Audit Senior Industry and Services

Role Purpose

At Forvis Mazars, we are agile to embrace change and deliver impact. This means we empower people to be part of the future direction of the firm. We are continually improving the way we work so that we enhance the solutions we offer and career experiences for our team.

This exciting opportunity will require the successful candidate to work as a part of the experienced team taking ownership of sections of the audit engagements, supported by UK engagement manager(s). Delivering high-quality is our top priority, and as an audit senior you will be responsible to deliver to these high standards, doing the right thing and taking responsibility in line with expectations and requirements.

Client satisfaction is of paramount importance to us, and you will need excellent communication and written skills, and an ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines as a member of an extended audit team.

At Forvis Mazars you will be able to bring your authentic self to work. We will support your professional development, work life balance and wellbeing through opportunities and initiatives that help us embrace continuous improvement.

About the role

As a Senior, you will be required to:

• Apply relevant Industry & Services sector audit experience across industries such as manufacturing, retail, technology, real estate, professional services, consumer goods, logistics and energy.
• Lead and review high‑quality audit work in line with firm methodology, UK auditing standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support Engagement Managers and RIs in the UK by supervising offshore team members, providing on‑the‑job coaching and facilitating knowledge sharing across the extended audit team.
• Lead or actively contribute to audit planning, including risk assessment, scoping, budgeting and developing tailored audit approaches.
• Manage audit engagements or significant components of engagements, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality expectations are met.
• Monitor team progress and provide regular updates to UK engagement teams, escalating issues where necessary.
• Ensure audit standards, documentation quality and review processes are followed, including timely clearance of review notes.
• Act as a key liaison for engagement managers and clients, maintaining proactive communication on audit issues and engagement status.
• Draft and review audit reports, letters of representation, group reporting packs, and support preparation of audit committee materials.
• Provide meaningful, constructive feedback to team members, contributing to performance evaluations and development plans.
• Foster strong working relationships with UK and India team members, resolving issues and supporting effective cross‑border collaboration.

About the Audit Business Units

Industry and Services

The Industry and Services audit teams support clients across a broad range of key sectors, including retail, energy, utilities, and manufacturing, offering deep insight into the trends and challenges shaping each industry. Drawing on strong sector‑specific expertise and the firm's international communities, the team combines local market understanding with global perspective to deliver tailored, insightful audits. Their work is underpinned by robust knowledge of evolving industry regulations, technological transformation and market dynamics, enabling clients to strengthen governance, enhance transparency and seize opportunities in an increasingly complex operating environment.

What are we looking for

• Qualified ACA / ICAI / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification.
• 3- 5 -year Experience in leading external audits from planning through to completion.
• Relevant strategic market audit experience.
• Up-to-date technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS.
• Experience of managing and coaching audit trainees.
• Experience of using audit software and Microsoft Office package
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Actively seeks to enhance expertise and knowledge, operate with a curious and sceptical mindset.
• Ability to identify issues through sound analysis and application of sector knowledge in all situations.
• Aids, shares experience, provides meaningful feedback and proactively supports the development of others.

Self-driven, takes ownership of the work, effectively delegates to juniors within the team and takes responsibility for quality control

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.

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

We aim 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.