Audit Semi-Senior / Senior

Location: Huddersfield

Salary: £32,000 – £42,000 + Clear Progression Track

Are you an ambitious auditor with hands-on engagement experience looking to step up and take ownership of full end-to-end audits over the next 12–18 months? Our client is an established, highly respected accountancy practice based in Huddersfield. Known for their collaborative team culture, impressive client base, and focus on staff development, they are looking for an Audit Semi-Senior or newly qualified Senior to join their expanding audit and assurance team.

The Opportunity

This is the ideal role if you already have solid audit experience under your belt but want to transition into managing complete assignments from planning to final completion. Working closely with experienced managers and partners, you will work on a diverse portfolio of regional businesses, SMEs, and corporate groups. You will receive structured, hands-on mentorship designed to elevate your technical confidence and fast-track your progression to full Senior status within 12 to 18 months.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Experience & Qualifications: Minimum 2+ years’ UK accountancy practice experience with a strong exposure to external audit. ACA/ACCA part-qualified, finalist, or newly qualified.

• Audit Expertise: Practical experience participating in audit fieldwork, testing, and drafting statutory financial statements under UK GAAP (FRS 102).

• Supervisory Potential: Ability to mentor junior staff and trainees as you progress into leading on-site audit teams.

• Technical & Interpersonal Skills: Proficiency in modern audit and accounting software (e.g., Iris, Xero, CCH, MS Excel), paired with confident client-facing communication skills.

Package & Benefits

• Base Salary: £32,000 – £42,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualification level, aligned with Yorkshire market rates).

• Career Development: Structured 12–18 month career roadmap to full Senior Auditor and Assistant Manager levels, backed by funded ongoing CPD.

• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working arrangements combining modern Huddersfield office workspace, remote flexibility, and manageable local client travel.

• Time Off & Health: Generous annual leave allowance plus Bank Holidays, firm pension scheme, and employee well-being initiatives.

How to Apply

To explore this opportunity in confidence and discuss next steps, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly at d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com.

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Audit Senior

Location: South Manchester

Salary: c.£42,000 – £52,000 + DOE

Are you an ambitious Audit Senior seeking a modern, client-focused practice where you can take real ownership of audit engagements while enjoying a clear pathway to Assistant Manager and Manager level? Our client is an innovative, fast-growing accountancy practice based in South Manchester. Known for their forward-thinking approach, strong culture, and high-calibre client base, they are looking for a qualified auditor to play a key role in delivering exceptional assurance services across the North West.

The Opportunity

In this dynamic role, you will lead end-to-end audit assignments for an impressive portfolio of clients, ranging from fast-growth SMEs and large private companies to international groups. Working closely with partners and managers, you will supervise audit teams on-site and in the office, review junior work, and build direct, long-term relationships with key client stakeholders. Backed by state-of-the-art cloud software and modern audit tech, this position offers high autonomy without the traditional corporate red tape.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: ACA or ACCA qualified (or finalist with imminent sign-off) with 3+ years’ experience within UK accountancy practice, with a significant focus on external audit.

• Technical Mastery: Proven experience leading audits from planning through to completion under UK GAAP (FRS 102) and IFRS.

• Team Supervision: Strong track record of supervising, briefing, and mentoring junior audit staff on-site and reviewing their work.

• Commercial & Client Focus: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a pragmatic, solution-focused approach to client management and query resolution.

Package & Benefits

• Base Salary & Bonus: £42,000 – £52,000 per annum (aligned with South Manchester / North West market rates, dependent on post-qualification experience), plus a performance-related bonus scheme.

• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working arrangements combining modern office space, remote flexibility, and manageable local client travel.

• Health & Protection: Comprehensive healthcare cover, life assurance, and employee assistance programmes.

• Progression & Environment: Defined pathways for career progression to Assistant Manager/Manager level, ongoing funded CPD, and a collaborative, award-winning practice environment.

How to Apply

To explore this opportunity in confidence and discuss next steps, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly at d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com.

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Accounts Assistant / Semi-Senior Accountant

Location: Bury Area

Salary: £26,000 – £35,000 + Benefits

Are you an ambitious Accounts Assistant or Semi-Senior Accountant seeking hands-on client exposure and genuine career progression within a supportive practice? Our client is a modern, fast-growing accountancy practice based in the Bury area, looking for a talented practice candidate to join their expanding team. Offering a structured environment where your professional development is fully backed, this role provides the ideal platform to build your technical skills.

The Opportunity

In this dynamic office-based role, you will work alongside experienced senior accountants and partners, taking ownership of year-end account preparation and management accounts for a diverse portfolio of SMEs, sole traders, and limited companies. Benefiting from a collaborative team culture and direct mentorship, you will handle end-to-end accounting processes using modern cloud technology.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Experience & Qualifications: Minimum 2+ years UK accountancy practice experience (essential). Actively studying towards or completed AAT, or early-stage ACCA/ACA is desirable.

• Technical Accounting: Proven track record in preparing statutory accounts, sole trader and partnership accounts, management accounts, and VAT returns.

• Software Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience with cloud accounting platforms such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage, alongside proficiency in MS Excel.

• Client Engagement: Confident communication skills with a client-focused approach to handling day-to-day queries and assisting clients with bookkeeping setup and software queries.

How to Apply

To explore this opportunity in confidence and discuss next steps, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly at d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com.

Tax Accountant (Semi-Senior / Senior)

Location: North Yorkshire

Salary: £32,000 – £42,000+ DOE & Benefits

Are you a tax professional looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking practice that actively invests in your development? Whether you are a skilled Semi-Senior ready to step up or an established Senior Tax Accountant seeking portfolio ownership, our client offers a collaborative environment where your technical expertise is genuinely valued. Operating across North Yorkshire, this leading regional practice provides exceptional client exposure alongside a clear pathway to higher seniority.

The Opportunity

In this position, you will play a central role in delivering personal and corporate tax services to a varied and engaging client portfolio. You will handle compliance, director tax planning, and advisory queries while acting as a trusted main point of contact for business owners and individuals. With responsibilities tailored to your level of experience, this opportunity provides full support for professional study (ATT/CTA) alongside structured mentorship for those stepping into review and supervisory duties.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Experience & Qualifications: Minimum 2–3+ years of UK practice experience in tax compliance. ATT qualified, part-qualified, CTA student, or qualified by experience.

• Technical Capabilities: Proven experience preparing personal, partnership, and corporate tax returns, income & expenditure accounts, and dividend planning for company directors.

• Senior Duties (where applicable): Reviewing junior work, supervising trainees, managing workflow deadlines, and driving process efficiency within the team.

• Communication & Portfolio Management: Confident client communicator capable of dealing with HMRC correspondence, PAYE codes, and everyday tax advisory enquiries.

Package & Benefits

• Base Salary: £32,000 – £42,000 dependent on experience level and qualification status (Semi-Senior vs. Senior banding).

• Time Off & Balance: 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (increasing with seniority), holiday purchase scheme (up to 5 days), and a paid Christmas shutdown.

• Protection & Wellbeing: Life Assurance (4x salary), enhanced company sick pay, enhanced family leave, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

• Perks & Options: Pension scheme, corporate discounts platform, Cycle to Work, and a flexible benefits platform (dental, eye care, cash plan, critical illness cover).

How to Apply

To explore this opportunity in confidence and discuss next steps, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly at d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com.

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this role. All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence.

Audit Manager

Location: Doncaster

Salary: c.£50-60k+ DOE + Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced Audit Senior stepping up or an established Audit Manager looking for a growth-focused practice where you can take true ownership of a portfolio? Our client is a leading, fast-growing UK professional services firm with an extensive national network and a strong regional presence across Yorkshire. Operating from their Doncaster office, they are seeking a talented Audit Manager to lead audit engagements, mentor high-performing teams, and drive client relationship growth.

The Opportunity

This role offers a key leadership platform within a rapidly expanding audit practice. Acting as the primary liaison for business owners and board members across diverse sectors, you will oversee audit assignments from initial planning through to final completion. Supported by progressive leadership and a well-resourced team, you will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, a collaborative working environment, and a clear path for further career advancement.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Background: ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with a strong, proven track record within a UK professional practice audit environment.

• Portfolio & Team Leadership: Experience managing audit engagements, leading field teams, reviewing technical files, and ensuring full regulatory compliance.

• Technical Excellence: Deep knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards, combined with strong financial statement review capabilities.

• Client Engagement: Outstanding communication skills to build long-term trusted relationships, identify cross-selling opportunities, and support business development initiatives.

Package & Benefits

• Compensation & Balance: Highly competitive salary (commensurate with experience) alongside a flexible hybrid working model.

• Time Off: 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (increasing with seniority), option to buy up to 5 additional days, and a paid Christmas business shutdown.

• Protection & Wellbeing: Life Assurance (4x salary), enhanced company sick pay, enhanced family leave policies, and a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

• Perks & Options: Company pension scheme, corporate discounts platform, Cycle to Work, and access to a flexible benefits platform (dental, eye care, cash plan, critical illness cover).

How to Apply To explore this opportunity in confidence and discuss next steps, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly at d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com.

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Senior Accountant / Client Manager

Location: Stockport

Salary: £40,000 – £52,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced practice accountant ready to step into a client-facing manager role, or an established Client Manager seeking a firm that offers genuine autonomy and a supportive culture? Our client is a prominent, well-established accountancy practice with a strong footprint across Greater Manchester and the North West. Operating from their modern Stockport office, they are seeking an ambitious Senior Accountant / Client Manager to lead a varied client portfolio and act as a key driver of department success.

The Opportunity

This role offers an ideal balance of technical oversight, portfolio ownership, and advisory engagement. Taking responsibility for a diverse client base of local owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and corporate entities, you will serve as the primary advisor for financial compliance, tax strategy, and growth planning. Supported by a skilled team of trainees and seniors, you will play a central role in staff development, review processes, and high-touch client delivery within a collaborative, growth-focused practice environment.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: ACA/ACCA qualified (or qualified by experience) with 4–6+ years of UK accountancy practice background.

• Portfolio Management: Proven track record managing a diverse portfolio, ensuring high-quality delivery of statutory accounts, management accounts, corporation tax, and VAT returns.

• Advisory & Relationship Management: Confident acting as the main point of contact for business owners, delivering proactive tax planning, cash flow forecasting, and commercial business advice.

• Team Leadership: Experience reviewing work completed by junior colleagues, providing constructive feedback, and assisting with team workflow planning.

• Technical Software Skills: Proficiency in cloud accounting software platforms including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and IRIS.

Package & Benefits

• Base Salary: £40,000 – £52,000 (negotiable dependent on experience and portfolio background).

• Flexibility & Balance: Hybrid working arrangements alongside flexible working hours around core business times.

• Time Off & Extras: 25+ days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, enhanced pension scheme, and paid professional membership fees.

• Career Growth & Environment: Clear, structured pathways toward Senior Manager/Associate level, supported ongoing CPD, and regular team social events.

How to Apply To explore this opportunity in confidence and discuss next steps, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly at d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com.

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this role. All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence.

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.

The Opportunity 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.

Package & Benefits

• 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.

How to Apply To explore this opportunity in confidence and discuss next steps, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly at d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com.

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this role. All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence.

Senior Accountant

Location: Harrogate Area 

Salary: £40,000 – £48,000 + Benefits

Are you an ambitious Accountant looking for more than just routine compliance? Do you want to take true ownership of a client portfolio while paving a clear path toward Assistant Manager and Manager level? Our client is a highly respected, forward-thinking professional services group with a strong, growing footprint across Yorkshire. Due to ongoing growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their Harrogate area team and deliver exceptional accounts, tax, and advisory services to a thriving client base.

The Opportunity

This role offers an ideal blend of portfolio management, high-touch client advisory, and leadership development. You will act as the trusted key contact for a diverse mix of owner-managed businesses, while stepping up to mentor junior team members and review technical work. Operating within a supportive practice that actively invests in internal progression, this is a prime platform for a practice professional seeking autonomy, varied technical work, and structured long-term development.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: ACA/ACCA qualified (or near finalist) with a strong foundation of 4–6 years in UK accountancy practice. Ideally 1+ years PQE.

• Portfolio Management: Proven track record of independently managing, preparing, and reviewing statutory accounts, management reporting packs, personal/partnership tax returns, and VAT submissions.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong grasp of UK GAAP and FRS 102, alongside practical experience with cloud and desktop accounting software such as IRIS, Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks.

• Advisory & Mentorship: Experienced in supporting business owners with planning and forecasting, while providing guidance, training, and review support to junior staff.

Package & Benefits

• Base Salary: £40,000 – £48,000 dependent on experience, plus regular salary reviews and performance bonuses.

• Work-Life Balance: 37.5-hour working week with flexible working options structured around core business hours.

• Time Off & Perks: 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), salary sacrifice pension scheme, paid professional membership fees, and free on-site parking.

• Progression & Culture: Defined pathways to Assistant Manager and Manager roles, funded CPD, employee referral incentives, regular social events, and a genuinely collaborative environment.

How to Apply To explore this opportunity in confidence and discuss next steps, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly at d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com.

Audit Senior 

Salary: £38,000–£48,000 DOE

Location: Bolton (Hybrid Working) | Clear Route to Assistant Manager

Looking for more than just another audit role?

Our client is a highly respected and established independent accountancy and advisory firm with a strong reputation for supporting owner-managed businesses across the North West and beyond.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an ambitious Audit Senior to join their Bolton office. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified audit professional looking to take ownership of client engagements, develop leadership skills, and progress towards Assistant Manager and Manager level within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

You'll gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients, work closely with senior leadership, and play a key role in mentoring junior team members while developing your own career.

The Role: Audit Senior

As an Audit Senior, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality audit assignments from planning through to completion while maintaining strong client relationships and supporting the wider audit team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audits from planning through to completion on smaller and medium-sized engagements
• Manage and complete complex audit areas including:
  • Stock
  • Related party transactions
  • Deferred tax
  • Going concern assessments
• Prepare detailed audit documentation and analytical reviews
• Act as a key point of contact for clients during engagements
• Review work completed by junior team members
• Coach, mentor and support less experienced colleagues
• Assist with audit planning and risk assessment procedures
• Support Managers and Directors in achieving operational and financial objectives
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiencies
• Participate in networking and business development activities where appropriate

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• 3+ years' UK accountancy practice experience within audit
• ACA or ACCA qualified, finalist, or qualified by experience
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and International Standards on Auditing (ISA)
• Experience leading audits from planning through to completion
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Experience reviewing and supervising junior staff
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines effectively

Desirable Experience

• Experience auditing owner-managed businesses and SME clients
• Exposure to group audits and more complex assignments
• Involvement in business development or networking initiatives
• Knowledge of modern audit software and cloud-based systems

Career Progression Opportunities

Our client is committed to investing in its people and offers genuine long-term career development opportunities, including:

• Clear pathway to Assistant Manager, Manager and Senior Manager
• Ongoing technical and professional development
• Leadership and mentoring opportunities
• Exposure to a broad range of industries and client sectors
• Opportunities to expand into wider advisory work

Benefits Package

Alongside a competitive salary, you will receive:

• £38,000–£48,000 salary depending on experience and qualifications
• Hybrid working arrangements
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Pension scheme with salary sacrifice option
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support
• Electric vehicle scheme and onsite charging facilities
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Professional development and study support where applicable
• Employee referral bonus programme
• Regular social and team events
• Access to independent mortgage and financial advice
• Modern, collaborative working environment

Apply Now

If you are an Audit Senior looking for a role that offers genuine progression, varied client exposure and the opportunity to develop within a highly regarded independent practice, we would like to hear from you.

David Hawthorne-Finch
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

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