Privately Owned Business - Audit Assistant Manager

Forvis Mazars; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to lead audit engagements and mentor junior staff. This role offers the chance to work with a prestigious portfolio of SME clients, enhancing your exposure to various aspects of auditing. The company values empowerment and inclusivity, providing a supportive environment for career development and work-life balance. Join a diverse and dynamic team that celebrates individuality while delivering high-quality audit and assurance services globally. If you're ready to make an impact and advance your career, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience leading external audits from planning to completion.
• Relevant experience in auditing privately owned businesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple audit engagements, overseeing and mentoring junior staff.
• Work closely with clients to provide exceptional service.

Skills

External Auditing

UK GAAP / FRS102

IFRS

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Job description

Privately Owned Business - Audit Assistant Manager

At Forvis Mazars, we're agile enough to embrace change and deliver impact. We encourage our team members to feel empowered to shape the future of the firm. We are continuously improving our work processes to enhance our services, giving you a significant voice in your role and team.

About the team

Our Audit team at Forvis Mazars specializes in delivering high-quality services to our clients. Privately-Owned Businesses constitute a significant part of our client base, both in the UK and globally. You will have the opportunity to work with a prestigious portfolio of SME and Privately Owned Business clients, broadening your exposure to various aspects of this service line. We support you in your career development, work-life balance, and wellbeing.

About the role

• Lead multiple audit engagements, overseeing and mentoring junior staff.
• Work closely with clients to provide exceptional service.
• Manage stakeholder relationships at audited entities, working with senior staff and up to Partner level.

What are we looking for?

• Several years of experience leading external audits from planning to completion.
• Relevant experience in auditing privately owned businesses.
• Up-to-date technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS.
• Experience in managing, training, and coaching audit trainees.

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network operating under a single brand worldwide, with two main entities: Forvis Mazars LLP in the US and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an international partnership in over 100 countries.

Our shared commitment is to provide an unmatched client experience through audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services globally. Our strategic vision aims to advance our clients, people, industry, and communities, addressing emerging sustainability issues like human rights, climate change, and environmental impacts.

We are a diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team that values connection and belonging. Our culture promotes ownership, involvement, self-belief, and the implementation of ideas.

At Forvis Mazars, we empower our people, celebrate individuality, and foster teamwork. We are bold, agile, and encourage personal contributions to our shared purpose. We support each other to deliver quality, drive change, and realize everyone’s potential.

Inclusivity is central to our culture. We aim to make our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. Please contact us to discuss any accommodations you may need to support you throughout your application.