Systems of Quality Management - Assistant Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm seeks a candidate passionate about audit quality to enhance management practices within their System of Quality Management. The role involves delivering crucial monitoring programs, collaborating across teams, and driving continuous improvement in audit processes, all while offering hybrid working options and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Annual performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Clear career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Audit background with understanding of regulatory landscape.
• Experience with ISQM (UK) 1 is beneficial but not essential.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen the System of Quality Management (SoQM) and support initiatives.
• Deliver ISQM1 monitoring and evaluation programmes.
• Communicate with stakeholders and prepare reports for leadership.

Skills

Technical skills in Microsoft Office applications

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Auditing

Education

ACA / CA / ACCA qualification

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about audit quality and eager to make a real impact? Do you want to play a key role in shaping and strengthening audit quality management at a leading firm? At Forvis Mazars, we empower our people to drive change, collaborate across teams, and enhance audit excellence.

Our System of Quality Management (SoQM) Team is responsible for delivering our ISQM (UK) 1 evaluation requirements, working closely with audit teams and other firmwide functions to embed a culture of continuous improvement. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to influence audit quality initiatives and work at the heart of audit risk management, this role is for you!

What You'll Do:

• Strengthen the firm's System of Quality Management (SoQM) – supporting initiatives that enhance audit quality across the practice.




• Deliver ISQM1 monitoring, testing, and evaluation programmes – helping ensure our quality management framework is robust and effective.




• Perform testing of controls – identifying gaps and supporting remediation to drive continuous improvement.




• Support the design, implementation, and documentation of controls – ensuring processes align with regulatory expectations.




• Communicate with key stakeholders – keeping audit teams informed about processes, controls, and audit quality enhancements.




• Review and update objectives, risks, and processes – ensuring they remain aligned with the firm's strategic priorities.




• Collaborate with other quality and risk teams – working together to deliver a consistent approach to audit quality.




• Utilise and maintain digital tools – collecting, analysing, and mapping data on objectives, risks, and controls.




• Prepare reports and present insights – supporting leadership decision-making with well-structured reporting and analysis.




• Work closely with teams such as RCA, Methodology, and L&D – ensuring alignment and responsiveness to audit quality initiatives.




• Champion continual improvement – identifying innovative ways to enhance audit quality processes and efficiency.




• Support digital transformation – helping automate and optimise audit quality monitoring and testing.

What You'll Bring:

• ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification.




• Audit background with a strong understanding of the regulatory landscape.




• Experience with ISQM (UK) 1 is but not essential.




• Experience in a professional services environment with exposure to audit risk and quality management.




• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office applications and SharePoint, with enthusiasm for working with digital tools.




• Excellent organisational and project management abilities – capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.




• Ability to handle confidential data professionally and responsibly.




• A proactive, solutions-focused approach – confident in suggesting and implementing process improvements.




• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills – able to engage with colleagues at all levels.




• A team player with a positive and adaptable attitude, aligned with Forvis Mazars' values.

*Salaries are based on experience and benchmarking. At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer, could this be the right fit for you?

Benefits:

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. We offer a competitive salary, an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts. 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:

Can be based in one of the following offices, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London, London South (Sutton), Manchester or Milton Keynes.

Ready to make an impact, take on new challenges, and be part of a firm that values your individuality? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!