Audit Manager

If you are an experienced audit professional looking for a role where you can genuinely make your mark, this could be the perfect next step in your career. Crowe Watson Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Nottingham to find an ambitious Audit Manager to join their growing team. The firm offers flexible working arrangements, a competitive company pension, and much more, reflecting a genuine commitment to the wellbeing and professional growth of their people.

This is a rare opportunity to join a practice that combines a strong regional reputation with an outstanding working culture. Our client is a highly regarded firm with an impressive and varied client portfolio spanning multiple sectors, offering Audit Managers the kind of exposure and challenge that genuinely accelerates careers. In this role, you will take the lead on a diverse range of audit engagements, managing the full process from planning through to completion whilst ensuring technical excellence and the highest standards of client service.

You will play a key part in mentoring and developing junior members of the team, contributing to the ongoing success of a thriving audit department. The firm is committed to investing in its people, with clear pathways for progression for those who demonstrate drive and ambition. Crowe Watson Recruitment is a specialist recruiter dedicated exclusively to accountancy practice, and our deep understanding of the sector means we are uniquely placed to connect talented professionals with the right opportunities.

We work with some of the most respected firms across the UK, and our reputation for honest, transparent, and candidate-focused recruitment sets us apart. If you are looking for an Audit Manager position in Nottingham and want guidance from a team that truly understands your world, we would love to hear from 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.

Please note:

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. 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 a portfolio of audit engagements from planning through to completion and sign-off Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for a varied portfolio Reviewing audit files and providing technical guidance and feedback to junior team members Contributing to business development activity, including proposal preparation and client presentations Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment Requirements ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent), with significant post-qualification experience in audit Proven experience managing multiple audit engagements and client relationships simultaneously Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102, and relevant auditing standards Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience of developing and coaching junior staff Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment