Hiring:Audit & Accounts Senior / Semi-Senior

Location: Manchester/ Hybrid

Salary: Competitive Salary

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established accountancy firm that is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and hardworking Audit & Accounts professional with at least 3 years’ experience in practice.

This is a mixed audit and accounts role, offering exposure to a varied client portfolio, including opportunities to work on larger and more complex audits, with clear scope for progression.

The Role

• End-to-end completion of statutory audits

• Planning audit assignments, identifying key risks, and determining appropriate testing

• Leading audits and supervising, delegating, and reviewing the work of trainees

• Completing and concluding on audit fieldwork

• Group audits, including preparation of consolidations

• Preparation and submission of statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders

• Preparation of corporation tax returns

• Preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly management information

• Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and external regulatory standards

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum 3 years’ practice experience in statutory audit

• Proven experience leading audits and supervising junior staff

• Strong understanding of audit standards and compliance requirements

• Some accounts preparation experience preferred

• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook skills

• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills

• Ability to manage deadlines and work effectively as part of a team

What’s on Offer

• 37.5 hours per week

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

• Hybrid and flexible working

• Exam and training support

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Clear opportunities for career progression and development

If you would like to know more about this role- send your CV to Jake at j.harris@h-fts.com to discuss further

Corporate Tax Senior

Location: Leeds

Salary: £38,000–£48,000 DOE | Hybrid & Career Progression

Join a Leading Corporate Tax Team in Leeds

Are you an ambitious tax professional ready to broaden your expertise and take on more responsibility? Our client, a respected regional firm, is seeking a Corporate Tax Senior to join their Leeds office. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio, develop your advisory skills, and progress your career in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Your Role: What You’ll Be Doing

As Corporate Tax Senior, you will:

• Prepare, complete and submit corporate tax computations for a varied client portfolio

• Support clients with ongoing tax compliance needs

• Assist with Research and Development Tax Credit claims

• Identify planning and advisory opportunities, supporting managers and directors to progress these

• Liaise with clients and HMRC, including occasional client site visits

• Manage annual filing obligations (e.g. Employment Related Securities, Non-Resident Landlord Scheme)

• Respond to ad hoc corporation tax queries from across the firm

• Mentor and support tax trainees to enhance their development

What We’re Looking For

Essential requirements:

• ATT qualified (minimum)

• Minimum 2 years’ corporate tax compliance experience within UK practice

• Proven experience in client service and communication (verbal and written)

• Some exposure to advisory work and identifying advisory opportunities

Desirable:

• Experience using Alphatax

• Full UK driving licence

What’s On Offer: Benefits & Perks

Our client provides a comprehensive package, including:

• Competitive salary: £38,000–£48,000 (dependent on experience)

• Pension scheme (salary sacrifice, employer contribution) with life cover (4x salary) and income protection

• Generous annual leave: up to 26 days plus bank holidays, with purchase scheme for up to 5 extra days

• Flexible hybrid working (Smart Working Policy)

• Health Shield cash plan: cashback on health benefits, discounts on lifestyle purchases

• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential wellbeing support

• Professional membership fees paid

• Ongoing training and development: access to online courses and resources

• Subsidised social events, charity and colleague of the month recognition

Location & Working Arrangements

• Based in Leeds city centre with hybrid working available (minimum 2 days/week in-office)

• Occasional travel to client sites may be required

Advance Your Career – Apply Today

If you’re ready to take the next step in your corporate tax career, we want to hear from you. Send your CV or confidential enquiry to Jake at j.harris@h-fts.com.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.

H-FTS is committed to ethical recruitment and equal opportunities.

Semi-Senior Accountant

Location: Manchester / Hybrid
Salary: Competitive + progression
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Semi-Senior Accountant to join a forward-thinking, modern accountancy practice supporting ambitious businesses across the UK. This is a fantastic role for someone looking to build on their existing practice experience within a firm that embraces cloud technology, values development, and takes a proactive approach to client service.

You’ll be part of a growing team working with a varied client base, gaining hands-on exposure and clear progression opportunities as the business continues to expand.

The Role

As a Semi-Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting and compliance services while developing your technical and client-facing skills. You’ll work closely with senior team members, supporting clients with both day-to-day accounting and longer-term financial insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships

• Assisting with management accounts and financial reporting

• Supporting tax compliance including corporation tax, personal tax and VAT

• Cloud-based bookkeeping using Xero and similar platforms

• Liaising with clients to obtain information and answer queries

• Supporting senior accountants with advisory and planning work

• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to process improvements

About You

• AAT qualified or ACCA part-qualified (or equivalent experience)

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice

• Confident preparing accounts and supporting tax compliance

• Comfortable using cloud accounting software (Xero experience preferred)

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

• Professional, approachable and confident communicating with clients

• Ambitious and keen to continue progressing your accounting career

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary with clear progression opportunities

• Hybrid working and a flexible, modern working environment

• Study support and ongoing professional development

• Exposure to a diverse and interesting client portfolio

• Supportive, collaborative team culture

• Opportunity to grow with a forward-thinking firm

Interested?

If you’re a motivated Semi-Senior Accountant looking to take the next step in your career within a progressive practice, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Jake for more information on j.harris@h-fts.com

Accounts & Audit Senior

Location: Stockport (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive + progression to management
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

A highly regarded accountancy and business advisory practice is seeking an experienced Accounts & Audit Senior to join its growing Stockport team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing a varied workload across both accounts preparation and audit, while taking ownership of assignments and supporting junior team members.

The firm is known for its partner-led, quality-driven approach, delivering insight-led audit and accounting services that go beyond compliance and add real value to clients.

About the Firm

The practice provides audit, assurance and accounting services to a diverse client portfolio, including owner-managed businesses, charities, social housing organisations, manufacturing and leisure clients. Work is delivered using modern, paperless systems, with a strong focus on technical excellence, efficiency and client relationships.

Professional development is a core part of the firm’s culture, with clear progression pathways toward management roles.

The Role

As an Accounts & Audit Senior, you will:

• Manage a portfolio of accounts and audit clients

• Prepare and review statutory accounts for limited companies and other entities

• Plan, lead and deliver audit assignments from start to finish

• Review work prepared by junior team members and provide guidance

• Identify audit risks and evaluate internal controls

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, managing relationships and expectations

• Support managers and partners with audit planning and client discussions

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, audit regulations and internal quality procedures

About You

You will ideally have:

• ACA / ACCA qualification (or be qualified by experience)

• Strong experience in an accountancy practice environment

• Proven background across both accounts preparation and audit

• Experience leading audits and reviewing junior staff work

• Solid knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards

• Confident client-facing and communication skills

• A proactive, organised and commercially aware mindset

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working with flexibility

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Clear progression opportunities toward Accounts & Audit Manager

• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio

• Supportive, collaborative and professional team culture

• Ongoing training and development

Interested?

If you’re an Accounts & Audit Senior looking for your next step within a quality-focused, forward-thinking practice in Stockport we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Accounts & Audit Senior

Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive + progression to management
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

A highly regarded accountancy and business advisory practice is seeking an experienced Accounts & Audit Senior to join its growing Manchester team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing a varied workload across both accounts preparation and audit, while taking ownership of assignments and supporting junior team members.

The firm is known for its partner-led, quality-driven approach, delivering insight-led audit and accounting services that go beyond compliance and add real value to clients.

About the Firm

The practice provides audit, assurance and accounting services to a diverse client portfolio, including owner-managed businesses, charities, social housing organisations, manufacturing and leisure clients. Work is delivered using modern, paperless systems, with a strong focus on technical excellence, efficiency and client relationships.

Professional development is a core part of the firm’s culture, with clear progression pathways toward management roles.

The Role

As an Accounts & Audit Senior, you will:

• Manage a portfolio of accounts and audit clients

• Prepare and review statutory accounts for limited companies and other entities

• Plan, lead and deliver audit assignments from start to finish

• Review work prepared by junior team members and provide guidance

• Identify audit risks and evaluate internal controls

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, managing relationships and expectations

• Support managers and partners with audit planning and client discussions

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, audit regulations and internal quality procedures

About You

You will ideally have:

• ACA / ACCA qualification (or be qualified by experience)

• Strong experience in an accountancy practice environment

• Proven background across both accounts preparation and audit

• Experience leading audits and reviewing junior staff work

• Solid knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards

• Confident client-facing and communication skills

• A proactive, organised and commercially aware mindset

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working with flexibility

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Clear progression opportunities toward Accounts & Audit Manager

• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio

• Supportive, collaborative and professional team culture

• Ongoing training and development

Interested?

If you’re an Accounts & Audit Senior looking for your next step within a quality-focused, forward-thinking practice in Manchester we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Accounts & Audit Senior

Location: Liverpool (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive + progression to management
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

A highly regarded accountancy and business advisory practice is seeking an experienced Accounts & Audit Senior to join its growing Liverpool team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing a varied workload across both accounts preparation and audit, while taking ownership of assignments and supporting junior team members.

The firm is known for its partner-led, quality-driven approach, delivering insight-led audit and accounting services that go beyond compliance and add real value to clients.

About the Firm

The practice provides audit, assurance and accounting services to a diverse client portfolio, including owner-managed businesses, charities, social housing organisations, manufacturing and leisure clients. Work is delivered using modern, paperless systems, with a strong focus on technical excellence, efficiency and client relationships.

Professional development is a core part of the firm’s culture, with clear progression pathways toward management roles.

The Role

As an Accounts & Audit Senior, you will:

• Manage a portfolio of accounts and audit clients

• Prepare and review statutory accounts for limited companies and other entities

• Plan, lead and deliver audit assignments from start to finish

• Review work prepared by junior team members and provide guidance

• Identify audit risks and evaluate internal controls

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, managing relationships and expectations

• Support managers and partners with audit planning and client discussions

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, audit regulations and internal quality procedures

About You

You will ideally have:

• ACA / ACCA qualification (or be qualified by experience)

• Strong experience in an accountancy practice environment

• Proven background across both accounts preparation and audit

• Experience leading audits and reviewing junior staff work

• Solid knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards

• Confident client-facing and communication skills

• A proactive, organised and commercially aware mindset

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working with flexibility

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Clear progression opportunities toward Accounts & Audit Manager

• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio

• Supportive, collaborative and professional team culture

• Ongoing training and development

Interested?

If you’re an Accounts & Audit Senior looking for your next step within a quality-focused, forward-thinking practice in Liverpool, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Accounts & Audit Semi-Senior

Location: Stockport (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive + study support & progression
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

A well-established and highly regarded accountancy and business advisory practice is looking to recruit an Accounts & Audit Semi-Senior to join its growing Stockport. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop both their accounts preparation and audit experience within a supportive, quality-focused environment.

The firm is known for delivering insight-led audit and accounting services, working closely with clients to understand their businesses and provide meaningful financial assurance and advice.

About the Firm

The practice provides a full range of audit, assurance and accounting services to a diverse client base, including owner-managed businesses, charities, social housing organisations, manufacturing and leisure sector clients. The audit approach is partner-led, commercially focused and supported by modern, paperless systems, ensuring efficiency and high technical standards.

Professional development and progression are central to the firm’s culture, with clear pathways for career advancement.

The Role

As an Accounts & Audit Semi-Senior, you will:

• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships

• Assist in the planning and execution of audit assignments

• Perform audit fieldwork, testing and analytical procedures

• Prepare high-quality working papers and audit documentation

• Support senior team members with audit completion and reporting

• Liaise with clients to gather information and respond to queries

• Ensure work is completed in line with regulatory and internal quality standards

About You

You will ideally have:

• Experience working within an accountancy practice

• Exposure to both accounts preparation and audit work

• Be AAT qualified or ACA / ACCA part-qualified

• A good understanding of UK GAAP and basic audit principles

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

• Confident communication skills and a professional approach

• A desire to continue developing your technical skills and career

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements

• Competitive salary dependent on experience

• Study support and structured professional development

• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio

• Supportive team culture with strong mentoring

• Clear progression opportunities within accounts and audit

Interested?

If you’re an Accounts & Audit Semi-Senior looking to broaden your experience and progress your career within a respected, forward-thinking practice in Stockport, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Accounts & Audit Semi-Senior

Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive + study support & progression
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

A well-established and highly regarded accountancy and business advisory practice is looking to recruit an Accounts & Audit Semi-Senior to join its growing Manchester team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop both their accounts preparation and audit experience within a supportive, quality-focused environment.

The firm is known for delivering insight-led audit and accounting services, working closely with clients to understand their businesses and provide meaningful financial assurance and advice.

About the Firm

The practice provides a full range of audit, assurance and accounting services to a diverse client base, including owner-managed businesses, charities, social housing organisations, manufacturing and leisure sector clients. The audit approach is partner-led, commercially focused and supported by modern, paperless systems, ensuring efficiency and high technical standards.

Professional development and progression are central to the firm’s culture, with clear pathways for career advancement.

The Role

As an Accounts & Audit Semi-Senior, you will:

• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships

• Assist in the planning and execution of audit assignments

• Perform audit fieldwork, testing and analytical procedures

• Prepare high-quality working papers and audit documentation

• Support senior team members with audit completion and reporting

• Liaise with clients to gather information and respond to queries

• Ensure work is completed in line with regulatory and internal quality standards

About You

You will ideally have:

• Experience working within an accountancy practice

• Exposure to both accounts preparation and audit work

• Be AAT qualified or ACA / ACCA part-qualified

• A good understanding of UK GAAP and basic audit principles

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

• Confident communication skills and a professional approach

• A desire to continue developing your technical skills and career

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements

• Competitive salary dependent on experience

• Study support and structured professional development

• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio

• Supportive team culture with strong mentoring

• Clear progression opportunities within accounts and audit

Interested?

If you’re an Accounts & Audit Semi-Senior looking to broaden your experience and progress your career within a respected, forward-thinking practice in Liverpool, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Accounts & Audit Semi-Senior

Location: Liverpool (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive + study support & progression
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

A well-established and highly regarded accountancy and business advisory practice is looking to recruit an Accounts & Audit Semi-Senior to join its growing Liverpool team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop both their accounts preparation and audit experience within a supportive, quality-focused environment.

The firm is known for delivering insight-led audit and accounting services, working closely with clients to understand their businesses and provide meaningful financial assurance and advice.

About the Firm

The practice provides a full range of audit, assurance and accounting services to a diverse client base, including owner-managed businesses, charities, social housing organisations, manufacturing and leisure sector clients. The audit approach is partner-led, commercially focused and supported by modern, paperless systems, ensuring efficiency and high technical standards.

Professional development and progression are central to the firm’s culture, with clear pathways for career advancement.

The Role

As an Accounts & Audit Semi-Senior, you will:

• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships

• Assist in the planning and execution of audit assignments

• Perform audit fieldwork, testing and analytical procedures

• Prepare high-quality working papers and audit documentation

• Support senior team members with audit completion and reporting

• Liaise with clients to gather information and respond to queries

• Ensure work is completed in line with regulatory and internal quality standards

About You

You will ideally have:

• Experience working within an accountancy practice

• Exposure to both accounts preparation and audit work

• Be AAT qualified or ACA / ACCA part-qualified

• A good understanding of UK GAAP and basic audit principles

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

• Confident communication skills and a professional approach

• A desire to continue developing your technical skills and career

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements

• Competitive salary dependent on experience

• Study support and structured professional development

• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio

• Supportive team culture with strong mentoring

• Clear progression opportunities within accounts and audit

Interested?

If you’re an Accounts & Audit Semi-Senior looking to broaden your experience and progress your career within a respected, forward-thinking practice in Liverpool, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Hiring: Semi-Senior Auditor

Location: Stockport (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive + clear progression
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

We’re recruiting for an ambitious Semi-Senior Auditor to join a well-regarded North West accountancy and business advisory practice with a strong audit and assurance offering. The team delivers high-quality, insight-led audit work across a range of sectors, adding real value to clients through rigorous, technically sound and commercially relevant services.

This role is perfect for someone with practice audit experience who enjoys variety, client contact, and contributing to robust audit delivery while continuing to develop their technical skills.

Why This Role Is Appealing

• Hybrid working model — balance office collaboration in Stockport with remote working

• Competitive salary with structured progression and development

• Work with a diverse client portfolio spanning multiple sectors including charities, social housing, manufacturing, leisure and more

• Be part of a partner-led culture that values quality, training and relationship building

• Gain exposure to efficient audit tools and methodologies, including paperless audit systems

• Supportive team environment with clear learning pathways

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and executing audit engagements across a mixed client base

• Perform audit testing, controls evaluation and analytical procedures

• Prepare accurate, compliant working papers and documentation

• Participate in discussions with clients around audit progress and findings

• Draft audit findings and assist in drafting final reports

• Support compliance with audit standards and internal quality review procedures

• Collaborate closely with senior auditors and audit managers

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has audit experience in a practice environment

• Is part-qualified (ACA/ACCA) or actively working toward professional qualification

• Understands UK GAAP and basic auditing standards

• Has strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Communicates confidently with clients and colleagues alike

• Is proactive, curious and eager to grow technically and professionally

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working with flexibility to manage your week

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Structured support towards professional qualifications

• Opportunity to work on varied and interesting audit assignments

• Clear career progression within a strong audit and assurance team

Next Steps

If this sounds like the right next step in your audit career  and you’d like to work in a collaborative, quality-focused practice we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV to Jake on j.harris@h-fts.com