Insurance Audit Lead (Assistant Manager)

Forvis Mazars in the UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in the UK is seeking a proactive Audit Assistant Manager to join the Insurance audit team. You will lead multiple engagements from planning through to completion, supervise staff, and maintain client relationships.

The role offers growth within a supportive, inclusive firm culture and exposure to high-profile clients across the insurance sector, with opportunities to develop leadership and technical expertise.

Qualifications

• ACA/CA/ACCA (or equivalent) is required.
• Experience in external insurance audit and assurance engagements.
• Ability to lead audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Strong supervision and coaching of junior staff.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102/FRS 103), IFRS and the Companies Act.

Responsibilities

• Audit delivery – Manage insurance audits supporting the process from planning through to completion, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Planning and organisation – Assist in developing audit strategies and scoping plans, ensuring resources and timelines are effectively managed.
• Technical application – Apply up-to-date technical knowledge (UK GAAP / FRS 102, IFRS, Companies Act) to audit assignments, escalating complex matters to senior colleagues as required.
• Review and reporting – Draft sections of key reporting outputs such as long-form audit reports, group reporting packs, and audit committee communications for review by Managers and Partners.
• Team support – Lead and supervise audit assistants and seniors during fieldwork, allocating tasks, reviewing work, and providing constructive on-the-job feedback.
• Coaching and development – Support the growth of junior team members by providing guidance, feedback, and informal training.
• Quality and compliance – Ensure audit files are completed to the required standard, review points are addressed, and firmwide methodologies and regulatory requirements are followed.
• Client relationships – Act as a day-to-day contact for clients, responding promptly to requests and building professional, trusted relationships.
• Commercial awareness – Monitor time spent against budget, assist with billing in line with agreed plans, and identify opportunities to add value.
• Collaboration – Work closely with colleagues across audit and other service lines, contributing to business development and firmwide initiatives.

Skills

ACA/CA/ACCA

Insurance audits

Leadership

UK GAAP/IFRS

Client relationships

People management

Audit software

Budgeting/Billing

Communication

Networking

Education

ACA/CA/ACCA (or equivalent)

Tools

Audit software

MS Office

Job description

Forvis Mazars in the UK is seeking a proactive Audit Assistant Manager to join the Insurance audit team. You will lead multiple engagements from planning through to completion, supervise staff, and maintain client relationships.

The role offers growth within a supportive, inclusive firm culture and exposure to high-profile clients across the insurance sector, with opportunities to develop leadership and technical expertise.