Are you seeking to join a growing team, providing distinctive audit assurance services across local government, central government, health and social care, education, housing and charities?

Mazars is a leading international firm, aspiring to build the economic foundations of a fair and prosperous world. Operating as a united partnership, we work as one integrated team, leveraging expertise, scale and cultural understanding to deliver exceptional and tailored services in audit and accounting, as well as tax, financial advisory and consulting.

Our strong links across the public and social sector, combined with our significant industry experience, inform our approach in public sector audit, advisory, and tax. By working to understand our clients' current strategy and long-term ambitions, we identify the solutions that fit their organisation and provide the guidance needed to build resilience and create efficient operations.

Job Purpose

As an Assistant Manager, you will lead and take ownership of multiple engagements and will take responsibility for overseeing and developing junior staff. You will be committed to providing an exceptional service for clients.

Summary of Role & Responsibilities

Are you inspired by the opportunity to work closely with the Manager and Partner to play a key part in the delivery of a distinctive and high quality audit service to a variety of clients from across the public sector?

You'll be a key point of contact throughout the engagement, leading and coaching your team, keeping the client, Manager and Partner informed of any issues arising and on progress and:

• help formulate the strategy and plan the service and project manage the assignment through to completion
• use your technical expertise to consider the needs and abilities of those under supervision, organising tasks and responsibilities and ensuring team members complete work to quality standards and in a timely manner
• assess and produce high quality work following Mazars' policy and processes, meeting relevant regulatory requirements
• develop and support good working relationships with clients and teammates
• collaborate with colleagues from across the business to identify and capitalise on opportunities and prospects for new business.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

We are committed to your development and provide a range of training and development opportunities to build on your existing expertise. We are looking for individuals that:

• Hold an ACA / CA / ACCA / CPFA (or equivalent) qualification.
• Have up to date technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS.
• Are passionate about public services and have relevant public services audit experience, including leading assignments from planning through to completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Are committed to the management, training and and coaching of trainees.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Mazars inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger as a business.

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience