Public Sector - Audit Manager or Senior Manager

Forvis Mazars; Bolton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars is seeking an Audit Manager or Senior Manager to lead audit engagements and manage relationships with clients in the public sector. The role offers opportunities for career development and requires strong technical knowledge of UK auditing standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Audit Manager or Senior Manager.
• Significant experience managing external audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple audit engagements from planning to final report.
• Manage stakeholder relationships at audited entities.
• Collaborate with senior leaders up to Partner level.

Skills

Audit Management

Stakeholder Management

Team Development

Education

Technical knowledge of UK GAAP

Technical knowledge of IFRS

Technical knowledge of FRS 102

Technical knowledge of Companies Act

Job description

Public Sector - Audit Manager or Senior Manager

Forvis Mazars

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Full Job Description

At Forvis Mazars, we care about your career progression, offering individually designed career paths that help you pursue your interests, match your changing needs, and explore your true potential. We work with diverse, prestigious clients across various sectors and geographies, providing opportunities to continually update and grow your skills for lifelong professional development.

Our Audit team specializes in delivering high-quality services to our clients. Our Public Sector team offers distinctive audit and advisory services across five sectors: local government, central government, health and social care, education, housing, and charities. At Forvis Mazars, you can bring your authentic self to work. We support your career development, work-life balance, and wellbeing.

About the role

• Lead multiple audit engagements from planning to final report, ensuring completion within agreed timescales.
• Work closely with clients, providing exceptional service.
• Manage stakeholder relationships at audited entities, working with senior staff and overseeing team development.
• Collaborate with senior leaders up to Partner level.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience as an Audit Manager or Senior Manager.
• Technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, FRS 102, and Companies Act.
• Significant experience managing external audits and leading audit teams.
• Experience in managing, training, and coaching team members.

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network operating under a single brand worldwide, with Forvis Mazars LLP in the US and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an international partnership in over 100 countries. We are committed to providing an unmatched client experience through audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Our strategic vision aims to move clients, people, industries, and communities forward, responding to emerging sustainability issues such as human rights, climate change, and environmental impacts.

We are a diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team that values connection and belonging. We encourage ownership, involvement, and innovation, supporting our people to deliver quality, create change, and reach their full potential.

Our Manchester office is located at One St Peters Square, near major train stations. Manchester, the UK's second-largest economy outside London, is a vibrant hub with a rich cultural and industrial history, embodying a strong work ethic and thriving business environment. We pride ourselves on providing personalized services tailored to our clients' needs.

Inclusivity is at the core of our culture. We aim to make our recruitment process accessible and inclusive—please contact us to discuss any accommodations you may require so we can support you throughout your application.