Audit Associate

Audit Associate

Location:

Manchester

Salary: £32,000 - £42,000 + Study Support

A highly regarded and growing accountancy firm is looking to appoint an ambitious Audit Associate to join its expanding Audit team in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone in the second or third year of their ACA or ACCA studies to gain exposure to a broad portfolio of clients, including large corporate groups, AIM-listed businesses, owner‑managed companies and not‑for‑profit organisations. The firm is well known for investing heavily in its people, offering genuine career progression, structured development and an excellent work‑life balance.

Working as part of an experienced audit team, you'll play a key role in delivering high‑quality statutory audit and assurance assignments, gaining exposure to a varied client base and working closely with Managers and Partners throughout each engagement. You'll be supported throughout your professional qualification with a full study package while developing your technical knowledge and client management skills.

• Assist on statutory audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Work with a varied portfolio of clients, including large corporate groups with turnovers up to £500m.
• Prepare and review financial statements for both single entities and group companies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Support the development and coaching of trainee team members.
• Work closely with Managers and Partners to deliver high‑quality client service.
• Develop your technical knowledge through structured training and on‑the‑job experience.

• AIM‑listed companies
• Large and complex group structures
• Owner‑Managed Businesses
• Charities and Not‑for‑Profit organisations
• Businesses with international operations

• ACA or ACCA studies in progress (typically second or third year).
• Previous experience within an audit role in an accountancy practice.
• Strong audit experience with exposure to statutory audits.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and organised approach to work.
• A commercial mindset with a genuine passion for delivering excellent client service.
• Experience using CCH Audit Automation, CCH Accounts Production or Inflo would be advantageous but is not essential.
• A full UK driving licence would be beneficial but is not essential.

• 35‑hour working week.
• Hybrid working with the flexibility to work from home up to three days per week.
• Core working hours of 10:00am – 4:00pm.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Flexible benefits package and family‑friendly policies.
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme.
• Eligibility for the firm's Profit Sharing Plan, paid each December.

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.