Description
Audit Manager
Ref: CWK790
Salary: £56,000 - £64,000 (DOE)
A leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Manchester has an opening for an experienced and confident Audit Manager to join a well-regarded and ambitious audit practice, with a technically varied and interesting client base, real management responsibility, and flexible working, a company pension, and much more on offer for the right individual.
Crowe Watson Recruitment is a specialist accountancy recruiter with a strong and well-established presence across the North West, and the team brings a genuine understanding of the Manchester audit market to every search it undertakes. Known for a straightforward and honest approach to recruitment, Crowe Watson takes the time to properly understand what each candidate is looking for before making any introduction, ensuring that the opportunities presented are well-matched and worth pursuing.
The firm has a well-established and technically interesting audit portfolio that spans a range of sectors and client sizes, and as Audit Manager you will take confident ownership of client relationships, lead a capable and motivated team, and contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of the audit practice. Manchester’s status as one of the UK’s most commercially dynamic regional cities means the client base is broad and consistently engaging, and this firm both reflects and matches that, offering a high-quality working environment, a collaborative and inclusive team culture, and a clear and credible pathway to senior manager level for any audit professional who is ready to take their career to the next level. 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 the delivery of audit assignments across a varied and technically interesting client portfolio
Reviewing audit files and providing clear and constructive feedback to junior and semi-senior staff
Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships with confidence and professionalism
Supporting partners on complex assignments and contributing to strategic client planning
Leading, developing, and inspiring members of the audit team
Contributing actively to business development activity and growing the firm's audit portfolio
Requirements
ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong audit background gained within practice
At least five years' experience working within a UK Practice environment
Proven experience managing a varied audit portfolio and leading a team effectively
Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing standards and financial reporting frameworks
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage at senior client and partner level
Commercially minded and proactive, with a genuine appetite to contribute to the growth of the practice
Ref: CWK790
Salary: £56,000 - £64,000 (DOE)
A leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Manchester has an opening for an experienced and confident Audit Manager to join a well-regarded and ambitious audit practice, with a technically varied and interesting client base, real management responsibility, and flexible working, a company pension, and much more on offer for the right individual.
Crowe Watson Recruitment is a specialist accountancy recruiter with a strong and well-established presence across the North West, and the team brings a genuine understanding of the Manchester audit market to every search it undertakes. Known for a straightforward and honest approach to recruitment, Crowe Watson takes the time to properly understand what each candidate is looking for before making any introduction, ensuring that the opportunities presented are well-matched and worth pursuing.
The firm has a well-established and technically interesting audit portfolio that spans a range of sectors and client sizes, and as Audit Manager you will take confident ownership of client relationships, lead a capable and motivated team, and contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of the audit practice. Manchester’s status as one of the UK’s most commercially dynamic regional cities means the client base is broad and consistently engaging, and this firm both reflects and matches that, offering a high-quality working environment, a collaborative and inclusive team culture, and a clear and credible pathway to senior manager level for any audit professional who is ready to take their career to the next level. 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 the delivery of audit assignments across a varied and technically interesting client portfolio
Reviewing audit files and providing clear and constructive feedback to junior and semi-senior staff
Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships with confidence and professionalism
Supporting partners on complex assignments and contributing to strategic client planning
Leading, developing, and inspiring members of the audit team
Contributing actively to business development activity and growing the firm's audit portfolio
Requirements
ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong audit background gained within practice
At least five years' experience working within a UK Practice environment
Proven experience managing a varied audit portfolio and leading a team effectively
Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing standards and financial reporting frameworks
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage at senior client and partner level
Commercially minded and proactive, with a genuine appetite to contribute to the growth of the practice