Internal Audit - Assistant Manager - Industry & Services

Forvis Mazars in the UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in the UK is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the growth of the internal audit and controls practice within the I&S Risk Consulting team in London. You will serve as a trusted day-to-day contact for clients and collaborate with Managers and Directors to develop client relationships and drive the practice forward.

You will deliver high-quality, risk-based internal audits, build strong client networks, and contribute to the expansion across FTSE 350 and large private

Qualifications

• Holds ACA, CA, ACCA or CIA qualification.
• Experience of delivering internal audits.
• Good understanding of technical issues in risk assurance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop new initiatives and methodologies.
• Experience training and coaching audit trainees.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal audit fieldwork and lead closing meetings with management.
• Prepare draft internal audit reports and summaries for stakeholders.
• Maintain strong client relationships and respond to needs.
• Assist on special assignments (e.g., fraud investigations, effectiveness reviews).
• Provide on-the-job training and supervision to junior team members.
• Organise tasks and responsibilities according to project needs.
• Manage assignments from planning to draft reports within agreed timescales.
• Present service features and benefits clearly to clients.
• Identify opportunities for new work and ensure quality across the team.

Skills

Internal audit

Client handling

Presentation skills

Team coaching

Project ownership

Education

ACA/CA/ACCA/CIA

Job description

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future.

You’ll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you’re supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You’ll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow , belong and impact.

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About the team

The Risk Consulting team primarily delivers outsourced and co‑sourced internal audit and internal controls services, while also supporting a broad range of risk and governance advisory engagements. These include internal controls reviews, SOX and UK Corporate Governance Code (Provision 29) readiness, enterprise risk management frameworks, combined assurance and external quality assessments.

The team works predominantly with large and international clients across Industry & Services (I&S), including Consumer, Life Sciences, Energy and Technology sectors, while also supporting the Public and Social Sector (PSS) where required. Risk Consulting sits within Forvis Mazars’ broader Advisory & Consulting service line – a rapidly growing, award‑winning global group that brings together deep technical expertise, sector insight and technology‑enabled solutions to deliver high‑quality outcomes for client.

About the role

This London‑based role will support the continued growth of the internal audit and internal controls practice within the I&S Risk Consulting team. There is a significant opportunity to expand our footprint across FTSE 350 and large private organisations, while continuing to harness technology and innovative approaches to deliver value‑adding assurance.

As an Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality, risk‑based internal audit and controls engagements, acting as a trusted day‑to‑day contact for clients. You will work closely with Managers and Directors, contribute to the development of client relationships, and support the ongoing growth of the practice.

• Performance of internal audit fieldwork including closing meetings with the management team.
• Preparation of draft internal audit reports.
• Maintaining good relationships with clients.
• Assistance on other special assignments (e.g. fraud investigations, effectiveness reviews) as and when required.
• Providing on-the-job training and supervision of junior team members.
• Considering the needs and skills of those under supervision, organising tasks and responsibilities.
• Controlling assignments from planning through to preparation of draft reports in line with agreed timescales.
• Building strong working relationships with the client, ensuring any problems or requests are dealt with promptly.
• Maintaining control and stability under pressure whilst recognising the deadline or urgency to be dealt with.
• Responding to the needs of the client and team members.
• Ability to make confident and clear presentations of service features and benefits to clients.
• Ensures that the services provided are genuinely appropriate for the client.
• Identify opportunities and prospects for new work.
• Ensure standards and procedures maintained by whole team.
• Providing constructive feedback for the completion of team member performance appraisals.
• Assesses and produces high quality work in line with the Firm’s policy and processes, meeting relevant regulatory requirements.

What we are looking for

• Holds either ACA, CA, ACCA, CIA (or equivalent) qualification.
• Experience of delivering internal audits.
• Good understanding of technical issues in the risk assurance sector.
• Good interpersonal and client handling skills.
• Experience of managing, training and coaching audit trainees.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Actively seeks to enhance expertise and knowledge.
• Ability to develop new initiatives and methodologies.
• Ability to identify issues through sound analysis and application of commercial acumen in all situations.
• Provides assistance, shares experience, provides meaningful feedback and proactively supports the development of others.
• Takes ownership of projects, effectively delegates to others within the team and takes responsibility for quality control.
• Begins to develop a network of client contacts and contacts in the wider market.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people’s unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential. At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you cangrowyour skills,belongto a team that values your ideas, and make animpactthat matters.