Mid-Market - Audit Assistant Manager

MAZARS UK; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services network is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to lead audits for Mid-Market and SMEs. The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CA) and experience in auditing. Strong leadership skills and technical knowledge of UK GAAP are essential. This role offers competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and clear career progression paths.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Hybrid working options

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must have a professional qualification like ACA, ACCA, or CA.
• Experience in auditing Mid-Market, SMEs, and privately owned businesses.
• Ability to lead external audits and coach junior staff.
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP, IFRS, and the Companies Act.
• Proficient in managing client communications for timely audit services.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits for Mid-Market, SMEs, and privately owned businesses.
• Develop strong client connections and resolve queries promptly.
• Oversee audit delivery to meet time and quality standards.
• Mentor and support audit assistants, reviewing work and providing feedback.

Skills

Professional Qualification

Sector Expertise

Leadership Experience

Technical Knowledge

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

ACA / ACCA / CA (or equivalent)

Job description

Mid-Market - Audit Assistant Manager (5206)

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.

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.

Salaries & Benefits

We pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer, offering a competitive salary based on experience and benchmarking. We have an annual performance‑based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts. Hybrid working options allow a healthy work‑life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities and wellbeing support.

Location

Leicester Office – Located in Meridian Business Park, 6 Dominus Way, Leicester, LE19 1RP. Close to the M1 and well‑connected by local bus routes.
Nottingham Office – Located in Park View House, 58 The Ropewalk, Nottingham, NG1 5DW. Easily accessible from Nottingham station and main bus routes.

Documents

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