Audit Manager - Mid Market

Forvis Mazars LLP; Poole; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in the UK is seeking an Audit Manager to lead mid-market and SME audits, manage client portfolios, and drive quality across engagements. You will develop teams, manage budgets, and build strong long-term client relationships while upholding regulatory standards.

You will contribute to cross-service line growth and support staff development through coaching and feedback, ensuring high standards of audit quality and independence.

Qualifications

• AC A / CA / ACCA qualified with UK experience.
• Experience leading audits for Mid-Market, SMEs and privately owned businesses.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and 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 escalating complex issues to Senior Managers and Partners 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

Audit Management

Relationship Management

Budgeting

Team Coaching

Regulatory Knowledge

IFRS/UK GAAP

Communication

Project Ownership

Microsoft Office

Education

ACA / CA / ACCA

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office

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

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 Mid-Market Audit team partners with ambitious, privately owned organisations to deliver tailored, value-added audits.

We work with: Family-owned and entrepreneur-led businesses Private equity and venture capital-backed groups Privately held businesses and groups with revenue typically between £10m and £150m Unregulated asset managers and real estate owners with assets under £1bn

Our clients span a range of sectors, from food manufacturing and engineering to healthcare and fintech, and often operate across borders or are scaling rapidly.

About the role

As an Audit Manager (MAN2), you will manage a varied audit portfolio and support the senior management team, including Partners, in developing the team and client offering. You’ll play a key role in staff development, client relationship management, and maintaining audit quality across engagements.

Role & 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 escalating complex issues to Senior Managers and Partners 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.

What we are looking for

• Qualification – ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent).
• Sector Experience – Strong audit experience with Mid-Market, SMEs and privately owned businesses.
• Level of Responsibility – Experience managing external audit assignments and a client portfolio, with responsibility for service delivery and client relationships.
• Leadership Experience – Proven ability to lead and motivate audit teams, manage workflow, delegate effectively, and provide coaching and feedback.
• Technical Expertise – Strong and current knowledge of UK GAAP (including FRS 102), IFRS, and the Companies Act.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Skilled at managing client relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact, and addressing queries effectively.
• People Management – Experience in managing, coaching, and developing junior team members, promoting both technical and personal growth.
• Communication Skills – Excellent written and verbal communication, confident in presenting findings and insights to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Technology Skills – Proficient in audit software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Project Ownership – Accountable for managing engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring quality, compliance, and risk management throughout.
• Innovation and Improvement – Contributes to process improvements and shares ideas to enhance efficiency and audit quality.
• Analytical Thinking – Strong ability to identify risks, assess control environments, and apply sound professional judgement.
• Knowledge Sharing – Invested in supporting a culture of collaboration and continuous learning by sharing technical expertise and insights.
• Networking – Develops a professional network within the sector and the wider market, supporting client development and business opportunities.

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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 can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.

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. We’re always looking ahead – for you, our clients, and the communities we’re part of. We’ll support you to learn, explore, and grow as you take this journey with us. Here, you’ll feel safe to share bold ideas and unique perspectives. After all, success comes from working together. At Forvis Mazars, you’ll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and have an impact – now and in the future. Together, we grow, belong and impact.

We’re in the middle of transitioning to a new recruitment system, and we’re excited to share our career opportunities with you. Vacancies are now being posted, and further roles will continue to appear over the coming weeks. As we complete the transition, you may notice the occasional issue, and we appreciate your understanding. Thank you for your patience while we get everything in place.