About Us
Build something exceptional, with us...
Our ambition is clear and openly bold.
Armstrong Watson is on a journey to more than double our turnover by 2030, through disciplined organic growth, the attraction of outstanding talent, and the selective acquisition of like‑minded firms.
But growth alone is not the goal.
Reputation is.
And reputation is earned, not inherited.
Our strategic intent is simple to say and hard to deliver.
To become the most respected adviser to privately owned businesses in the North and the UK.
The firm business owners talk about.
The firm lawyers and bankers recommend without hesitation.
To achieve this, we are building the best Accounting and Financial Advisory firm to deal with, not just in the North, but across the UK. Exceptional service, deep expertise, trusted relationships, and absolute reliability define everything we do. These are not slogans; they are standards we hold ourselves to every day.
At our core, we exist for one reason,
to help our clients achieve prosperity, a secure future, and peace of mind.
This strategy sets the direction.
Our people, our values‑led culture, and our standards will deliver it.
We are looking for people who want more than the next job. People who care deeply about:
Standards and professionalism
Doing work they are proud to put their name to
Building long‑term client relationships
Being part of a firm with real momentum and intent
If you want to grow with a business that is ambitious, values‑driven, and serious about excellence, Armstrong Watson offers opportunity and expectation in equal measure.
What you will find here:
A firm with clear direction and momentum
Clients who value advice and relationships
Colleagues who care about doing things properly
A culture built on Passion, Trust, Humanity and Honesty
Genuine opportunity to shape your career as the firm grows
This is our moment, and our vision is clear, to build something genuinely remarkable.
The Role
As a result of continued growth, we are now recruiting for an ambitious and technically strong Finance Manager - Outsourced Finance to join our team in Leeds.
This is a hands-on position offering exposure to a diverse client base across multiple sectors, supporting businesses with high-quality financial management, reporting and advisory services.
The main elements of this role will include:
Taking ownership of finance delivery for clients, and acting as a key point of contact
Managing and delivering month-end processes, including: preparing / reviewing management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis and commentary
Ensuring timely, accurate and high-quality financial reporting tailored to client needs
Supporting senior team members in delivering fractional FD services, including:
Providing commercial insight and decision support
Building strong, trusted relationships with clients through clear communication and reliable delivery
Please note that we will not be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy.
The Candidate
In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have:
A Full UK Driving Licence
A qualified Accountant under ICAS, ICAEW or ACCA
An excellent knowledge, and working experience of preparing management accounts for various UK companies.
Comfort with MS Excel and a range of accounting software and the ability to pick up new ones quickly.
A sound knowledge and understanding of all relevant UK taxes such as Personal Tax, Corporation Tax, VAT and Capital Taxes etc
An excellent communicator in both verbal and written forms, and be able to flex your style depending on both internal and external audiences
Able to drive business development initiatives, identifying opportunities for growth
A desire to broaden experience and understand how different companies and sectors work
The Benefits
In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:
Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
Competitive Annual Leave entitlement & Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
Paid flu jabs and eye tests
Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
Investment towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD), which includes access to comprehensive training courses and materials
Paid professional membership fees
In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further.
When you're with us... we're with you.