Industry & Services - Audit Assistant Manager

Forvis Mazars UK; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services network in Bristol is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to lead audit engagements, manage client relationships, and support junior staff. The ideal candidate will hold an ACA/CA/ACCA qualification and have significant experience in external audits. This position offers competitive salary, hybrid work options, and clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Annual performance-based bonus

Regular salary reviews

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience managing client portfolios and guiding audit teams.
• Relevant audit experience within the industry and services sectors.
• Suitable for a newly qualified CA or an experienced Audit Assistant Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• Supervise and coach junior staff.
• Act as a technical expert on audit assignments.

Skills

Client relationship management skills

Technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS

Significant experience leading external audits

Education

ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification

Job description

Overview

Industry & Services - Audit Assistant Manager (4277) at Forvis Mazars. We grow, belong and impact as a global professional services network. You’ll be supported to learn, explore and develop from day one, and you’ll belong to your local team while gaining global experience and making a meaningful impact now and in the future.

About The Team: 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 collaborate closely with overseas teams to audit UK-based subsidiaries of major global groups.

What You’ll Do

• Lead multiple audit engagements from planning through to completion, supervise and coach junior staff, manage client communications, and ensure delivery of exceptional, timely audit services.
• Assist the client service management team in shaping audit strategies and planning. 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.
• Lead audit teams, ensuring timely and budget-conscious project completion.
• Manage the full audit process from planning to final report delivery.
• Oversee budgets and ensure time spent on assignments aligns with financial targets.
• Develop and support your team through coaching, feedback, and performance management.
• Stay calm under pressure while ensuring deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Bring

• ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification.
• Up-to-date technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS.
• Significant experience leading external audits, managing client portfolios, and guiding audit teams.
• 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 with sector-specific insights.

What We Offer

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. We are united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. 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.

This is a place where you can thrive, whether you’re looking to stretch your potential, build meaningful relationships, or be part of a diverse, forward-thinking team.

Salaries & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience and benchmarking, an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews. Hybrid working options support a healthy work-life balance, with clear career progression opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support to take care of our people.

Location

Bristol Office – Located in BT - Assembly, 8th Floor, Assembly C, Cheese Lane, Bristol, BS2 0JJ. A short walk from Temple Meads station and the Harbourside area, in a modern workspace in one of the UK's most creative and innovative cities.

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

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.