Privately Owned Business - Audit Assistant Manager

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

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Manchester seeks an Audit Assistant Manager to lead audits for SMEs and privately-owned businesses. The role involves developing client relationships, ensuring audit delivery meets standards, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CA) and strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS. This position offers competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional Qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CA.
• Experience auditing SMEs and privately owned businesses.
• Ability to take the lead on external audits and supervise junior staff.
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Competent in managing client communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits for SMEs and privately owned businesses.
• Develop strong client connections and ensure billing runs smoothly.
• Oversee audit delivery to meet standards, procedures, and quality expectations.
• Mentor and support audit assistants and seniors.

Skills

Professional Qualification

Sector Expertise

Leadership Experience

Technical Knowledge

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

ACA / ACCA / CA (or equivalent)

Job description

Privately Owned Business - Audit Assistant Manager (5133)

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 Privately Owned Business 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 You7ll Do:

• Lead Audits – Take ownership of audits for 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 27ll Bring:

• Professional Qualification – ACA / ACCA / CA (or equivalent).
• Sector Expertise – Experience auditing SMEs and privately owned businesses.
• Leadership Experience – Ability to take the lead on external audits, you7ll 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. We7re united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you7ll 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 you7re 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 based on experience and benchmarking, with an annual performance-based bonus and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts. You7ll enjoy hybrid working options, clear career progression opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including wellbeing support.

Does this sound like the kind of place where you can thrive?

Location: Manchester Office – 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 to Grow, Belong, and Impact? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!

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