Systems of Quality Management - Assistant Manager / Manager

ACCA Careers; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars seeks a Systems of Quality Management Assistant Manager / Manager to enhance audit quality and support regulatory compliance. The role involves collaborating with audit teams, driving continuous improvement in quality initiatives, and utilizing digital tools for quality monitoring. Candidates should possess strong technical and communication skills, along with an ACA/CA/ACCA qualification.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Annual performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an ACA / CA / ACCA qualification.
• Experience in a professional services environment preferred.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen the firm's System of Quality Management (SoQM) and drive audit quality.
• Deliver ISQM1 monitoring and evaluation programmes.
• Communicate with key stakeholders about audit processes.

Skills

Audit background

Understanding of regulatory landscape

Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office applications

Excellent organisational and project management abilities

Proactive, solutions-focused approach

Exceptional communication skills

Education

ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification

Tools

SharePoint

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Forvis Mazars UK

Systems of Quality Management - Assistant Manager / Manager (4659)

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.

Forvis Mazars UK

Systems of Quality Management - Assistant Manager / Manager (4659)

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 preferred 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!

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Accounting

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