Systems of Quality Management - Senior Manager

Mazars; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Audit Senior Manager to enhance audit quality and support a high-performance culture. The role involves working closely with audit teams to ensure compliance and delivering strategic initiatives. Ideal candidates are professionally qualified and possess strong audit experience. This position offers competitive salary, hybrid work options, and a supportive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working options

Annual performance-based bonus

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Strong background in audit or professional services.
• Familiarity with ISQM (UK) 1 requirements is desirable.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of high audit quality culture.
• Contribute to ISQM (UK) 1 monitoring and testing.
• Prepare reports for leadership summarizing key findings.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Team Player

Technical Proficiency

Education

Professionally qualified (ACA / CA / ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

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 Audit Quality Support Team plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of audits across Forvis Mazars in the UK. The team provides technical expertise and strategic support to audit teams throughout the firm, ensuring consistency, compliance, and excellence in our audit delivery.

We support client-facing teams through a wide range of services, including:

• Responding to complex technical audit enquiries
• Developing and maintaining firm-wide audit methodology
• Performing internal quality reviews and thematic inspections

The team also includes our System of Quality Management (SoQM) function, which is responsible for delivering the firm's obligations under ISQM (UK) 1 and ensuring our system of quality management remains robust and effective.

As an Audit Senior Manager (SNM), you will work closely with both audit and central teams to champion quality and embed a high-performance culture throughout the service line, and support the senior leadership team including Partners, and contribute to the strategic development of the AQST practice.

What You'll Do

• Quality Management Delivery – Support the implementation and embedding of a culture of high audit quality across the firm by strengthening the firm's System of Quality Management (SoQM).
• ISQM (UK) 1 Compliance – Contribute to the delivery of the firm's ISQM (UK) 1 monitoring, testing, and evaluation programme, including control testing, documentation, and remediation tracking.
• Control Design & Review – Assist in the design and implementation of new or revised quality controls, identify control gaps, and support remediation processes.
• Data & Insight – Use software tools to map and analyse objectives, risks, and controls; maintain relevant documentation and support ongoing process improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Communicate regularly with key internal stakeholders on control processes, findings from monitoring activities, and improvement initiatives.
• Cross-Team Collaboration – Work closely with other quality-related teams (e.g. Methodology, RCA, Learning & Development) to deliver a coordinated response to audit quality initiatives.
• Reporting & Communication – Prepare reports and analysis for leadership, summarising key findings and recommendations from monitoring activities and thematic reviews.
• Innovation & Efficiency – Champion continuous improvement, suggesting enhancements to quality processes and supporting digital automation initiatives.
• Firmwide Contribution – Act as an ambassador for audit quality, helping embed a culture of high performance and quality across the audit service line.

What You'll Bring

• Qualification – Professionally qualified (ACA / CA / ACCA or equivalent).
• Audit Experience – Strong background in audit or professional services; familiarity with ISQM (UK) 1 requirements is desirable but not essential.
• Technical Proficiency – Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel), SharePoint, and comfort working with a range of technologies and systems.
• Organisational Skills – Strong project management and organisational capabilities, with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines across multiple tasks.
• Communication – Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage confidently with colleagues at all levels.
• Team Player – Collaborative, adaptable, and approachable with a proactive mindset and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Confidentiality – Able to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Values-Driven – Demonstrates behaviours aligned with Forvis Mazars' values and contributes positively to team culture and firm-wide initiatives.

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 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

Various – This role can be based in Birmingham Office , Bristol Office , Leeds Office , London Office , Manchester Office , Milton Keynes Office or Sutton Office

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

Documents

• Audit Quality Support - SOQM Team - Senior Manager - JD.pdf (141.81 KB)