Accounts & Audit Senior

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 DOE 

Location: Manchester City Centre | Fast-Track to Manager

Step into a role where your progression is planned, not promised

Are you an ACA / ACCA professional ready to accelerate your career within a high-performing accountancy practice? This opportunity offers a clear and structured pathway to Manager, exposure to a diverse and high-quality client base, and the chance to develop both technically and commercially within a supportive, forward-thinking firm.

Our client, a Top 40 UK accountancy practice within a national network, is growing its Manchester team and seeking an ambitious Accounts & Audit Senior to play a pivotal role in delivering client excellence whilst building towards leadership.

The Role: Overview

As an Accounts & Audit Senior, you will take ownership of a varied client portfolio, delivering high-quality audit and accounts work while mentoring junior staff and strengthening client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Audit & Accounts Delivery

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion in line with ISAs (UK)
• Prepare and review statutory accounts under FRS 102 / UK GAAP
• Manage a portfolio including limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements

Client Relationship Management

• Act as a main point of contact for clients
• Build trusted relationships and provide commercial, value-added advice
• Identify opportunities to support additional advisory services

Team Leadership

• Supervise, coach, and review work of junior team members
• Provide technical guidance and support development
• Contribute to internal training and team initiatives

About Our Client

Our client is a Top 40 UK accountancy firm with a strong national presence, offering audit, accounts, tax, and advisory services to a broad client base. The Manchester office provides a modern, collaborative working environment with excellent access to national expertise and resources.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications & Experience

• ACA / ACCA qualified or finalist (completion within 12 months)
• 2–5 years’ UK practice experience in audit and accounts
• Experience handling multi-sector client portfolios

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of FRS 102, UK GAAP, and ISAs (UK)
• Experience with CCH, Caseware, or similar software
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills
• Experience in audit planning, fieldwork, and completion

Key Attributes

• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Demonstrable leadership or supervisory experience
• Proactive approach with ambition to progress to Manager level

What’s On Offer

Salary & Career Progression

• £35,000 – £45,000 DOE
• Structured pathway to Manager within 18–24 months
• Annual salary reviews and discretionary bonus scheme

Work-Life Balance

• Hybrid working (2–3 days in office)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Flexible working hours and early Friday finishes in summer

Professional Development

• Full study support (fees, materials, study leave)
• Structured CPD and technical training programmes
• Access to national training resources and mentoring
• Support for further qualifications (e.g. CTA)

Additional Benefits

• Employer pension contributions
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing support)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Regular team socials and networking opportunities
• Modern city centre office with excellent transport links

Location & Working Pattern

• Manchester City Centre (easy access via Piccadilly, Metrolink, and bus routes)
• Hybrid working: typically 2–3 days in-office
• Surrounded by local amenities, restaurants, and retail

Career Progression

This role offers a clear, achievable route to Manager level:

• Year 1: Strengthen technical delivery and client ownership
• Year 2: Manage larger assignments and broaden leadership responsibilities
• Manager: Full portfolio ownership, team leadership, and business development

Further progression to Senior Manager, Director, and Partner is actively supported.

Apply Now

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

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

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals.