Teams 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.