Crowe Watson Recruitment

Audit Senior
Ref:  CWK854
Salary: £34,000 - £44,000 (DOE)
Edinburgh
Want more ownership of your audit work, with a firm that backs your next step? This Audit Senior role with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Edinburgh offers a varied client base and a clear route to assistant manager level, with flexible working, a company pension, and much more on offer.

Crowe Watson Recruitment places accountancy professionals at every level, from trainee through to Partner, and the team knows the Scottish audit market well. Candidates value the honest advice they receive and the care taken to make sure any role put forward suits their skills and longer term goals.

As Audit Senior, you will lead assignments from planning through to completion across a mixed portfolio of clients, support the development of junior team members and build trusted relationships directly with clients. The firm’s work covers a good range of sectors and business sizes, keeping things technically varied. 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.

Please note that Crowe Watson Recruitment is unable to assist with sponsorship applications; all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.

Key Responsibilities
Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion
Preparing and reviewing audit files to a high technical standard
Supervising and coaching junior members of the audit team
Acting as a key point of contact for clients
Communicating audit findings clearly to managers and partners
Keeping up to date with UK auditing standards

Requirements
ACA or ACCA qualified, or close to qualification, with a strong audit background
At least three years' experience working within a UK Practice environment
Proven experience leading audit assignments and supervising junior team members
Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing standards and financial reporting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a confident manner with clients
Well organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

Audit Senior

Ready to take the next step in your private client tax career? Crowe Watson Recruitment, a specialist recruiter respected across UK accountancy practice for its personable, honest approach, is proud to be partnering with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Hertford. The firm is looking for a Private Client Tax Manager to join its friendly and growing team. It offers flexible working, a company pension, and much more! This is a firm that genuinely invests in its people.

In this Private Client Tax Manager role, you will manage a varied portfolio of individuals, trusts, estates and owner managed business clients. You will lead on personal tax compliance and advisory work, covering areas such as capital gains tax, inheritance tax and tax planning, while supervising and developing a supportive team around you. With regular client contact and real ownership of your work, you will be at the heart of the firm’s tax offering.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional who wants to progress within a well established practice in Hertfordshire. You will be part of a collaborative team that values technical excellence, work life balance and long term career development. If you are searching for tax manager jobs in Hertford that offer genuine variety and clear progression, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of private client tax clients, including individuals, trusts and estates
Review personal tax returns and tax computations to a high standard
Provide proactive tax planning advice on CGT, IHT and income tax matters
Supervise, coach and develop junior members of the tax team
Build strong relationships with clients and support business development

Requirements

Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
CTA, ATT, ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience
Strong technical knowledge of UK private client tax
Proven experience managing and reviewing the work of others
Excellent communication skills and a client focused approach

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.

Please note that we are unable to help with sponsorship.

Private Client Tax Manager

Enjoy flexible working, a company pension and much more as a Mixed Tax Manager with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Nottingham. Our client is looking for an experienced tax professional to take charge of a varied portfolio and help shape the next stage of their growth, within a firm known for investing in its people.

Crowe Watson Recruitment, a specialist accountancy practice recruiter with a strong reputation for matching talented professionals with the right firm, is proud to be supporting this search. This Mixed Tax Manager role offers a diverse client base, including owner managed businesses, individuals and family groups, with real exposure to both personal and corporate tax.

You will lead and develop a supportive team, advise clients directly, and enjoy genuine career progression in a collaborative Nottingham office. If you are an ambitious tax manager looking for your next step within an established, well respected practice, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Responsibilities

Manage a varied portfolio of personal, corporate and VAT tax clients
Review tax computations and returns prepared by the team
Provide proactive tax planning and advisory support to clients
Supervise, coach and develop junior tax colleagues
Build strong client relationships and support business development

Requirements

Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
ACA, ACCA, CTA or ATT qualified (or equivalent)
Strong technical knowledge across mixed tax disciplines
Excellent communication and people management skills
Confident managing deadlines and multiple priorities

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.

Unfortunately, we are unable to help with sponsorship.

Mixed Tax Manager

Looking for your next Business Services Manager role in Milton Keynes? Enjoy flexible working, a company pension, and much more! Crowe Watson Recruitment, a well respected specialist recruiter trusted across the accountancy profession, is proud to be partnering with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants to find a driven Business Services Manager to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced business services professional to take a leadership role within a highly regarded Milton Keynes practice. You will oversee a varied portfolio of clients, guide and develop a talented team, and play a key part in delivering high quality accounts, VAT, payroll and compliance services.

The firm is known for its supportive culture, genuine investment in its people and clear routes for progression. Whether you are an established Business Services Manager or a Senior ready for the next step, this role offers real scope to shape the department and grow your career within a forward thinking firm.

Responsibilities

Manage and review a portfolio of business services clients
Lead, coach and develop a team of accountants and seniors
Oversee accounts, VAT, payroll and bookkeeping work to deadlines
Act as a trusted point of contact and advisor for clients
Support the partners with workflow planning and business development

Requirements

Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
Qualified or part qualified ACA, ACCA, ICAS or AAT, or qualified by experience
Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and compliance requirements
Proven experience managing and motivating a team
Excellent communication and client relationship skills

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.

Please note that we are unable to help with sponsorship.

Business Services Manager

If you are an experienced Audit Manager looking for your next step in Lewes, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. A leading firm of Chartered Accountants is offering flexible working, a company pension, and much more! You would join a supportive, forward thinking practice that backs its people and rewards strong performance. Crowe Watson Recruitment is delighted to be supporting them as their recruitment partner.

Crowe Watson is a respected specialist recruiter in UK accountancy practice, known for building honest, long standing relationships with both firms and candidates. We take the time to understand what you want from your career, so we can match you with a firm where you will genuinely thrive.

In this Audit Manager role, you will lead a varied portfolio of audit clients, develop and mentor a talented team, and play a key part in the continued growth of the firm. With excellent progression routes and a culture that values development, this is a great opportunity for an ambitious audit professional to make a real impact in Lewes and across East Sussex.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of audit clients from planning through to completion
Review audit files and ensure work meets ISAs and UK GAAP standards
Supervise, coach and develop audit seniors and juniors
Act as a trusted point of contact for clients and partners
Support the delivery of high quality audit work within budget and deadlines

Requirements

ACA, ACCA or ICAS qualified (or equivalent)
Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
Proven experience managing audit assignments and reviewing work
Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, ISAs and audit methodology
Excellent communication and leadership skills

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.

Please note that we are unable to help with sponsorship.

Audit Manager

Audit Assistant Manager
Ref:  CWK843
Salary: £42,000 - £54,000 (DOE)
Edinburgh
Ready for more responsibility in audit, with a firm that rewards ambition? This Audit Assistant Manager role with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Edinburgh offers a varied client base, real scope to step up, and a supportive team, with flexible working, a company pension, and much more on offer.

Crowe Watson Recruitment has a strong presence across the Scottish accountancy market, and the team brings real knowledge of the Edinburgh audit space to every search it takes on. Candidates value the honest advice they receive and the care taken to make sure any role put forward suits their skills and longer term goals.

As Audit Assistant Manager, you will take a central role in delivering audit and assurance work across a mixed portfolio of clients, supporting partners and managers on more complex assignments whilst taking on greater responsibility for client relationships and the development of junior staff. Edinburgh has a diverse and well-established business community, and the firm’s client base reflects that, offering technical variety across sectors and business sizes. There is a clear route to manager level for the right person, within a team that is technically strong and collaborative. 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.

Please note that Crowe Watson Recruitment is unable to assist with sponsorship applications; all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.

Key Responsibilities
Leading and reviewing audit assignments across a varied client portfolio
Acting as a primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships with confidence
Supervising, coaching and developing junior and semi-senior audit staff
Supporting partners and managers on complex assignments and technical matters
Ensuring assignments are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard
Contributing to business development activity and growing the audit portfolio

Requirements
ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong audit background gained within practice
At least four years' experience working within a UK Practice environment
Proven ability to lead audit assignments and manage client relationships effectively
Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing standards and financial reporting frameworks
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a confident client-facing manner
Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Audit Assistant Manager

Private Client Tax Semi Senior
Ref:  CWK838
Salary: £26,000 - £36,000 (DOE)
Bath
This Private Client Tax Semi Senior opportunity with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Bath sits within a well-structured and experienced tax team, with a varied and interesting private client base, strong study support, and flexible working, a company pension, and much more on offer.

Crowe Watson Recruitment has a strong and well-established presence across the South West accountancy market, and the team brings genuine sector knowledge and a personal approach to every search it undertakes in the region. Candidates who work with Crowe Watson value the straightforwardness of the advice they receive and the care taken to ensure that any opportunity presented is the right fit for their skills and longer term career ambitions.

As Private Client Tax Semi Senior, you will work across a varied portfolio of private clients, assisting with the preparation of self-assessment tax returns and developing your technical knowledge across income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax under the guidance of an experienced and supportive team. Bath is a prosperous and well-connected city with a diverse and loyal private client base, and the firm’s client portfolio reflects the quality and character of that market well, providing a rewarding environment in which to develop. For a part-qualified tax professional who is serious about building a long-term career in private client tax and looking for a firm that will invest in their development and support their progression, this is a role well worth exploring. 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.

Please note that Crowe Watson Recruitment is unable to assist with sponsorship applications; all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.

Key Responsibilities
Assisting with the preparation of self-assessment tax returns for a varied portfolio of private clients
Developing technical knowledge across income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax under senior guidance
Communicating with clients in a professional and confident manner to gather information and resolve queries
Reconciling client records and working papers to a high standard of accuracy
Supporting senior members of the team on more complex assignments as required
Embracing opportunities for learning, development, and progression within the team

Requirements
ATT and/or CTA student
At least two years' previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
Solid practical experience of private client tax work gained within a practice setting
A good working knowledge of UK personal tax and self-assessment processes
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage your own workload effectively
A positive, team-oriented attitude with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Private Client Tax Semi Senior

Business Services Senior
Ref:  CWK836
Salary: £34,000 - £44,000 (DOE)
Carlisle
We are pleased to be working with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Carlisle to find a talented and motivated Business Services Senior for a role that offers a varied and interesting client base, a supportive and experienced team, and a firm that takes the development and progression of its people seriously, with flexible working, a company pension, and much more on offer.

Crowe Watson Recruitment has a strong presence across the North West and Scottish Borders accountancy market, and the team brings genuine sector knowledge and a personal approach to every search it undertakes in the region. Candidates who work with Crowe Watson value the straightforwardness of the advice they receive and the care taken to ensure that any opportunity presented is the right fit for their skills and longer term career ambitions.

As Business Services Senior, you will take real ownership of accounts assignments across a varied portfolio of clients, developing your technical ability and client-facing skills within a team that is experienced and invested in the people around it. Carlisle has a well-established and diverse local business community, and the firm’s client base reflects the character and variety of the area it serves, providing an engaging and rewarding environment for any ambitious accountancy professional looking to build a long-term career in a well-regarded local practice. For someone who values a varied workload, a friendly team culture, and a firm that will actively support their progression to assistant manager level, this is a role worth considering. 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.

Please note that Crowe Watson Recruitment is unable to assist with sponsorship applications; all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.

Key Responsibilities
Preparing and reviewing accounts for a varied portfolio of clients including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
Assisting managers and partners on more complex assignments and technical matters
Acting as a reliable point of contact for clients, handling queries in a professional and confident manner
Supporting the preparation of personal and corporate tax returns as required
Supervising and mentoring junior members of the team, contributing to their development
Managing your own workload effectively and ensuring deadlines are consistently met

Requirements
ACA or ACCA qualified or part-qualified, with a solid background in accounts preparation
At least three years' experience working within a UK Practice environment
Proven experience preparing accounts for a range of client types to a high standard
Good working knowledge of accountancy software such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a professional client-facing manner
Well organised with a proactive attitude and a genuine ambition to progress within practice

Business Services Senior

Private Client Tax Senior
Ref:  CWK833
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE)
Southampton
This Private Client Tax Senior opportunity with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Southampton offers real technical variety, a high-quality private client base, and a firm with a strong South Coast reputation that actively supports the development and progression of its people, with flexible working, a company pension, and much more on offer.

Crowe Watson Recruitment has a strong and well-established presence across the South Coast accountancy market, and the team brings genuine sector knowledge and a personal approach to every search it undertakes in the region. Candidates who work with Crowe Watson value the straightforwardness of the advice they receive and the care taken to ensure that any opportunity presented is the right fit for their skills and longer term career ambitions.

As Private Client Tax Senior, you will manage a varied and rewarding portfolio of private clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and estates, delivering compliance and advisory services to a consistently high standard and building trusted client relationships that will form a central part of your professional development at this level. Southampton has a diverse and active professional services community, and the firm’s private client base reflects that well, offering technical variety and a breadth of work that will keep any ambitious tax professional consistently engaged. There is a clear and well-supported pathway to assistant manager level for the right individual, within a team that is technically strong, collaborative, and a good place to build a long-term career. 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.

Please note that Crowe Watson Recruitment is unable to assist with sponsorship applications; all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.

Key Responsibilities
Managing a portfolio of private clients including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and estates
Preparing and reviewing self-assessment tax returns and associated compliance work
Providing tailored advice across income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax
Building and maintaining strong, trusted client relationships as a reliable point of contact
Supporting and mentoring junior members of the private client tax team
Liaising with HMRC on client matters including correspondence and enquiries

Requirements
ATT and/or CTA qualified, or ACA/ACCA qualified with a strong private client tax background
At least three years' experience working within a UK Practice environment
Proven experience managing a portfolio of private clients with confidence and technical accuracy
Solid knowledge of UK personal tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and trusts
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a professional and confident client-facing manner
Well organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively

Private Client Tax Senior

Ready to take the next step in your private client tax career in East Anglia? This respected firm of Chartered Accountants in Cambridge is offering flexible working, a company pension, and much more! As Private Client Tax Senior Manager, you will oversee a rich mix of high net worth individuals, families, trusts and owner managed business clients, with a real say in how the team grows.

You will join a welcoming and ambitious Cambridge practice known for its technical depth and loyal, long term client base. The firm is committed to developing its people, with clear routes for progression, a collaborative working environment and plenty of scope to build on its private client tax services. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced tax professional seeking a senior position with genuine influence.

Crowe Watson Recruitment is a well respected specialist in UK accountancy practice recruitment, recognised for its open, honest approach and its commitment to both candidates and clients. We are recruiting on behalf of the firm and will be on hand throughout the process. Reach out today for a confidential discussion about this Private Client Tax Senior Manager role in Cambridge.

Responsibilities

Own and manage a wide ranging private client tax portfolio
Advise clients on income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax and trusts
Review technically complex computations and tax returns
Guide, develop and supervise tax seniors and juniors
Strengthen relationships with clients and referrers

Requirements

ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent professional qualification
Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
Strong technical knowledge of UK private client tax
Demonstrable experience of leading and developing a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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. Unfortunately, we are unable to help with sponsorship.