Audit Assistant Manager: Lead Mid‑Market Audits & Growth

Forvis Mazars in the UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in the UK is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager (SN2) to lead multiple audit engagements from planning through to completion. You will supervise junior staff, manage client communications, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality audit services.

You will apply UK GAAP/FRS 102, IFRS, and Company Act knowledge across Mid-Market and SME clients, coaching colleagues and driving process improvements within a collaborative, inclusive team environment at our Manchester office.

Qualifications

• Experience in external audit, ideally with Mid-Market, SMEs and privately owned businesses.
• Experience leading audit assignments from planning through to completion with increasing responsibility.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK GAAP (including FRS 102), IFRS, and the Companies Act.

Responsibilities

• Audit Delivery – Manage audits for Mid-Market, SMEs and privately owned businesses, supporting the process from planning through to completion, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Planning & Organisation – Assist in developing audit strategies and scoping plans, ensuring resources and timelines are effectively managed.
• Technical Application – Apply up-to-date technical knowledge (UK GAAP / FRS 102, IFRS, Companies Act) to audit assignments, escalating complex matters to senior colleagues as needed.
• Review & Reporting – Draft sections of key reporting outputs such as the audit opinion summary, group reporting packs, and audit committee documents for review by Managers and Partners.
• Team Support – Lead and supervise audit assistants and seniors during fieldwork, allocating tasks, reviewing work, and providing constructive on-the-job feedback.
• Coaching & Development – Support the growth of junior team members by providing guidance, feedback, and informal training.
• Quality & Compliance – Ensure audit files are completed to the required standard, review points are addressed, and firmwide methodologies and regulatory requirements are followed.
• Client Relationships – Act as a day-to-day contact for clients, responding promptly to requests and building professional, trusted relationships.
• Commercial Awareness – Monitor time spent against budget, assist with billing in line with agreed plans, and identify opportunities to add value or cross-sell services.
• Collaboration – Work closely with colleagues across audit and other service lines, contributing to business development and firmwide initiatives.

Skills

Client relationships

Budget monitoring

Leadership

Coaching

UK GAAP IFRS knowledge

MS Office

Audit software

Communication skills

Education

ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent)

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Forvis Mazars in the UK is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager (SN2) to lead multiple audit engagements from planning through to completion. You will supervise junior staff, manage client communications, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality audit services.

You will apply UK GAAP/FRS 102, IFRS, and Company Act knowledge across Mid-Market and SME clients, coaching colleagues and driving process improvements within a collaborative, inclusive team environment at our Manchester office.