Audit Assistant Manager - Public Sector

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future.

You’lljoin a collaborative and inclusive team whereyou’resupported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one.

You’llwork with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow ,
belong and impact
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In Audit, you will join a growing team of relationship driven, curious, problem solvers who add value to their clients every day. Our audit teams provide assurance services that strengthen internal controls, build investor confidence, and ensure financial credibility. We support a wide variety of clients, from privately owned businesses to UK listed companies, financial services clients, and some of the world’s largest FT Global organisations.

As part of our uniquely integrated structure,you’llbenefitfrom working in collaborative teams, gaining earlyresponsibilityand being empowered to challenge, learn and lead in a supportive, values-driven environment. Our commitment to quality, independence of thought and innovation helps us play a key role in shaping the future of audit.

Our Public Sector Audit team delivers statutory audit services to a wide range of publicly funded and government-aligned organisations. We work with:

• Local authorities and councils across the UK

• Central government bodies and their subsidiaries

• NHS trusts, integrated care boards, and health organisations

Our audits support transparency, public accountability, and good governance across the public sector landscape.

As an Audit Assistant Manager (SN2), you will take the lead on multiple audit engagements from planning through to completion.

You’ll supervise and coach junior staff, manage client communications, and ensure the delivery of exceptional,timely audit services.

Role & Responsibilities

• Audit Delivery – Manage audits forlocal government, NHS, and central bodies, supporting the process from planning through to completion, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

• Planning & Organisation – Assist in developing audit strategies and scoping plans, ensuring resources and timelines are effectively managed.

• Technical Application – Apply up-to-date technical knowledge (UK GAAP / FRS 102, IFRS, Companies Act) to audit assignments, escalating complex matters to senior colleagues as needed.

• Review & Reporting – Draft sections of key reporting outputs such as the audit opinion summary, group reporting packs, and audit committee documents for review by Managers and Partners.

• Team Support – Lead and supervise audit assistants and seniors during fieldwork,allocating tasks, reviewing work, and providing constructive on-the-job feedback.

• Coaching & Development – Support the growth of junior team members by providing guidance, feedback, and informal training.

• Quality & Compliance – Ensure audit files are completed to the required standard, review points are addressed, and firmwide methodologies and regulatory requirements are followed.

• Client Relationships – Act as a day-to-day contact for clients, responding promptly to requests and building professional, trusted relationships.

• Commercial Awareness – Monitor time spent against budget,assist with billing in line with agreed plans, andidentifyopportunities to add value or cross-sell services.

• Collaboration – Work closely with colleagues across audit and other service lines, contributing to business development and firmwide…