Are you an experienced Audit and Accounts Manager looking for your next step with a highly regarded firm of Chartered Accountants in Exeter? Crowe Watson Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a well-established and forward-thinking practice in their search for a talented professional to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual who is ready to take on a senior role within a firm that genuinely invests in its people. Benefits on offer include flexible working, a company pension scheme, and much more.
This is a role where you will be at the heart of the firm’s operations, taking responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients across audit and accounts. The successful candidate will play a key role in mentoring and developing junior members of the team, helping to shape the next generation of accountancy professionals. The firm has built an excellent reputation across the Exeter area and beyond, and this is a genuine chance to make a meaningful contribution to a practice that prides itself on the quality of its work and the strength of its client relationships. Crowe Watson Recruitment is known for connecting exceptional talent with outstanding firms, and this role is no exception.
Based in Exeter, this position offers a stimulating and varied workload within a supportive and collaborative environment. The firm encourages professional development and will provide the right candidate with the platform to grow their career at a senior level. If you are an ambitious and technically strong Audit and Accounts Manager seeking a rewarding challenge in a well-regarded practice, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.
Key Responsibilities*Managing and delivering a portfolio of audit and accounts assignments from planning through to completion
*Reviewing work prepared by junior and semi-senior team members, providing constructive feedback and guidance
*Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for a varied client base
*Overseeing the preparation and review of statutory accounts and corporation tax computations
*Contributing to the training and development of junior staff members
*Liaising with partners and senior management on client matters and practice development
*Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
*Identifying opportunities to add value and provide advisory input to clients
Requirements*ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
*Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
*Proven experience at Manager level or approaching Manager level within an audit and accounts function
*Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102, and relevant auditing standards
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage client relationships effectively
*Demonstrated experience in reviewing and supervising the work of junior team members
*Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines simultaneously
*A proactive and commercially minded approach to client service