Audit and Accounts Assistant Manager

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a talented and ambitious professional to join a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in London, and we are proud to be supporting them in their search for a motivated Audit and Accounts Assistant Manager. This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment and is ready to take real ownership of their career, with a firm that offers flexible working, a company pension, and much more!

Crowe Watson Recruitment is a specialist recruiter with a long-standing reputation for excellence within the UK accountancy profession, and a proven ability to connect outstanding talent with some of the most sought-after roles in the market. With consultants who combine genuine sector expertise with a truly personal approach, Crowe Watson is committed to ensuring that every candidate they represent receives the highest standard of support and guidance throughout their job search. If you are ready for your next challenge, Crowe Watson is ready to help you find it.

This is a genuinely varied and stimulating role in which you will work across both audit and accounts, supporting partners and managers in delivering a first-class service to a diverse and interesting portfolio of clients. You will take responsibility for reviewing work prepared by junior team members, managing client relationships, and playing an active role in the day-to-day running of the department. London’s dynamic and competitive business landscape provides an exceptional backdrop for this role, and the firm offers a clear and structured pathway for progression for those with the drive and ambition to succeed. 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.

Key Responsibilities
Leading and reviewing audit and accounts assignments across a varied client portfolio
Acting as a primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships with professionalism and care
Supervising, coaching, and developing junior and semi-senior members of the team
Supporting partners and managers on complex assignments and technical matters
Ensuring all assignments are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard
Contributing to business development activity and identifying opportunities to grow the firm's client base

Requirements
ACA or ACCA qualified with experience across both audit and accounts in a practice setting
At least four years' experience working within a UK Practice environment
Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver high-quality work under pressure
Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing standards and financial reporting frameworks
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with experience of developing junior staff
Highly organised, commercially aware, and eager to progress into a senior management role