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    Audit Manager

    Accounting
    Crowe Watson Recruitment
    Lancashire, Manchester
    Permanent
    £56,000 - £64,000/year
    Hybrid

    Job Description

    Audit Manager

    £56,000 to £64,000 per annum (DOE) Permanent, full time

    Manchester

    A leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Manchester is looking for an ACA or ACCA qualified Audit Manager to take ownership of client relationships and lead a capable audit team.

    Manchester is one of the UK's most commercially dynamic regional cities, and the firm's audit portfolio reflects that, spanning a range of sectors and client sizes. The practice is ambitious and well regarded, with real management responsibility and a credible route to Senior Manager. Crowe Watson Recruitment has a strong presence across the North West.

    What's the day to day of the role:

    • Managing audit delivery across a varied and technically interesting client portfolio

    • Reviewing audit files and giving clear, constructive feedback to junior and semi senior staff

    • Acting as the primary point of contact for clients and managing those relationships

    • Supporting partners on complex assignments and strategic client planning

    • Leading and developing members of the audit team

    • Contributing to business development and growing the firm's audit portfolio Required skills and qualifications:

    • ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong audit background gained in practice

    • At least five years' experience within a UK Practice environment

    • Proven experience managing a varied audit portfolio and leading a team

    • Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing standards and financial reporting frameworks

    • Confidence to engage at senior client and partner level, commercially minded and proactive Benefits:

    • Flexible working

    • Company pension

    • And much more!

    You might not meet every criterion, but if you're passionate about developing your career, we'd love to hear from you. Ref: CWK790. Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency; pay rates are indicative and salary depends on experience. We're unable to assist with sponsorship applications, so all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.

    • Apply now to be considered
    Posted on September 21, 2026

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