Public Sector - Audit Senior Manager

Forvis Mazars; North Shields; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Manager to lead audit engagements and enhance client relationships. This role offers the chance to work with diverse clients in the public sector, ensuring high-quality audit services and fostering team development. With a commitment to your career progression and well-being, this position allows you to thrive in an inclusive environment. Join a global network that values your authentic self and supports your professional growth while making a meaningful impact across various sectors. If you are passionate about audit and ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA / CA / ACCA with relevant public sector audit experience.
• Experience managing audits and training team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple audit engagements from planning to finalization.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and oversee audit teams.

Skills

UK GAAP

IFRS

FRS 102

Companies Act

Audit Management

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Education

ACA / CA / ACCA or equivalent

Job description

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 specializes 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 well-being.

About the role

• As a Senior Manager, you will lead multiple audit engagements from planning through to finalization 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 your team.
• 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 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 organizations respond to emerging sustainability issues in the global marketplace including human rights, climate change, environmental impacts and culture.

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. 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.

Visit forvismazars.com/uk to learn more.