Public Sector - Audit Manager or Senior Manager

MAZARS UK; Scotland; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MAZARS UK is seeking an Audit Manager or Senior Manager for its Public Sector team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. The successful candidate will lead audit engagements, manage client relationships, and ensure service excellence. The role requires significant public sector audit experience and a relevant professional qualification. Join a diverse and multicultural team committed to career development and quality service delivery in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading external audits and managing a portfolio of clients.
• Experience in training and coaching team members.
• Prior experience at an Audit Manager or Senior Manager level.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple audit engagements from planning to finalisation of reports.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee and develop junior staff while working closely with senior leaders.

Skills

Public Sector audit experience

Technical knowledge of UK GAAP

Leadership and management

Education

ACA / CA / ACCA qualification

Job description

Public Sector - Audit Manager or Senior Manager

Employer MAZARS UK Location Midlothian, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Salary Closing date 27 Jun 2025

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Public Sector - Audit Manager or Senior Manager (4292)

Forvis Mazars cares 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 a range of sectors and geographies, giving you the opportunity to constantly update and grow your skills for lifelong professional development.

Our Audit team here at Forvis Mazars specialises in delivering high quality services to our clients. Our specialist Public Sector team provides distinctive audit and advisory services across five sectors - local government, central government, health and social care, education, housing and charities. 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 an Audit Senior 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 Manager or Senior Manager level.
• Relevant Public Sector audit experience.
• Technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, FRS 102 and Companies Act.
• 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 firms share 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.

Our Edinburgh office is near Haymarket, with easy access to transport links, including the airport. Edinburgh, a top global financial hub, is known for its rich history and culture. We support businesses in this dynamic city with a deep understanding of the local and international business landscape.

Our Glasgow office is located centrally near Queen Street and Central stations, is known for its welcoming team and expertise across industries. The city's vibrant culture, iconic architecture, and industrial heritage make it a key business hub in Scotland.

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 approach click 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.

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Documents

• FM - PS SNR MAN - JD.pdf (106.87 KB)

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