Audit Senior Manager - Industry and Services

At Forvis Mazars, we're agile enough to embrace change and deliver impact. So nothing is set in stone, and our people can truly influence the direction of the firm. We're constantly brainstorming ideas to improve the way we work, and enhance the solutions we offer. So you'll have a big say in the way your role and your team works

About the team

Our specialist Industry & Services team provide audit services to companies listed on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE 350, Small Cap, and Fledgling), AIM, and large companies/groups with turnover of more than £150m. The team also work closely with overseas teams to audit UK based subsidiaries of major global groups.

About the role

• Assisting and advising the audit team on the formulation of audit strategy and planning.


• Managing and controlling audit assignments from planning through to finalisation of reports in line with agreed timescales.


• Controlling time spent and monitoring actual time within budget.


• Acting as a point of contact for engagement leads and clients, ensuring both are kept fully informed of any issues arising and the progress of the audit.


• Ensure standards and procedures maintained by whole team and complete audit file presented with review points cleared.

What are we looking for?

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

• Experience of leading external audits from planning through to completion.


• Relevant industry and 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 international professional services firm delivering exceptional quality in audit, accounting, tax, financial advisory, outsourcing and consulting.

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 celebrate individuality and thrive on teamwork. We give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential.

Our Bristol office is located on historic Victoria Street, a few minutes' walk from Temple Meads station, serving clients across the South West and along the M4 corridor. We're part of Bristol's expanding commercial hub, with expertise across a wide range of sectors.

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.

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