Audit Senior/Assistant Manager
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Accounting
Financial Compliance, Auditor Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance
Audit Senior / Assistant Manager
Location:
Manchester
Salary: £38,000 - £55,000 + Benefits
Are you an ambitious Audit Senior or Assistant Manager looking for a role where your expertise in not-for-profit and SME audit is genuinely valued? Our client is a highly respected, leading regional accountancy practice with a strong North West presence. Combining technical excellence with a people-first culture, they offer an exceptional platform to build a long-term audit career, providing exposure to high-profile clients and a transparent route to Audit Manager.
TheOpportunity
In this key role, you will take ownership of high-quality audit and assurance engagements across a diverse portfolio, with a tailored focus on the not-for-profit sector and growing SMEs. You will step into a position of influence-acting as a main point of contact for business leaders, managing assignments from planning through to completion, and mentoring junior team members within a collaborative, supportive framework.
Key Responsibilities & Requirements- Qualifications &
Experience:
ACA/ACCA qualified (or near finalist) with 3-5+ years of UK accountancy practice experience in external audit. - Sector Expertise: Proven track record in leading audit engagements for not-for-profit organisations (charities, education, housing) alongside small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs).
- Technical Proficiency: Deep working knowledge of UK GAAP and UK audit standards, with the ability to identify risk and ensure full technical compliance.
- Leadership & Delivery: Strong supervisory skills to direct on-site teams, review work, and support Partners with workflow planning and client relationships.
- Base Salary: £38,000 - £55,000 dependent on experience, with structured salary progression.
- Flexibility &
Location:
Manchester city centre office with an established hybrid working model and flexible hours. - Time Off & Retirement: 25+ days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, alongside enhanced pension contributions.
- Career Growth: Transparent career mapping directly to Audit Manager, funded ongoing CPD, and regular social events.
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