Privately Owned Business - Audit Manager

ACCA Careers; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services network is seeking an Audit Manager for their Leicester office. The successful candidate will lead audit engagements for SME clients, ensuring high-quality service delivery. This role offers career progression, work-life balance, and the opportunity to contribute to a diverse, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Relevant Privately Owned Business/SME sector audit experience.
• Prior experience at Audit Assistant Manager or Manager level.
• Experience in managing, training, and coaching team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple audit engagements from planning to finalisation.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and deliver exceptional service.
• Work closely with clients and oversee audit teams.

Skills

Leadership

Client Management

Technical Knowledge UK GAAP / FRS102

Audit Team Management

Education

ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent)

Job description

Privately Owned Business - Audit Manager (4853)

At Forvis Mazars, we're agile enough to embrace change and deliver impact. This means we encourage people to feel empowered to be part of the future direction of the firm. We're constantly improving the way we work, so that we enhance the solutions we offer. So, you'll have a big say in the way your role and your team works.

Our Audit team here at Forvis Mazars specialises in delivering high quality services to our clients. The Privately-Owned Business are a significant proportion of our client base, not just in the UK, but globally. You will have the opportunity to work with a prestigious list of SME/Privately Owned Business clients widening your exposure to different aspects of this service line. At Forvis Mazars you will be able to bring your authentic self to work. We will support you with your career progression, work life balance and wellbeing.

About the role

• As a Manager, you will lead multiple audit engagements from planning through to finalisation of reports in line with agreed timescales.
• You will work closely with clients and be committed to providing an exceptional service.
• You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of stakeholder relationships at audited entities and will be expected to work with senior level staff whilst overseeing and developing
• You will work closely with Senior leaders up to Partner

What are we looking for?

• ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification.
• Prior experience of working at an experienced Audit Assistant Manager or Manager level.
• Relevant Privately Owned Business/SME sector audit experience.
• Up to date technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS.
• Holds significant experience of leading external audits managing a portfolio of clients and leading audit teams.
• Experience of managing, training, and coaching team members.

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network. The network operates under a single brand worldwide, with just two members: Forvis Mazars LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories.

Both member firmsshare a commitment to providing an unmatched client experience, delivering audit & assurance, tax and advisory services around the world. Together, our strategic vision strives to move our clients, people, industry and communities forward.Through our reach and areas of expertise, we help organisations respond to emerging sustainability issues in the global marketplace including human rights, climate change, environmental impacts and culture.

We are one diverse,multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action.

At Forvis Mazars, we empower our people and celebrate individuality. We thrive on teamwork and are agile. We have bold foresight and give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and have a deeper understanding, to help make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential.

Based in eitherour Leicester, Nottingham or Birmingham office.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond is fully supported to be their unique self. To read more about our approachclick here

Our aim is to make the recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible - please contact us to discuss any changes you may require so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.