Job title: Audit Senior
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Accountancy & Finance
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Manchester, UK
Job published: 2026-03-12
Job ID: 56772
Contact name: Diane Shaw
Contact email: d.shaw@h-fts.com

Job Description

Audit Senior – Manchester City Centre

Salary: £40,000 – £48,000 (DOE)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hybrid Working: Flexible hybrid options available

About the Firm

Based in Manchester city centre, this dynamic accountancy and business advisory firm provides a full range of accounting, tax, and advisory services. The team works with clients across a wide variety of sectors including medical, manufacturing, e‑commerce, hospitality, and charities/not‑for‑profit.

The firm prides itself on delivering partner-led, personal service in a friendly, collaborative environment, offering excellent opportunities for learning, professional growth, and exposure to diverse client portfolios. Joining this firm gives you the chance to work in a friendly, growing environment where technical excellence meets client-focused service.

Your Role


Key responsibilities include:

  • Planning and performing audit testing for small and medium-sized companies and charities.

  • Supervising, training and reviewing the work of assistants.

  • Supporting and reporting progress to the manager.

  • Preparing financial statements for charities and companies (if desired).

  • Preparing corporation tax calculations (optional).

  • Working on ad-hoc assignments (e.g., other offices, FDD, cashflow forecasts).

About You

  • ACA or ACCA qualified (or nearing qualification) with 12–24 months’ experience in a similar audit role.

  • Strong communicator, confident dealing with clients, managers and junior staff.

  • Attention to detail and solid technical ability.

  • Eager to learn and develop skills further.

  • Experience with CCH Accounts Production, CCH Audit Automation and Alphatax preferred but not essential — full training will be provided.

What’s on Offer

  • £40,000-£48,000 salary (depending on experience).

  • A varied workload across clients of different sizes and sectors.

  • Excellent in-house training and development opportunities.

  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

  • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your audit career with a well-regarded firm in Manchester city centre, and you’re keen to work on a diverse portfolio of clients in a supportive environment — we’d love to hear from you. Contact Diane on d.shaw@h-fts.com