Job Description

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.