Audit Manager

Crowe Watson Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded firm of Chartered Accountants in Horsham, as they look to appoint an experienced Audit Manager to join their growing team. Known for its strong reputation across the South East, this firm offers flexible working, a generous company pension, and much more, all within a genuinely supportive and forward-thinking environment. As one of the region's leading names in accountancy, they are committed to investing in their people and helping every team member reach their full potential.

Working closely with Partners and senior management, the successful Audit Manager will take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients, managing audit engagements from planning through to completion. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious ACA or ACCA qualified professional to step into a role with genuine progression prospects, in a firm that prides itself on nurturing talent and rewarding hard work.

Crowe Watson Recruitment has built a strong reputation as a trusted specialist recruiter within UK accountancy practice, known for taking the time to understand both client culture and candidate ambition. If you are looking for your next Audit Manager role in Horsham and want to work with a recruitment partner who genuinely has your best interests at heart, we would love to help you take the next step in your career.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors, from planning to completion
Supervise and mentor junior members of the audit team, reviewing their work and supporting development
Liaise directly with clients and Partners, building strong long-term relationships
Ensure audits are completed to a high standard, in line with current auditing standards and regulations
Identify areas for process improvement and contribute to the wider growth of the audit department

Requirements

ACA or ACCA qualified, with proven audit experience gained within practice
Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and/or IFRS
Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
Proven ability to manage, coach, and develop junior team members

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.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.