Audit Senior

Audit Senior Are you an experienced audit professional looking to take the next step in your career?

Do you want to join a forward-thinking and fast-growing accountancy practice where you’ll work with a diverse client portfolio and enjoy genuine progression opportunities?

This is an excellent opportunity for an Audit Senior to join a modern, supportive, and expanding practice in Manchester. You’ll take a leading role in delivering high-quality audit assignments, supporting junior colleagues, and building strong client relationships.

As Audit Senior, you will be responsible for managing audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to professional standards.

• Leading audit engagements for a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors
• Planning audits, identifying key risk areas, and managing fieldwork
• Completing detailed testing and reviewing audit files for accuracy and compliance
• Supervising, mentoring, and reviewing the work of junior team members
• Preparing year-end statutory accounts and supporting documentation
• Liaising directly with clients, addressing queries, and providing regular progress updates
• Reporting findings to managers and partners and contributing to audit conclusions
• Ensuring all work is delivered within agreed timescales and budgets

This is a dynamic and hands‑on role with excellent exposure and development opportunities.

You’ll be a confident, motivated, and detail‑oriented audit professional who enjoys taking ownership of assignments and working directly with clients.

You will:

• Be ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified (or equivalent)
• Have experience working in a UK accountancy practice in an audit-focused role
• Possess strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards
• Be confident in leading audits from planning to completion
• Demonstrate strong communication, organisational, and analytical skills
• Be capable of managing multiple deadlines and workloads
• Enjoy coaching junior team members and contributing to a positive team culture
• Be proactive, inquisitive, and committed to continuous improvement

You’ll be joining a modern, expanding accountancy and advisory group known for:

• A collaborative, people‑first culture with a strong emphasis on development and wellbeing
• A progressive, technology‑driven approach to audit and compliance work
• A diverse client base ranging from owner‑managed businesses to growing corporate groups
• A focus on innovation, efficiency, and delivering exceptional client service
• Clear internal career pathways and excellent long‑term progression opportunities

This is a firm that values talent, encourages new ideas, and invests in its people.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Ongoing CPD, technical training, and study support (if required)
• Exposure to a wide variety of audit assignments and industry sectors
• A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team culture
• Genuine opportunities for advancement to Assistant Manager and Manager level

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Audit Senior to join a modern and growing firm in Manchester. You’ll gain autonomy, variety, and a clear pathway to progress your audit career.

If you’re proactive, client‑focused, and looking for your next challenge, this role could be the perfect fit.