Funding Assurance - Assistant Manager

Forvis Mazars; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned global professional services network is seeking a Funding Assurance Assistant Manager in London. The successful candidate will be involved in ensuring compliance with ESFA funding regulations, leading assurance reviews, and building strong client relationships. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing, training, and coaching junior staff.
• Ability to develop new initiatives and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordination and support of funding assurance reviews.
• Leading reviews from planning to reporting.
• Providing on-the-job training to junior team members.

Skills

Knowledge of funding assurance reviews

Client handling skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

CCAB qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA, or IIA)

Job description

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Funding Assurance - Assistant Manager, London

Client: Forvis Mazars

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 81a9fa2fe0df

Job Views: 9

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

An introduction to our Funding Assurance team

Education providers can obtain funding from central government (the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), which on 01/04/2025 became part of the Department for Education (DfE)) to provide ‘post-16 delivery'. The DfE also devolves adult education funding, now called adult skills fund to Mayoral Combined Authorities (MCAs), including the Greater London Authority (GLA). This includes 16 to 19 study programmes, T Levels, T Levels transition programme, apprenticeships, adult education budget, adult skills fund, community learning (now called tailored learning), advanced learner loans, skills bootcamps, 16 to 19 bursary fund and free meals in further education.

The Funding Assurance team examines and monitors the data reported to the ESFA, now DfE and the GLA and MCA clients to identify possible errors in the funding claimed by education providers for post-16 delivery. The team helps ensure government funding is used as intended. As part of this team, you will play a key role in helping recover any improper claims for funding by the DfE, GLA, and MCAs.

The role involves working with the Funding Assurance Partner, Manager, and other team members to plan and deliver funding assurance reviews. This includes planning, liaising with education providers/clients, preparing working papers, briefing the team, leading fieldwork, and quality assurance of work, along with reporting. You will also contribute to training development and delivery, proposals, events, and internal training within the team.

The team has experienced significant growth and offers opportunities for progression. You will contribute to the wider Public and Social Sector Risk Consulting service line and its continuous improvement.

We operate a hybrid working model, splitting time between home, office, and client sites. The role can be based in Nottingham, London, Manchester, or Birmingham, with travel as needed.

You will report to the Manager, Director, and Partner responsible for Public Services within Risk Consulting.

Role & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the overall work programme for DfE, MCA, and GLA funding assurance
• Lead funding assurance reviews from planning to final reports, including financial impact assessments and clawback considerations
• Plan and perform fieldwork, liaising with clients, briefing teams, and leading feedback meetings
• Organize tasks based on team members' skills and needs
• Provide on-the-job training and supervision during fieldwork
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Maintain control under pressure, meeting deadlines
• Produce high-quality work in line with policies and regulations
• Provide feedback for team performance appraisals
• Assist with other assignments, such as grant assurance
• Present service features confidently to providers
• Identify opportunities for new work
• Support development and delivery of training and methodology improvements
• Ensure team standards and procedures are followed

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge of funding assurance reviews, PDSATs, and ILR data
• Understanding of DfE, GLA, and MCA funding rules and regulations
• Qualification such as CCAB (ACA, CA, ACCA, IIA) or equivalent experience
• Strong interpersonal and client handling skills
• Experience managing, training, and coaching junior staff
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proactive in enhancing expertise and developing initiatives
• High attention to detail
• Analytical skills to identify issues and apply technical knowledge
• Supportive team player who provides feedback and develops others
• Ownership of projects, delegation skills, and quality control
• Building a network of client and market contacts

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network operating in over 100 countries, committed to providing excellent client service in audit & assurance, tax, and advisory. We focus on sustainability issues like human rights, climate change, and environmental impacts.

We are a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative team that values ownership, innovation, and individual contributions. We support our people to grow and succeed, fostering a culture of belonging and support. Forvis Mazars is committed to accessibility and inclusion in our recruitment process. Please contact us for any support needed during your application.

Visit forvismazars.com/uk to learn more.