Mid-Market - Audit Assistant Manager

Forvis Mazars; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services network in Gloucester seeks an Audit Leader to spearhead audits for Mid-Market and SMEs. The role involves developing client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should possess professional qualifications such as ACA or ACCA and have experience in auditing. The firm offers hybrid work options and a competitive salary. If you're ready to grow and make an impact, apply now!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Hybrid working options

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Expertise in auditing Mid-Market, SMEs, and privately owned businesses.
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP, IFRS, and Companies Act.
• Proven experience in leading external audits and supervising junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of audits for Mid-Market, SMEs, and privately owned businesses.
• Develop strong client connections and resolve queries promptly.
• Oversee audit delivery to ensure standards and quality expectations are met.
• Mentor and support audit assistants and seniors throughout fieldwork.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationship management

Coaching and mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Professional Qualification – ACA / ACCA / CA (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

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.

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 embrace individuality 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, along with 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

Bristol Office – Located in BT - Assembly, 8th Floor, Assembly C, Cheese Lane, Bristol, BS2 0JJ. A short walk from Temple Meads station and the buzzing Harbourside area. A modern workspace in one of the UK's most creative and innovative cities.

Ready to Grow , Belong , and Impact ? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!