Audit and Accounts Manager

Are you an experienced Audit and Accounts professional looking for a new challenge with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Exeter? This role offers fantastic benefits, including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, access to an excellent flexible benefits scheme, a competitive salary, scope for progression, and much, much more! Crowe Watson Recruitment is delighted to partner with this prestigious firm to recruit an Audit and Accounts Manager, providing an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and progressive environment.

As an Audit and Accounts Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing a diverse client portfolio and ensuring the highest standards of client service. You will manage a team of dedicated professionals, guiding and mentoring them to achieve both team and individual goals. This role also includes close interaction with clients, where you’ll provide expert advice on audit and accounting matters, helping clients succeed while building strong, lasting relationships.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in audit and accounts management, ideally within a UK Practice environment, and will be a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA) or equivalent. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who is looking to make a genuine impact within a dynamic firm. If you’re passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t meet every requirement.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee audit and accounts engagements for a varied client portfolio.
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior team members.
• Ensure all work is compliant with relevant accounting and auditing standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional client service.
• Review and finalise accounts and audit files, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Liaise with clients to provide sound accounting and audit advice.
• Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment.

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• Proven experience in audit and accounts management.
• Strong understanding of UK accounting and auditing standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a team and meet deadlines effectively.
• Proactive approach to client service and team management.