Jobs at Armstrong Watson LLP

Provides HR administration support across the firm, including maintaining HR databases, onboarding and leaving processes, benefits administration, payroll changes, People Team queries, events, communications, reporting, projects, and strategy implementation. The role requires strong organization, communication, attention to detail, time management, and Microsoft Office proficiency. It is fully office-based in Carlisle, 37.5 hours per week.

Leads a diverse portfolio of audit engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery and compliance with UK financial reporting standards. Acts as a trusted adviser to business owners, develops audit teams, manages departmental workflow, and influences strategic direction. The role also focuses on market-facing leadership, building intermediary networks, generating referrals, and expanding the regional audit service line. Candidates need ACA or ACCA qualification, RI status or eligibility, extensive complex-audit experience, strong UK and Ireland auditing knowledge, commercial awareness, leadership capability, and a full UK driving licence.

Lead audit and assurance client work for the Newcastle office, overseeing planning, prioritization, resource allocation, workflow, fee agreements, client communication, and service delivery. Develop relationships with business partners and intermediaries to enhance the firm’s marketplace profile and generate referrals. The role requires strong UK tax knowledge, extensive auditing experience, professional accounting qualification, commercial awareness, organization, problem-solving, and the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Manage end-to-end recruitment for assigned vacancies, source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter and other platforms, maintain Applicant Tracking System data, compile reports, liaise with agencies, and support Talent Acquisition and People Team projects. The role also involves candidate matching, recruitment administration, and delivering a positive onboarding experience.

Supports the COO in delivering strategic priorities, operational improvement initiatives, firm-wide projects, governance activities, acquisition integrations, and business improvement programs. Responsibilities include developing implementation plans, monitoring risks and actions, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, investigating operational and client issues, preparing executive reports and recommendations, supporting regulatory reviews, and improving service delivery. The role requires strong project management, analysis, communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.

Six-year entry-level accountancy programme combining paid employment, funded AAT and ACA qualifications, structured training, and client experience. Trainees rotate through Business Services, Audit and Assurance, and potentially Corporate Finance and Financial Advisory. The role requires strong communication, teamwork, professionalism, curiosity, and willingness to learn. Candidates must meet academic requirements, be at least 18 by August 2027, learn to drive within three months if necessary, and eventually access their own vehicle for client visits.

Join Armstrong Watson’s three-year Chartered Accountancy programme in Audit and Assurance. You will work with real clients, gain hands-on experience across sectors, study toward the ACA qualification with full support, and develop into a trusted business adviser. The role offers structured training, mentoring, increasing responsibility, and opportunities to explore areas such as restructuring, corporate finance, and business services. Positions are available across several UK offices, with travel required for client visits and initial training.

Six-year entry-level accountancy programme combining paid employment, structured study, and fully funded AAT and ACA qualifications. Trainees gain experience in business services, audit and assurance, and potentially corporate finance and financial advisory while working with real clients. The programme provides mentoring, professional development, and progression toward Chartered Accountant status and a Level 7 qualification. Candidates must meet academic entry requirements, visit clients, and be willing to obtain a UK driving licence and later access a vehicle.

Six-year early-career accountancy programme beginning in September 2027. Trainees earn a salary while completing AAT Levels 3 and 4, followed by ACA studies toward Chartered Accountant status. The role provides client-facing experience across business services, audit, assurance, and potentially corporate finance. Candidates need strong academic qualifications, must be at least 18, and must be willing to learn to drive and eventually access a vehicle for client visits.

Join Armstrong Watson’s three-year graduate programme in Audit and Assurance or Tax. Gain practical client experience while completing fully funded ACA or ATT/CTA qualifications, supported by structured training, mentors and experienced colleagues. Candidates need a qualifying degree or AAT Level 4, specified GCSE and UCAS results, and a UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for client travel. Positions are available across six UK offices, starting September 2027.

Six-year early careers accountancy programme combining paid employment, structured training, and fully funded AAT and ACA qualifications. Trainees gain client experience across business services, audit and assurance, with potential placements in corporate finance and financial advisory. The role requires strong communication, teamwork, curiosity, professionalism and willingness to learn. Candidates must meet academic entry requirements, be at least 18 by August 2027, and be willing to learn to drive and eventually access their own vehicle for client visits.

Three-year graduate programme combining real client work with fully supported Chartered Accountant or Chartered Tax Adviser qualifications. Participants join Audit and Assurance or Tax teams, develop technical and commercial skills, build client relationships, and gain increasing responsibility. Opportunities may later include Restructuring and Insolvency, Corporate Finance, or Business Services. Candidates need qualifying academic results, a UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and eligibility for levy funding.

Join Armstrong Watson’s three-year graduate programme in Audit and Assurance or Tax. Gain hands-on client experience while studying toward the ACA or ATT/CTA qualifications, with structured training, mentoring, and paid study support. Successful candidates will develop technical, commercial, and professional skills, build client relationships, and explore future opportunities across accounting, tax, restructuring, corporate finance, and business services.

Six-year early-career programme for trainees pursuing Chartered Accountant or Chartered Tax Adviser status. Participants earn a salary while completing funded AAT, ACA, ATT and CTA qualifications, gaining client experience through accountancy, audit, business services, personal tax and corporate tax placements. The role requires strong communication, professionalism, curiosity and willingness to learn, alongside travel to client sites and eventual access to a vehicle.

Join Armstrong Watson’s six-year Level 7 accountancy pathway, earning a salary while completing AAT Levels 3 and 4 and ACA training toward Chartered Accountant status. Trainees gain experience in business services, audit and assurance, with potential placements in corporate finance and financial advisory. The role involves client visits, structured development, mentoring and professional exams. Candidates must meet academic entry requirements, be at least 18 by August 2027, and be willing to learn to drive and later access a vehicle.

Six-year early-career programme leading to Chartered Accountant or Chartered Tax Adviser status. Trainees earn a salary while completing funded AAT, ACA, ATT and CTA qualifications, gaining experience in accounting, audit, personal tax, corporate tax and financial advisory. The role involves working with clients, completing structured training and placements, and developing technical, communication and professional skills. Candidates must meet academic and age requirements, be willing to learn to drive within three months if needed, and obtain access to a vehicle after two years.

Join Armstrong Watson’s three-year graduate programme in Audit and Assurance or Tax. You will work with real clients, complete ACA or ATT/CTA qualifications with full study support, and develop technical, commercial, and professional skills. The programme offers structured training, mentoring, and opportunities to progress into specialist areas such as Corporate Finance, Restructuring and Insolvency, or Business Services. Roles are available across multiple UK offices, with client-site travel required.

Six-year early-career programme combining paid employment, funded AAT, ACA, ATT and CTA qualifications, client experience, and placements across accountancy, audit, tax, corporate finance, and financial advisory. Trainees progress toward Chartered Accountant or Chartered Tax Adviser status while developing technical, commercial, communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills. Roles are based in Glasgow, Carlisle, Newcastle, Leeds, or Manchester, with client travel required.

Three-year graduate training programme in Audit and Assurance combining hands-on client work, ACA study support, and structured professional development. Candidates will work with diverse clients, build technical and commercial skills, develop professional relationships, and progress toward becoming trusted business advisers. Opportunities may lead to specialisms including Restructuring and Insolvency, Corporate Finance, and Business Services.

Six-year early-career accountancy programme combining paid employment, funded AAT Levels 3 and 4, ACA studies, and practical client experience. Trainees rotate through business services, audit and assurance, with potential exposure to corporate finance and financial advisory. The programme develops technical accounting, commercial, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and client relationship skills, leading toward Chartered Accountant status and a Level 7 qualification.