Audit Quality Support Manager - Public Sector

MAZARS UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services network is seeking an Audit Quality Support Manager to lead quality reviews and guide public sector auditors. This role facilitates training and compliance in a dynamic environment, offering hybrid working options and a competitive salary. Ideal candidates will possess strong audit experience in the public sector and relevant professional qualifications.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Annual performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Professional qualification required in audit or public sector finance.
• Strong audit experience in the UK public sector, particularly with NHS and local government.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality reviews and provide feedback to audit teams.
• Develop guidance on public sector audits and support audit teams.
• Design and deliver training programs for auditors.

Skills

Strong audit experience in the UK public sector

Excellent written and verbal communication

Education

Professional Qualification – ACA / CA / ACCA / CIPFA (or equivalent)

Job description

Audit Quality Support Manager - Public Sector (5161)

At Forvis Mazars, we're always looking ahead, for our people, our clients and the wider world. Together, we grow, belong and impact. You'll 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'll 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 a national team that supports auditors across our public sector hub offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham and London. The team promotes the delivery of consistent quality through the maintenance of development of our sector methodologies, delivery of in-flight review, development of sector-specific training and guidance, and direct support on emerging quality risks and complex audit and financial reporting issues.

As a Manager in our Public Sector Audit Quality Support Team, you will help support the delivery of high-quality audit by leading reviews, developing guidance, and supporting auditors on complex issues. You'll also play a key role in training and coaching our people, while working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure our public sector audits are consistent, compliant, and high quality.

What You'll Do:

• Quality Reviews – Manage the delivery of engagement quality review and in-flight reviews, providing timely, constructive feedback to audit teams.
• Technical Guidance – Work with sector experts to develop and maintain guidance on public sector audit matters, ensuring teams are supported on complex or emerging issues.
• Regulatory Support – Support audit teams during regulatory file inspections, ensuring findings are addressed and lessons shared.
• Sector technical contribution – Actively contribute to technical networks and panels, and responding to audit, regulatory and financial reporting consultations.
• Training & Development – Design and deliver training programmes for public sector auditors, promoting best practice and technical consistency. Provide support delivering VFM consistency panels, reviews, and challenge sessions with engagement leads.

What You'll Bring:

• Professional Qualification – ACA / CA / ACCA / CIPFA (or equivalent).
• Sector Experience – Strong audit experience in the UK public sector, including NHS and local government; knowledge of the NAO Code of Audit Practice and its application in England.
• Technical Expertise – Good understanding of International Standards on Auditing (UK) and familiarity with the Audit Scotland Code of Audit Practice (including Best Value and Wider Scope work).
• Communication Skills – Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex technical matters clearly to different audiences.

What We Offer:

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. We're united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you'll be empowered to shape your career, contribute your ideas, and make a difference from day one.

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:

At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and benchmarking, an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts.

You'll enjoy hybrid working options, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities that will support your growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support because we believe in taking care of our people. Does this sound like the kind of place where you can thrive?

Location:

Various – This role is hybrid and can be based in any of the following offices: Birmingham Office, Bristol Office, Edinburgh Office, Glasgow Office, Leeds Office, Leicester Office, London Office, Manchester Office, Milton Keynes Office, Newcastle Office, Nottingham Office, Poole Office or Sutton Office.

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

Documents

• Audit Quality Support - Public Sector - Manager - JD.pdf (169.74 KB)