Job Description

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.