Industry & Services - Assistant Manager

Forvis Mazars; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Manager to support audit strategies and lead teams. This role involves managing the complete audit process, guiding clients, and ensuring quality delivery, while maintaining a focus on professional development and client relationships. You will enjoy hybrid working options and a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Hybrid working options

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading external audits.
• Proven client relationship management skills.
• Relevant audit experience within industry sectors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in shaping audit strategies and planning.
• Act as a technical expert on audit assignments.
• Lead audit teams to ensure project completion.
• Manage audit process from planning to report delivery.
• Oversee budgets and align assignments with financial targets.
• Develop and support your team through coaching.

Skills

UK GAAP / FRS102 knowledge

External audit experience

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Education

Qualified CA or equivalent

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Industry & Services - Assistant Manager, Manchester

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Client:

Forvis Mazars

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Are you ready to take your audit career to the next level? Do you want to work in an environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions truly matter? At Forvis Mazars, we believe in supporting each other's growth while shaping the future of the firm together. If you're passionate about audit and eager to work with a diverse range of clients, this could be the ideal role for you.

Our Industry & Services team delivers audit services to companies listed on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE 350, Small Cap, and Fledgling), AIM, and large companies/groups with turnover over £150m. We also collaborate closely with overseas teams to audit UK-based subsidiaries of major global groups.

What You'll Do:

• Assist the client service management team in shaping audit strategies and planning. How would you tailor your approach to support high-profile clients?
• Act as a technical expert on audit assignments, providing guidance to both the audit team and clients. Are you ready to be the trusted advisor they turn to?
• Lead audit teams, ensuring timely and budget-conscious project completion. How do you inspire teams to thrive under pressure?
• Manage the full audit process from planning to final report delivery. How do you ensure smooth execution while meeting deadlines?
• Oversee budgets and ensure time spent on assignments aligns with financial targets.
• Develop and support your team through coaching, feedback, and performance management. What's your approach to nurturing talent and building high-performing teams?
• Stay calm under pressure while ensuring deadlines are met. How do you maintain focus and adaptability in a fast-paced environment?

What You'll Bring:

• Up-to-date technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS.
• Significant experience leading external audits, managing client portfolios, and guiding audit teams. How do you build trust and long-lasting client relationships?
• Suitable for a newly qualified CA or an experienced Audit Assistant Manager.
• Client relationship management skills with a focus on trust and delivering value.
• Relevant audit experience within the industry and services sectors. Can you bring sector-specific insights to enhance our service delivery?

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

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:

One St Peters Square, Manchester—easily accessible from Piccadilly, Oxford Road & Victoria stations.

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!