Mid-Market - Audit Assistant Manager

Forvis Mazars; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Bolton seeks an experienced auditor to lead audits for Mid-Market and SMEs. Responsibilities include oversight of audit delivery, client relationship management, and mentoring junior staff. Applicants must hold a professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CA, with strong sector expertise and leadership skills. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a supportive benefits package.

Benefits

Annual performance-based bonus

Hybrid working options

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience auditing Mid-Market, SMEs and privately owned businesses.
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP (FRS 102), IFRS, and the Companies Act.
• Ability to take the lead on external audits and supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits for Mid-Market, SMEs and privately owned businesses.
• Develop strong client connections and ensure timely billing.
• Oversee audit delivery to agreed timescales and quality standards.
• Mentor and support audit assistants and seniors.

Skills

Sector Expertise

Leadership Experience

Technical Knowledge

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Professional Qualification - ACA / ACCA / CA

Job description

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 Mid-Market Audit team partners with ambitious organisations ranging from family-owned companies to private equity-backed groups and scaling international businesses. Spanning sectors such as food manufacturing, healthcare, engineering, and fintech, we deliver tailored, value-added audits that help privately owned businesses grow with confidence.

What You'll Do:

• Lead Audits – Take ownership of audits for Mid-Market, SMEs and privately owned businesses, 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 Mid-Market, SMEs and privately owned businesses.
• 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 embraceindividuality 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, alongwith 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:

ManchesterOffice – 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 toGrow, Belong, and Impact? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!