Audit Quality Banking Methodology - Assistant Manager (5026)

MAZARS LIMITED; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global accounting and consulting firm is looking for an experienced professional to join their Financial Institution Methodology Team in London. You will be responsible for supporting the development of banking audit methodology, ensuring compliance with auditing standards, and providing practical support to audit teams. The ideal candidate will have ACA, CA, or ACCA qualifications, banking audit experience at the Assistant Manager level, and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive compensation, hybrid working options, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Annual performance-based bonus

Regular salary reviews

Wellbeing support

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience operating at Assistant Manager level within banking audit.
• Good technical understanding of IFRS and auditing standards relevant to Financial Institutions.
• Strong commitment to audit quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the banking audit methodology.
• Provide risk-focused methodology support to audit teams on banking audit issues.
• Contribute to methodology updates and training for banking audit practice.

Skills

Banking Audit Experience

Communication Skills

Quality Focus

Education

ACA, CA, ACCA or equivalent

Job description

At Forvis Mazars, we are always looking ahead for our people, our clients and the wider world. Together, we grow, belong and impact. You will be supported to learn, explore and develop from day one. We celebrate individuality, encourage bold thinking and believe success comes from working together. With us, you will belong to your local team, gain global experience, and make a meaningful impact now and in the future.

About the Team

You will be joining the Financial Institution Methodology Team, part of the firm's Audit Quality Support Team, which supports auditors across the banking and financial services practice. The team promotes consistent audit quality through the development and maintenance of audit methodology, policies, tools and guidance, delivery of technical banking training, and direct support to audit teams on complex and emerging audit and financial reporting issues.

3>What You’ll Do

• Audit Methodology – Support the development, maintenance and enhancement of the firm's banking and financial institutions audit methodology, ensuring compliance with auditing, ethical and regulatory requirements.
• Practice Support – Provide practical, risk‑focused methodology and technical support to audit teams on complex or emerging banking audit issues.
• Quality & Compliance – Support audit quality initiatives and contribute to the firm's system of quality management and consistent audit outcomes.
• Methodology Projects – Contribute to methodology updates, guidance, tools and templates for the banking audit practice.
• Training & Knowledge Sharing – Support the development and delivery of technical banking audit training and guidance.

What You’ll Bring

• Professional Qualification – ACA, CA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Banking Audit Experience – Experience operating at Assistant Manager level within banking audit, audit quality or methodology‑focused roles.
• Technical Knowledge – Good technical understanding of IFRS and auditing standards relevant to Financial Institutions and Banking.
• Communication Skills – Ability to explain complex technical matters clearly and practically to audit teams and stakeholders.
• Quality Focus – Strong commitment to audit quality, professional scepticism and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

We embrace individuality and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Whether you’re looking to stretch your potential, build meaningful relationships or be part of a diverse, forward‑thinking team, this is a place where you can thrive.

Salaries & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience and benchmarking, an annual performance‑based bonus, and regular salary reviews. Hybrid working options, clear career progression opportunities, wellbeing support and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Location

• London Office – 30 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7AU. Near City Thameslink, St Paul’s and Farringdon stations.
• Manchester Office – One St Peter’s Square, Manchester, M2 3DE. Near Piccadilly and Oxford Road stations.

Ready to Grow, Belong, and Impact? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!