Audit Lead, Public Sector & Local Government

Forvis Mazars LLP; Leeds; Híbrido; GBP 55.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

Descripción de la vacante

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 for diverse public sector and government-aligned bodies.

You'll apply up-to-date UK GAAP/FRS 102, IFRS, and Companies Act knowledge, build strong client relationships, and contribute to continuous improvement within a collaborative,

Formación

• Lead audit engagements from planning to completion with junior staff.
• Apply UK GAAP/FRS 102 and IFRS knowledge to audits.
• Build and maintain client relationships and manage timelines.

Responsabilidades

• Audit delivery – manage audits for local government, NHS, and central bodies, 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.

Conocimientos

Audit delivery

Team leadership

Client relationships

Educación

ACA/CA/ACCA (or equivalent)

Herramientas

Audit software

Descripción del empleo

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 for diverse public sector and government-aligned bodies.

You'll apply up-to-date UK GAAP/FRS 102, IFRS, and Companies Act knowledge, build strong client relationships, and contribute to continuous improvement within a collaborative,