Public Sector - Audit Assistant Manager in Manchester

At Forvis Mazars, we're agile enough to embrace change and deliver impact. This means we encourage people to feel empowered to be part of the future direction of the firm. We're constantly improving the way we work, so that we enhance the solutions we offer. So, you'll have a big say in the way your role and your team works.

Our Audit team here at Forvis Mazars specialises 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 wellbeing.

About the role 

• As an Audit Assistant Manager, you will lead multiple audit engagements, overseeing and developing junior staff.
• 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 can expect to work with senior level staff.
• You will work closely with Senior leaders up to Partner level.

What are we looking for?

• ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification.
• Experience of leading external audits from planning through to completion.
• Relevant public services sector audit experience.
• Up to date technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS.
• Experience of managing, training and coaching audit trainees.

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 organisations respond to emerging sustainability issues in the global marketplace including human rights, climate change, environmental impacts and culture.

We are one diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action.

At Forvis Mazars, we empower our people and celebrate individuality. We thrive on teamwork and are agile. We have bold foresight and give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and have a deeper understanding, to help make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential.  

As the birthplace of the industrial revolution, Manchester now has the largest economy in the UK, outside of London, with a wealth of talent exceeding 7.2 million. Voted the most liveable city in the UK, Manchester has a rich variety of people, history, and culture. Our office is located at the landmark location of One St Peter's Square, close to Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Piccadilly railway stations. We're also just a short walk from the city's exciting Northern Quarter, as well as the Central Retail District. One of the city's best-known symbols is the Manchester worker bee, denoting the Mancunian work ethic and the city being a hive of activity. It's been Manchester's emblem for over 150 years and has come to represent our great city's sense of unity. As a business, we seek to embody the same spirit. We understand that the needs of our clients are unique, and we strive to always offer an excellent and personal service.

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. To read more about our approach click here

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.