Audit Senior Assistant Manager

Job Description Audit Senior / Assistant Manager

Location:

Harrogate Area

Salary:

Are you an experienced Audit Senior looking for a role where your expertise is genuinely valued? Our client, a respected independent accountancy practice in the Harrogate area, is seeking a talented professional to lead audit engagements and mentor junior team members. This is your chance to take on greater responsibility, develop your technical skills and work with a firm that prioritises work‑life balance and genuine career progression.

You’ll take ownership of audit engagements from start to finish including :

• Leading audit assignments for a diverse portfolio of clients (SMEs to larger corporate entities)
• Managing junior staff and providing technical guidance on audit procedures and best practice
• Conducting statutory audits in accordance with ISAs (UK)
• Preparing audit reports and communicating findings to clients with clarity and professionalism
• Identifying opportunities to enhance audit efficiency and client service delivery
• Contributing to team development through knowledge sharing and collaborative problem‑solving

• Minimum 5 years UK practice audit experience (post‑qualification or equivalent)
• Qualified or part‑qualified accountant ACA, ACCA or ATT (or actively studying towards qualification)
• Proven ability to manage audit engagements independently and lead a small team
• Strong technical knowledge of statutory audit accounts preparation and tax compliance
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to explain complex matters clearly

• Experience with audit software and practice management systems
• Knowledge of specific sectors (e.g. charities, property, hospitality)
• Willingness to develop client relationship management skills

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience and qualifications)
• Hybrid working arrangement – flexibility to balance office collaboration with remote work
• Genuine career progression – clear pathway to Senior Manager or Partner roles
• Supportive team culture – collaborative environment where your ideas are heard
• Professional development support – ongoing CPD exam fees and training
• Work‑life balance – reasonable hours, respect for personal time and realistic workloads
• Pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement (25 days)
• Health and wellbeing support – access to employee assistance programmes

• Location:
  
  Harrogate area, North Yorkshire
• Working pattern:
  Hybrid (typically 23 days in office, 23 days remote)
• Travel:
  Occasional client visits within the region
• Hours:
  
  Standard 37.540 hours per week

If you’re an ambitious Audit Senior ready to make an impact in a supportive, ethical practice, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or discuss this opportunity further please contact:

David Hawthorne‑Finch

Hawthorne‑Finch Talent Solutions Ltd

Email:
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At Hawthorne‑Finch Talent Solutions we believe recruitment should be personal, transparent and ethical. We brief you fully on the role, team and client culture before any interview. We also offer free interview preparation, salary negotiation support and ongoing career coaching – because your success is our success.

Manager

Administrative Skills, Time Management, Internal Audit, Accounting And Auditing, Leadership skills, Organizational Skill, Accounting & Finance, Business Process Skill, Communication, External Audit, Relationship Management, Strategic Thinking Skills, Team Player Spirit, Budgeting Skills, Problem Solving Skills

Employment Type:

Full‑Time

Experience:

years

Vacancy: 1