Senior Audit Senior / Assistant Manager
Salary: £40,000–£55,000 DOE
Location: Bolton (Hybrid) + Clear Progression
Step into a high-impact audit role with real client influence and leadership exposure
Are you an ambitious Audit Senior or Assistant Manager ready to take the next step in your career? Our client, a well-established and rapidly growing independent advisory firm, is seeking a talented audit professional to join their Bolton office.
This opportunity offers genuine variety, working closely with owner-managed businesses across a diverse portfolio, while gaining exposure to complex audit assignments, leadership responsibility, and a clear route to Manager level and beyond.
The Role: Audit Senior / Assistant Manager
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality audit services, acting as a trusted advisor to clients and supporting the development of junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading audits from planning through to completion for small and medium-sized entities
- Managing complex audit sections (e.g. stock, deferred tax, group structures, related parties)
- Preparing audit plans, analytical reviews, and going concern assessments
- Acting as the main client contact on selected assignments
- Reviewing work and mentoring junior staff
- Supporting senior leadership with KPI delivery and resource planning
- Identifying process improvements and efficiencies
- Contributing to business development and networking activities
What We’re Looking For
Essential Requirements
- 3–6+ years’ UK accountancy practice experience within audit
- ACA / ACCA qualified or finalist level
- Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and audit standards (ISA)
- Experience leading audits and reviewing junior work
- Proven ability to manage client relationships effectively
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Desirable
- Exposure to owner-managed businesses and SME clients
- Experience handling more complex audit assignments
- Involvement in business development or networking
Career Development
Our client offers a structured and supportive progression pathway:
- Clear route to Audit Manager and Senior Manager level
- Ongoing technical training and leadership development
- Exposure to advisory and strategic client work
- Opportunity to broaden experience across audit, accounts and advisory
Benefits Package
- £40,000–£55,000 salary (dependent on experience and qualifications)
- Hybrid working model (Bolton office + flexibility)
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Pension scheme with salary sacrifice options
- Private healthcare support
- Electric car scheme & onsite charging
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Full study support (where applicable)
- Employee referral bonus
- Wellbeing initiatives and support programmes
- Regular social and networking events
- Access to independent mortgage and financial advice
Location & Working Pattern
- Based in Bolton, Greater Manchester
- Hybrid working available
- Commutable from Manchester, Bury, Wigan, Chorley and surrounding areas
Apply Now
If you are looking to join a firm where you can develop your career, gain real responsibility, and work closely with clients, we would be delighted to speak with you.
Contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch
d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.