Audit Manager

Crowe Watson Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a highly regarded firm of Chartered Accountants in Manchester to recruit an experienced Audit Manager. Offering flexible working, a competitive company pension, and much more, this is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive practice that values quality, collaboration, and long-term career development. This Audit Manager role is ideal for a driven professional looking to take ownership of a varied audit portfolio while playing a key role in mentoring and developing junior team members.

You will work closely with senior leadership and clients across a broad range of sectors, gaining exposure to complex and interesting assignments within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. As a specialist recruiter within accountancy practice, Crowe Watson Recruitment is known for its honest, consultative approach and strong relationships across the profession. We take pride in matching talented individuals with firms where they can genuinely thrive, offering guidance and support throughout the recruitment process to ensure the right long-term fit for both candidate and client.

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 Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative, and salary is dependent on experience.

Key Responsibilities Managing a portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors Planning, leading, and reviewing audit assignments from start to finish Supervising, mentoring, and developing junior members of the audit team Building and maintaining strong client relationships Liaising with partners and contributing to the ongoing development of the audit function Requirements ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) Must have a minimum of 4 years previous experience working within a UK Practice environment Strong technical audit knowledge and leadership skills Excellent communication and client-facing abilities A proactive and organised approach to managing workloads