Audit Manager

An Audit Manager is sought by a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Manchester, and this is a role that will appeal to a confident and well-rounded audit professional who is ready to take on a position of real influence within a well-regarded and ambitious practice, with a technically varied client base, genuine autonomy, and flexible working, a company pension, and much more on offer. 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 genuinely 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, ambitious, and consistently engaging, and this firm both reflects and matches that energy, offering a high-quality working environment, a genuinely interesting portfolio, 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 six 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 • Commercially minded and proactive, with a genuine appetite to contribute to the growth of the practice