Social Sector - Audit Assistant Manager

Forvis Mazars; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm in Birmingham seeks an Audit Manager to lead audits in the social sector including charities and educational institutions. The ideal candidate will have professional qualifications like ACA or ACCA, extensive experience in auditing, and excellent stakeholder management skills. This role offers competitive salary, annual performance bonuses, and a hybrid working environment to maintain work-life balance. Join us to make a meaningful impact from day one.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Audit.
• Experience in auditing charities, schools, universities, and housing providers.
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits for social sector clients, ensuring high-quality standards.
• Build strong client relationships and manage communications.
• Mentor junior staff through audit processes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Technical Knowledge

Coaching

Education

Professional Qualification – ACA / ACCA / CA (or equivalent)

Job description

At 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 Social Sector Audit team is dedicated to purpose-led organisations across charities, education, and housing. From academy trusts and universities to housing associations and national charities, we provide specialist audits that go beyond compliance to support long-term impact, resilience, and good governance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Audits – Take ownership of audits for Social Sector including charities, education providers, and housing organisations.
• 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’ll Bring

• Professional Qualification – ACA / ACCA / CA (or equivalent).
• Sector Expertise – Experience auditing charities, schools, universities, and housing providers.
• Leadership Experience – Ability to take the lead on external audits, you'll supervise and coach junior staff.
• Technical Knowledge – Strong understanding of SORP, UK GAAP (FRS 102), IFRS, and governance frameworks.
• 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. We're united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you'll 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 you're 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 which are based on experience and benchmarking. We have an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts.

You’ll enjoy hybrid working options, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities that will support your growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support because we believe in taking care of our people. Does this sound like the kind of place where you can thrive?

Location

• Birmingham Office – Located in Paradise Birmingham, 2 Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, B3 3AX. Within walking distance of Birmingham New Street and Snow Hill stations. Situated in the heart of the city's business and leisure district, with stunning modern architecture.

Ready to Grow , Belong , and Impact ? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!