Industry & Services - Audit Assistant Manager

Mazars; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services network is seeking an Assistant Manager for their Manchester office. This role involves leading audits for complex industries, ensuring the delivery of high-quality audit services, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CA, along with experience in auditing large corporates. You'll flourish in a vibrant city center location while enjoying hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Hybrid working options

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Professional qualification required for this audit role.
• Experience auditing large corporates and listed companies is essential.
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and IFRS is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits for complex industries, ensuring compliance and quality.
• Develop strong client relationships to facilitate effective communication.
• Oversee audit delivery and mentor junior staff during fieldwork.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Sector Expertise

Technical Knowledge

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

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

Job description

Overview

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

Our Industry & Services Audit team works with some of the UK's most dynamic and complex businesses, from FTSE-listed companies to large privately owned groups and UK subsidiaries of multinationals. We cover a diverse mix of sectors, including manufacturing, transport, hospitality, energy, real estate, technology, media, retail, and professional services, providing high-quality audits that support growth and governance.

What You\'ll Do

• Lead Audits – Take ownership of audits for large and complex audits across industries including manufacturing, retail, technology, transport, and media, delivering accurate, compliant and high-quality work.
• Build Relationships – Develop strong client connections, acting as a key contact to resolve queries promptly and ensure billing runs smoothly.
• Ensure Excellence – Oversee audit delivery to agreed timescales, ensuring standards, procedures and quality expectations are consistently met.
• Coach & Collaborate – Mentor and support audit assistants and seniors, reviewing work, giving feedback and guiding them through fieldwork.

What You\'ll Bring

• Professional Qualification – ACA / ACCA / CA (or equivalent).
• Sector Expertise – Experience auditing large corporates, listed companies, and multinationals.
• Leadership Experience – Ability to take the lead on external audits, you\'ll supervise and coach junior staff.
• Technical Knowledge – Strong understanding of UK GAAP (FRS 102), IFRS, and the Companies Act.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Competent managing client communications, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional, timely audit services.

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 which are based on experience and benchmarking. We have 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

Manchester Office – Located in One St Peter\'s Square, Manchester, M2 3DE. Easily accessible from Piccadilly and Oxford Road stations. A vibrant city centre location surrounded by top restaurants, shops, and cultural hotspots.

Ready to Grow, Belong, and Impact?

Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!

Documents

• Industry & Services - Assistant Manager - JD.pdf (170.72 KB)