Are you an experienced audit professional ready to take the next step in your career? Crowe Watson Recruitment, one of the UK’s most respected names in accountancy practice recruitment, has been retained by a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Manchester to appoint a talented Audit Assistant Manager to their growing team. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for a driven individual who is looking to develop within a highly regarded practice that places real value on its people. From day one, you can expect flexible working arrangements, a competitive company pension, and much more, all within a supportive and forward-thinking environment designed to help you thrive.
The firm has built an outstanding reputation across the region, delivering high-quality audit and assurance services to a broad and varied portfolio of clients spanning multiple sectors. As Audit Assistant Manager, you will play a central role in the delivery of audit engagements from planning through to completion, working closely with senior leadership and developing the junior members of the team around you. This is a firm that genuinely invests in its people, offering clear and structured pathways for progression alongside a collaborative culture that encourages ambition and professional growth.
Crowe Watson Recruitment is proud to be supporting a firm of this calibre in identifying the right talent for this key appointment. With deep expertise in accountancy practice recruitment and a consultative approach that puts both clients and candidates first, Crowe Watson is well placed to guide you through every stage of this process. If you are looking for a role that will challenge and reward you in equal measure, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
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*Leading and managing audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring work is delivered to the highest technical standard and within agreed timescales
*Reviewing the work of junior team members, providing constructive feedback and contributing to their development
*Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact throughout the audit process
*Supporting Partners and Managers with business development activity and identifying opportunities to grow existing client relationships
*Assisting with the preparation of audit reports and presenting findings clearly and professionally to clients and senior stakeholders
Requirements*ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent), with a strong technical grounding in UK audit and assurance
*Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
*Proven ability to manage audit engagements and lead teams, with excellent organisational and communication skills
*A commercial mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues alike
*A commitment to continuous professional development and a genuine desire to progress within a growing firm