A standout opportunity has arisen for an ambitious audit professional to join a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Cardiff. Crowe Watson Recruitment is delighted to be working in partnership with this highly regarded practice in their search for a talented Audit Assistant Manager to become part of their thriving team. If you are looking for a role where your contribution is genuinely valued and your development is actively supported, this could be the perfect next step. The firm offers flexible working arrangements, a competitive company pension, and much more, making this an opportunity well worth exploring.

Our client has built an excellent reputation across Wales and beyond, delivering high-quality audit and assurance services to a broad and diverse portfolio of clients across a range of sectors. As Audit Assistant Manager, you will take a leading role in the delivery of audit engagements from planning through to completion, working closely with senior management while also nurturing and developing junior members of the team. You will be responsible for managing your own client relationships, ensuring work is delivered to the highest technical standards and in accordance with current regulatory requirements, while contributing to the continued growth and success of the practice.

Crowe Watson Recruitment is one of the UK’s most trusted names in accountancy practice recruitment, with a reputation built on deep sector expertise, integrity, and a genuine commitment to connecting the right people with the right opportunities. We are proud to be supporting a firm of this calibre in identifying exceptional talent, and we look forward to hearing from motivated professionals who are ready to take their audit career to the next level. Cardiff is a vibrant and growing professional hub, and this role offers an exceptional platform for long-term career progression within a firm that truly invests in its people.

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

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring technical quality and adherence to regulatory standards
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors
• Supervise, coach, and develop junior and semi-senior members of the audit team, supporting their technical and professional growth
• Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and IFRS where applicable
• Contribute to business development initiatives and support senior leadership in identifying opportunities to grow the firm's client base

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent), with demonstrable post-qualification experience in an audit focused role
• Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
• Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and current auditing standards, with the ability to manage technically complex engagements
• Proven ability to lead audit assignments and manage a team, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, organised, and commercially aware approach, with a genuine commitment to delivering outstanding client service