Accounts and Audit Manager

Crowe Watson Recruitment; Bath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Company pension

Career progression

Supportive culture

Job summary

Crowe Watson Recruitment is supporting a well-regarded Chartered Accountants firm in Bath to recruit an Accounts and Audit Manager. You will lead audit and accounts assignments from planning through completion, mentoring a talented team while building strong client and partner relationships.

The role offers flexible working, a company pension, and clear progression prospects, with a supportive culture and a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, ICAS or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and ISAs.
• Proven experience managing and developing a team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review a diverse portfolio of audit and accounts clients.
• Plan, supervise and complete audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• Review statutory accounts prepared under UK GAAP.
• Coach, mentor and develop audit seniors and juniors.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and partners.

Skills

UK GAAP knowledge

ISAs knowledge

Team leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/ICAS or equivalent

Job description

Ready to take the next step into leadership within audit and accounts? A highly regarded firm of Chartered Accountants in Bath is searching for an Accounts and Audit Manager to join its friendly, forward thinking team, offering flexible working, a company pension, and much more. This is a superb opportunity for an experienced practice professional to oversee a varied client portfolio and shape their career in Bath. In this role, you will lead audit and accounts assignments from planning through to completion, supporting a talented team while building strong relationships with clients and partners.

Crowe Watson Recruitment, a trusted specialist in UK accountancy practice recruitment, is proud to be supporting the firm with this search. We are known for our honest advice and genuine care for candidates, and we will guide you through every stage of the process. If you are looking for an Accounts and Audit Manager role in Bath that offers real progression, a supportive culture and a healthy work-life balance, this could be the one for you.

What is the day-to-day of the role:

• Manage and review a diverse portfolio of audit and accounts clients
• Plan, supervise and complete audit engagements on time
• Review statutory accounts prepared under UK GAAP
• Coach, mentor and develop audit seniors and juniors
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and partners

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• ACA, ACCA, ICAS or equivalent qualified
• Previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and ISAs
• Proven experience managing and developing a team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Company pension
• Real progression
• Supportive culture and a healthy work-life balance

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.

Please note that we are unable to help with sponsorship.