A superb opportunity has arisen with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Bromsgrove, and Crowe Watson Recruitment is proud to be supporting their search for a talented Audit Assistant Manager to join a thriving and ambitious team. The firm offers flexible working arrangements, a competitive company pension, and much more, making this an exceptional proposition for a driven audit professional looking to take the next step in their career. Bromsgrove is a highly desirable location at the heart of Worcestershire, well-connected to Birmingham and the wider Midlands, and this role offers genuine long-term potential within a firm that takes the development of its people seriously.

Our client is a well-regarded and established firm with a broad and varied client portfolio spanning a range of sectors and business sizes. As Audit Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in the planning, execution, and completion of audit engagements, working closely with Partners and junior team members to deliver high-quality work to a diverse client base. You will take ownership of client relationships, ensure assignments are completed to the highest technical standards, and contribute to the continued growth and success of the audit department. This is a role with real variety, responsibility, and scope for those ready to embrace it.

The successful candidate will join a firm with a genuine commitment to professional development and a culture built on collaboration and mutual support. Crowe Watson Recruitment is a specialist consultancy with a strong reputation for connecting ambitious accountancy professionals with outstanding practice opportunities across the UK, and we are delighted to be representing this highly regarded firm. If you are looking for a role where your contribution is valued and your progression is actively supported, this could be exactly the right move for you.

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 Crowe Watson is unable to assist with sponsorship applications; all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring work is delivered on time and to the highest standards
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact throughout the audit process
• Supervise, coach, and mentor junior members of the audit team, supporting their development and technical growth
• Review audit files and working papers, providing constructive feedback and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations
• Contribute to business development activity and assist in identifying opportunities to grow the firm's client base

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or working towards final stages of qualification
• Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
• Strong technical knowledge of audit processes, accounting standards, and financial reporting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage client relationships confidently at all levels
• Motivated, organised, and commercially aware, with a genuine desire to progress within a practice environment