Life Insurance - Audit Senior Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm seeks an Audit Manager in London to lead audit engagements for clients in the insurance sector. This role provides a significant opportunity to manage audit teams, ensuring high-quality service delivery while supporting professional growth and work-life balance within a diverse and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Audit Manager or Senior Manager.
• Relevant insurance sector audit experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple audit engagements from planning to finalising reports.
• Work closely with clients to provide exceptional service.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and oversee audit teams.

Skills

Audit leadership

Stakeholder management

Training and coaching

Education

ACA / CA / ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

At Forvis Mazars, we're agile enough to embrace change and deliver impact. We encourage our people to feel empowered to shape the future of the firm. We are constantly improving our ways of working to enhance our solutions, giving you a significant voice in your role and team.

Our Audit team at Forvis Mazars specialises in delivering high-quality services to our clients. By joining our dedicated Insurance Team, you'll have the opportunity to audit well-known names in the insurance industry. Our clients include brokers, intermediaries, life and general insurers, reinsurance companies, and Lloyd's market participants, making us a leading auditor in the sector. At Forvis Mazars, you can bring your authentic self to work. We support your career growth, work-life balance, and wellbeing.

About the role

• Lead multiple audit engagements from planning to finalising reports within agreed timescales.
• Work closely with clients to provide exceptional service.
• Manage stakeholder relationships at audited entities and collaborate with senior staff.
• Coordinate with Partners and oversee audit teams.

What are we looking for?

• ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification.
• Experience as an Audit Manager or Senior Manager.
• Relevant Insurance sector audit experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS.
• Experience managing external audits and leading audit teams.
• Skills in training and coaching team members.

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a global professional services network operating in over 100 countries. Our firms share a commitment to providing an unmatched client experience through audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. We aim to move our clients, people, industries, and communities forward, addressing emerging sustainability issues like human rights, climate change, and environmental impacts.

We are a diverse, multicultural team that values connection and belonging. Our culture encourages ownership, involvement, and innovation. We support our people to deliver quality, drive change, and reach their full potential.

Our London office at 30 Old Bailey is centrally located, close to City Thameslink station, serving the needs of businesses in this global hub.

Inclusivity is at the core of our culture. We aim to make our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. Please contact us to discuss any support you may need during your application.

Learn more at forvismazars.com/uk.