce management information on a project or designing a process to review a financial product and decide whether it was mis-sold or not. Working with our clients to make sure the way they sell products meets the applicable regulations – this might involve quality checking work or reviewing historic customer files to understand what happened and if the client did the right thing at the time. Helping to “put things right” for customers who have been mis-sold financial products – this might involve calculating how much compensation customers are owed, or helping us to contact customers on behalf of our clients to let them know that something went wrong. The great news is that as well as the really exciting and diverse work, EY will fund and support you through the professional qualifications below as part of the apprenticeship programme and you’ll receive a competitive salary from day one. The professional qualifications include exam based financial services qualifications that will help you build your industry knowledge and assessment based qualifications that are designed to develop the leadership and management skills that will be essential for your career with EY. In years one and two, you will work towards: Compliance Risk Officer (Level 3)  government-accredited apprenticeship standard: You will be provided with a range of on-the-job experiences, training and development days as well talent coach meetings to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviors required within the standard You will create a portfolio of evidence which will be submitted to the independent assessment body (NOCN) as part of your End Point Assessment for the apprenticeship The End Point Assessment will take place with the independent assessment body (NOCN). This involves a 30-minute Professional Discussion on your portfolio of evidence and a 45-minute Structured Interview. Chartered Insurance Institute’s Certificate in Financial Services You will study 2 modules as part of the qualification CF1 - UK Financial Services Regulation and Ethics LP2 - Financial Services Products and Solutions And in years three and four you will achieve: Junior Management Consultant (Level 4) government-accredited apprenticeship standards. Institute for Leadership and Management’s Level 3 Diploma Across the apprenticeship you’ll also build your knowledge through web-based learning, shadowing senior colleagues and team members, and training courses with our in-house experts and external training providers. You will also be assigned a career counselor who will effectively act as a buddy and mentor and who will work closely with you to identify your strengths and help you grow in your career.