Experience Required – 5 – 7 Years
Job Role – Assistant Manager – Audit ( Mid Market or Privately Owned Business)
What are we looking for?
- Qualified ACA / ICAI / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification.
- 5 – 7 years of Experience in leading external audits from planning through to completion.
- Relevant strategic market audit experience.
- Up-to-date technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS.
- Experience of managing and coaching audit trainees.
- Experience of using audit software and Microsoft Office package
- Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Actively seeks to enhance expertise and knowledge, operate with a curious and sceptical mindset.
- Ability to identify issues through sound analysis and application of sector knowledge in all situations.
- Aids, shares experience, provides meaningful feedback and proactively supports the development of others
- Self-driven, takes ownership of the work, effectively delegates to juniors within the team and takes responsibility for quality control
Midmarket
The Midmarket audit teams work with ambitious, privately owned businesses ranging from family‑owned companies to private equity‑backed groups and fast‑growing international organisations. Spanning sectors such as food manufacturing, healthcare, engineering and fintech, the team delivers tailored, value‑added audits that help mid‑sized and scaling businesses strengthen financial reporting and grow with confidence. Their approach combines strong local relationships with access to global expertise, enabling them to provide responsive, commercially focused audit insight that reflects the unique needs and ambitions of the mid‑market.
As an Audit Assistant Manager, you will be required to:
- • Applying relevant Mid-Market and Non-Financial Services audit experience to deliver audits across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, engineering, retail, technology, real estate and professional services.
• Performing and reviewing audit work in accordance with firm methodology, UK auditing standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support the engagement manager and leader, based in the United Kingdom, by overseeing and providing on-the-job coaching to other members of the offshore team who form part of the extended audit team.
• Participating in audit planning, risk assessment discussions, and post-engagement debriefs to drive quality
improvements.
• Managing and controlling assigned audit areas efficiently while meeting agreed timelines and budgets.
• Monitoring progress, performing timely work-paper completion, and providing regular updates to the engagement team.
• Ensuring timely clearance of review points and adherence to audit quality protocols.
• Acting as a key point of contact for UK engagement managers and, where needed, client teams—ensuring smooth communication of issues and progress.
• Drafting audit deliverables such as audit reports, letters of representation, group reporting schedules, and supporting audit committee documentation.
• Providing constructive feedback and supporting the development of junior members of the team.
• Building strong working relationships within the extended audit team and ensuring issues are resolved promptly.
“At Forvis Mazars, we embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered. We provide equal opportunities for growth and advancement, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Join a global team where your unique perspective helps shape a more equitable and innovative future.”