Banking - Audit Assistant Manager

MAZARS UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to lead audit engagements and develop junior staff. This role offers the chance to work with prestigious clients in the financial services sector, ensuring the integrity of financial statements while fostering a collaborative environment. You will be at the forefront of audit assurance, managing stakeholder relationships and working closely with senior leaders. The firm values your individuality and offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits, making it a great place for career growth and professional development. If you're ready to make an impact and embrace new challenges, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Annual performance-based bonus

Regular salary reviews

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Leading external audits from planning to completion.
• Managing and training junior audit staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing multiple audit engagements and ensuring exceptional service.
• Managing stakeholder relationships at audited entities.

Skills

Audit Management

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Technical Knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS

Coaching and Training

External Audit Experience

Education

ACA / CA / ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Audit Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Banking - Audit Assistant Manager (2790)

Forvis Mazars cares about your career progression, offering individually designed career paths that help you pursue your interests, match your changing needs, and explore your true potential. We work with diverse, prestigious clients across a range of sectors and geographies, giving you the opportunity to constantly update and grow your skills for lifelong professional development.

About the team

In Audit, you will join a growing team of over 1,100 relationship-driven, curious problem solvers who add value to their clients on a daily basis. Our Audit Teams provide audit assurance services which are vital to our clients' business controls, shareholder confidence, and credibility of their financial statements. Our expertise ranges from servicing private, entrepreneurial companies through to UK listed companies, financial services clients, and some of the largest FT Global organisations in the world. By joining a unique integrated structure you will benefit from working in collaborative teams and be given responsibility for delivering robust and independent audit services in a supportive environment.

The financial services audit department works internationally to provide seamless, cross-border services to our clients. The banking group covers clients such as asset management, emerging banks, and UK operations of large international banks.

About the role

1. As an Audit Assistant Manager, you will lead multiple audit engagements, overseeing and developing junior staff.
2. You will work closely with clients and be committed to providing an exceptional service.
3. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of stakeholder relationships at audited entities and can expect to work with senior level staff.
4. You will work closely with Senior leaders up to Partner level.

What are we looking for?

1. ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification.
2. Experience of leading external audits from planning through to completion.
3. Relevant FS Banking sector audit experience.
4. Up to date technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS.
5. Experience of managing, training, and coaching audit trainees.
6. Experience of using audit software and Microsoft packages.

*Salaries are based on experience and benchmarking. At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer—could this be the right fit for you?

Benefits:

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. We offer a competitive salary, an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts. 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:

30 Old Bailey, City of London — easily accessible City Thameslink station.

Ready to make an impact, take on new challenges, and be part of a firm that values your individuality? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!