Industry & Services - Audit Responsible Individual (RI)

ACCA Careers; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit Responsible Individual to enhance their audit services. In this key role, you'll lead the client service management team, ensuring exceptional audit delivery while fostering strong client relationships. The firm values your individuality and offers hybrid working options, competitive salaries, and a supportive environment for career progression. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic team, driving sustainable growth and innovation in audit services. Join a company that prioritizes your well-being and professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Options

Annual Performance-Based Bonus

Regular Salary Reviews

Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading external audits and managing client portfolios.
• Experience controlling diverse portfolios in Large and Listed sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the client service management team on audit strategy formulation.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership to audit teams.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Audit Strategy and Planning

Technical Knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS

Business Development

Education

ACA

ACCA

CA

Job description

Industry & Services - Audit Responsible Individual (RI)

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At Forvis Mazars, we're agile enough to embrace change and deliver impact. This means we encourage people to feel empowered to be part of the future direction of the firm. We're constantly improving the way we work, so that we enhance the solutions we offer. So, you'll have a big say in the way your role and your team works.

Our specialist Industry & Services team provide audit services to companies listed on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE 350, Small Cap, and Fledgling), AIM, and large companies/groups with turnover of more than £150m. The team also work closely with overseas teams to audit UK based subsidiaries of major global groups. At Forvis Mazars you will be able to bring your authentic self to work. We will support you with your career progression, work life balance and wellbeing.

As a Responsible Individual (RI), you will work closely with local and national partners to further develop and build this audit team, client offering and input into our wider strategy for sustainable growth. You will also work closely with clients and be committed to providing an exceptional audit service.

What you'll do?

• Leading the client service management team on the formulation of audit strategy and planning.
• Technical expert, providing advice and leadership to the audit team and client.
• Maintains control and stability under pressure whilst recognising the deadline or urgency.
• Presenting audit opinion summaries and any other reporting documents, including group reporting and audit committee papers.
• Identifying and capitalising on opportunities and prospects for new work.
  
  

What you'll bring?

• Holds significant experience of leading external audits managing a portfolio of clients and leading audit teams.
• ACA,ACCA,orCA qualified.
• Ready to apply for RI or already RI status, with experience of controlling a diverse portfolio of audit clients across Large and Listed sectors.
• Client relationship management experience.
• Up to date technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS.
• Previous success of winning new business
• 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:

One St Peters Square, Manchester — easily accessible from Piccadilly and Oxford 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!

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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