Audit Assistant Manager

If you are looking to take the next step in your audit career, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. Based in Gloucester, our client is a leading firm of Chartered Accountants with a well-established reputation for delivering exceptional service to a diverse and impressive portfolio of clients. They are now looking to appoint a talented Audit Assistant Manager to join their growing team. From day one, you will benefit from flexible working arrangements, a company pension scheme, and much more, all within a firm that genuinely invests in its people.

Crowe Watson Recruitment, one of the UK's most trusted specialist recruiters in accountancy practice, has been exclusively engaged to support this search. With a track record of connecting ambitious professionals with forward-thinking firms, Crowe Watson brings real insight and a personal approach to every placement. If you are ready to join a firm where your contribution is recognised and your development is taken seriously, this is a role well worth exploring.

As Audit Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of audit assignments, working closely with partners and helping to mentor and develop junior members of the team. You will take ownership of a varied client portfolio spanning multiple sectors, providing high-quality audit and assurance services while building lasting professional relationships. This is a fantastic platform for someone with drive and ambition who is looking to grow within a supportive and progressive environment.

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.

• Managing a portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors and business sizes
• Planning, executing, and reviewing audit assignments from start to finish
• Supervising, coaching, and supporting junior team members throughout engagements
• Liaising directly with clients, building strong working relationships and acting as a key point of contact
• Reporting findings to partners and contributing to the delivery of a high-quality client service
• Assisting with business development activity and identifying opportunities to grow client relationships
• Ensuring compliance with relevant auditing standards and internal quality control procedures

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or close to qualification)
• Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
• Solid audit experience gained within a public practice setting
• Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing and financial reporting standards
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and client-facing skills
• Experience supervising or mentoring more junior team members would be advantageous