Audit Manager: Lead Mid-Market Audits & Client Growth

ACCA Careers; Poole; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in the UK seeks an Audit Manager to manage a varied audit portfolio and support the senior management team in developing the client offering. You’ll play a key role in staff development, client relationship management, and maintaining audit quality across engagements.

You’ll lead audits for Mid-Market, SMEs and privately owned businesses, manage service delivery and client satisfaction, and coach junior staff in a collaborative, values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/CA/ACCA or equivalent with UK qualification recognition.
• Strong audit experience with mid-market to SMEs.
• Proven ability to manage client portfolios and dedicated service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Audit Delivery – Lead audits for Mid-Market, SMEs and privately owned businesses, managing the process from planning through to completion and ensuring delivery is on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
• Portfolio Management – Manage a portfolio of clients, taking responsibility for service delivery, client satisfaction, and ongoing relationship management.
• Planning & Organisation – Shape audit strategies and scoping plans, ensuring resources, timelines, and budgets are effectively managed.
• Technical Oversight – Provide technical guidance to audit teams and clients during assignments, addressing queries and escalation as required.
• Review & Reporting – Review and draft key reporting outputs, including audit opinion summaries, group reporting packs, and audit committee documents.
• Team Leadership – Lead audit teams in the field, delegating work effectively, reviewing output, and ensuring files are completed to firm and regulatory standards.
• Coaching & Development – Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and training for audit assistants and seniors, encouraging technical growth and professional development.
• Quality & Compliance – Ensure compliance with internal methodologies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, maintaining consistency across engagements.
• Client Relationships – Act as a key contact for clients in your portfolio, managing expectations, resolving issues, and building trusted long-term relationships.
• Commercial Awareness – Take responsibility for monitoring engagement budgets, managing billing in line with agreed plans, and identifying opportunities for additional services.
• Collaboration & Growth – Work with colleagues across service lines to identify and pursue business development opportunities, supporting firmwide growth.

Skills

ACA/CA/ACCA

UK GAAP IFRS

Client relationships

Leadership

Audit software

Microsoft Office

Education

ACA/CA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Forvis Mazars in the UK seeks an Audit Manager to manage a varied audit portfolio and support the senior management team in developing the client offering. You’ll play a key role in staff development, client relationship management, and maintaining audit quality across engagements.

You’ll lead audits for Mid-Market, SMEs and privately owned businesses, manage service delivery and client satisfaction, and coach junior staff in a collaborative, values-driven environment.