Crowe Watson Recruitment
Audit Manager
Audit Manager at Crowe Watson Recruitment, based in Brighton, South East England, paying £60,000 - £75,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £60,000 - £75,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Brighton, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Finance & Accounting
About 20% above the going rate for finance & accounting
Reference 57503813
About the role
Are you an experienced Audit Manager looking for your next step with a respected firm of Chartered Accountants in Brighton? This leading practice offers flexible working, a company pension and much more. You would join a supportive team that invests in its people, with genuine opportunities to progress your career. As Audit Manager, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio of audit clients, leading engagements from planning through to completion. You will manage and develop a team of auditors, review work to a high standard and act as a trusted point of contact for clients.
Crowe Watson Recruitment, a specialist accountancy practice recruiter with an excellent reputation for matching talented professionals with the right firms, is delighted to be recruiting on their behalf. The firm values technical excellence and a collaborative approach, so you will work closely with partners and colleagues across the practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious audit professional to join a forward thinking firm in a vibrant coastal city, with structured training, ongoing support towards your professional development and the chance to shape the future of the audit department.
What is the day-to-day of the role:
- Manage a portfolio of audit clients from planning to completion
- Review audit files and ensure compliance with ISAs and UK GAAP
- Lead, coach and develop junior team members
- Build strong relationships with clients and partners
- Manage budgets, deadlines and engagement profitability
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- ACA, ACCA or ICAS qualified
- Previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
- Proven experience managing audit engagements and reviewing files
- Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and ISAs
- Excellent communication and people management skills
Benefits:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Company pension
- Structured training and ongoing professional development support
- Chance to shape the future of the audit department
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.
Reference: 57503813 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 10 Dec 2026 · Listed via Crowe Watson Recruitment
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