Audit Manager - Insurance

Forvis Mazars LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in the UK seeks an Audit Manager to lead complex engagements within the insurance sector, managing senior client relationships and coaching the wider team.

You will provide expertise on IFRS 17, Solvency II, and insurance-specific accounting, while driving delivery, quality, and regulatory compliance across engagements.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified (ACA / CA / ACCA or equivalent).
• Significant audit experience within insurance entities such as Lloyd’s syndicates, brokers, commercial insurers, life insurers, reinsurers, and UK subsidiaries.
• Senior Manager or experienced Audit Manager level experience.
• Strong knowledge of insurance accounting standards, Solvency II, IFRS 17, and Lloyd’s reporting requirements.
• Leadership and people management experience to coach audit teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Audit leadership across the insurance spectrum to ensure delivery meets regulatory and business needs.
• Provide technical oversight on IFRS 17, Solvency II, and insurance accounting areas.
• Develop audit strategies aligned to client risk profiles and industry considerations.
• Oversee preparation of audit findings and reporting for audit committees and regulators.
• Guide and develop team members working with UK and international insurance clients.

Skills

Audit leadership

IFRS 17 knowledge

Regulatory liaison

UK GAAP/FRS 102

Education

ACA / CA / ACCA or equivalent

Job description

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 nation 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.

About the team

In Audit, you will join a growing team of relationship driven, curious, problem solvers who add value to their clients every day. Our audit teams provide assurance services that strengthen internal controls, build investor confidence, and ensure financial credibility. We support a wide variety of clients, from privately owned businesses to UK listed companies, financial services clients, and some of the world’s largest FT Global organisations. As part of our uniquely integrated structure, you’ll benefit from working in collaborative teams, gaining early responsibility and being empowered to challenge, learn and lead in a supportive, values-driven environment. Our commitment to quality, independence of thought and innovation helps us play a key role in shaping the future of audit. Our Insurance Audit team works across borders to deliver high-quality audits to a wide spectrum of clients in the insurance sector. We work with: Lloyd’s syndicates Insurance brokers and intermediaries Life & general insurers Reinsurers and underwriting agents UK subsidiaries of global insurance groups Specialty and commercial insurers With a strong understanding of the regulatory environment and insurance-specific accounting challenges, we offer insightful assurance across the value chain.

About the role

As an Audit Manager (MAN), you will lead complex engagements, support the senior leadership team including Partners, and contribute to the strategic development of the audit practice. You’ll manage high-value client relationships and play an active role in coaching and developing the wider team.

Role & Responsibilities

• Audit Leadership – Lead audits across the insurance spectrum, from Lloyd’s syndicates to intermediaries and reinsurers, ensuring delivery meets regulatory and business needs.
• Technical Oversight – Provide insight on IFRS 17, Solvency II, claims liabilities, and other insurance-specific accounting areas.
• Audit Planning – Develop audit strategies aligned to client risk profiles, legal structures, and industry-specific considerations.
• Review & Reporting – Oversee preparation of audit findings, technical summaries, and reporting for audit committees and regulators.
• Project Control – Monitor engagement delivery, resources, and timelines to maintain quality and budget integrity.
• Team Management – Guide and develop team members working across international and UK-based insurance clients.
• Regulatory Compliance – Ensure delivery aligns with audit and insurance regulation, technical standards, and firm methodology.
• Client Relationships – Act as senior contact for insurers, brokers, and underwriters, providing tailored assurance advice.
• Commercial Focus – Manage scope and billing conversations, while identifying future engagement opportunities.
• Market Knowledge – Maintain understanding of insurance market trends, regulatory changes, and risk environments.
• Strategic Contribution – Offer commercial and regulatory insights that support client resilience and compliance.
• Communication – Present technical and commercial messages clearly to boards, regulators, and audit committees.

What we are looking for

• Qualification – Professionally qualified (ACA / CA / ACCA or equivalent).
• Sector Experience – Significant audit experience within insurance entities such as Lloyd’s syndicates, brokers, commercial insurers, life insurers, reinsurers, and UK subsidiaries of global insurers.
• Level of Responsibility – Demonstrated experience at Senior Manager or experienced Audit Manager level.
• Leadership Experience – Proven ability to lead insurance audits in highly regulated environments, manage varied client portfolios, and direct audit teams.
• Technical Expertise – Strong knowledge of insurance accounting standards, Solvency II, IFRS 17, and Lloyd’s reporting requirements.
• Strong technical expertise in UK GAAP (including FRS 102), IFRS, and the Companies Act.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Skilled at building and managing long-term relationships with senior stakeholders with the ability to handle complex queries and regulatory liaison.
• People Management – Experienced in managing, coaching, and developing audit team members to support both technical and personal growth, promoting a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Communication Skills – Strong verbal and written communication, with confidence in presenting complex information/insights clearly and professionally, to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Technology Skills – Proficient in audit software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Project Ownership – Accountable for end-to‑end delivery of insurance audit engagements, ensuring a strong focus compliance, quality, and risk management.
• Innovation and Improvement – Actively contributes to process improvements, adopting and developing new methodologies.
• Analytical Thinking – Strong ability to identify risk areas, assess control environments, and apply professional judgement.
• Knowledge Sharing – Invested in upskilling teams and sharing insurance sector insights.
• Networking – Builds and maintains relationships within the sector and contributes to thought leadership initiatives, enhancing the firm’s profile in the market.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

#LI-DNP Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At 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. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential. At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you cangrowyour skills,belongto a team that values your ideas, and make animpactthat matters.

Forvis Mazars overview

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax and advisory services. In the UK, we’re home to more than 3,400 professionals and 190 partners across 14 offices, all united by a shared purpose: shaping a better future. Whether you’re starting your career or taking your next step, you’ll find opportunities to learn, develop and make a meaningful contribution from day one. We believe the best ideas come from different perspectives, so you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, collaborate with talented people across our firm, and build relationships that help you grow. At Forvis Mazars, you’ll belong to a local team, benefit from global opportunities, and make an impact for our clients, communities and each other. Together, we grow, belong and impact.

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