Overview
Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of Crowe Global, with access to more than 40,000 people in over 140+ countries and across more than 800+ offices globally. Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow’s questions and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and consulting services. Crowe is where talented people can realise their potential, are successful and enjoy what they do by making a positive difference to our clients, communities and each other. At Crowe, our aim is to create a community where regardless of gender, identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, education or background, everyone is valued, can flourish and achieve their full potential.
Role
Audit Manager - Managers in our Audit division are required to lead teams on a range of Audit assignments. This role is focused on corporate entities, with international and domestic companies and groups and listed business making up a large part of our client portfolio.
Responsibilities
* To perform audits from planning, fieldwork and completion within the agreed budget for the assignment, taking on responsibility for ownership and completion of each audit assignment.
* Take responsibility for ownership and completion of each audit assignment within the agreed budget and deadlines.
* Act as the principal contact for the client during the on-site fieldwork and follow up on client queries once on-site work is completed.
* Manage on-site teams and assist in the supervision and development of more junior staff, providing training where appropriate and ensuring work is allocated according to team members’ abilities and development needs; complete job review forms for all junior staff on the same assignment.
* Review statutory financial statements for clients, generally from the client’s management accounts.
* Research technical issues that arise and provide potential solutions for review by Partners/Directors.
* Adhere to deadlines, including prompt notification to the partner where problems are likely to arise or as they arise on each assignment.
* Identify where other experts in the firm can provide relevant services to respond to client business needs.
* Manage work in progress and billing on client assignments.
* Undertake additional duties as reasonably required.
* Experience in working with complex groups, reporting structures and liaising with component auditors is highly desirable.
Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge
* Able to provide practical, proactive business advice for clients, while referring more significant or challenging control issues to the partner.
* Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of business cycle controls, recognising the audit risks and business implications where controls are absent, ineffective, or inefficient.
Required Qualifications
* CCAB body membership, e.g. ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS, ICAI, AICPA.
* Ensures adequate CPD is undertaken in relevant disciplines/client sectors.
Additionally, as a Manager in the audit function at Crowe and as a future leader of our business, we look for the behaviours, values and skills detailed below.
Did you know…? We are the 9th largest audit firm in the UK, 8th largest in terms of total listed clients, 3rd largest for AIM listed audit clients, 2nd largest for AIM listed clients in the technology sector and 1st largest for clients in the healthcare sector.
Our growth in audit has reached record levels in recent years and the headcount of the Audit team in our Thames Valley office has grown by over 100% since March 2020 (and by more than 200% since March 2015).
Our targets for future growth have been planned and align with recent client wins as well as expected revenue growth – meaning joining our Audit team will provide very clear opportunities for quick career progression.
Why choose Crowe?
Crowe is where talented people can realise their potential, are successful and enjoy what they do by making a positive difference to our clients, communities and each other. Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow’s questions, and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and risk services. We offer you an opportunity to continue your career and work for a firm that offers stability and knowledge. You will work alongside experienced professionals who put the client at the heart of everything they do. At Crowe, you will find the expertise, the resources and, above all, the commitment to help you build a satisfying and rewarding career. In return we can offer you continued career development, highly competitive salaries and flexible benefits. Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation and believe that diversity and inclusivity are key drivers of effectiveness and in providing our clients with a quality service. Entry and progression within the firm is determined solely by the application of objective criteria, personal performance and merit. We want to create the best environment for our staff to thrive and would be happy to discuss flexible working options.
Closing Date
26 September 2025
How to apply
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
* Accounting
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