Audit Senior

Salary: £38,000 – £48,000 + Fast-Track Progression

Location: Greater Manchester (Hybrid Working)

 

Accelerate Your Career in a Growing Audit Team with Real Progression

 

Are you a qualified Audit professional seeking a role that offers variety, responsibility, and a clear route to management? This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth, forward-thinking accountancy and advisory firm with a strong reputation across the North.

Our client is expanding its Audit & Assurance team in the Greater Manchester area and is looking for a talented Audit & Assurance Senior to play a key role in delivering high-quality audit and accounts assignments. You’ll gain exposure to a diverse client base while working in an environment that prioritises professional development, technical excellence, and long-term career progression.

 

The Role: Audit Senior

You will be responsible for delivering audit and accounts assignments across a varied portfolio of clients, supporting Managers and contributing to the development of junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and complete audit assignments for a broad client base
• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies in line with UK GAAP / FRS 102
• Take responsibility for audit fieldwork, including completion of audit files
• Liaise with clients before and during assignments to ensure efficient delivery
• Ensure assignments are completed on time and within budget
• Support work on group audits and subsidiary audits where applicable
• Assist with general accounts preparation and compliance work
• Contribute to team support and junior staff development

 

About You

We are seeking a motivated and technically strong individual with experience in UK Practice.

Essential Requirements

• ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified
• 3–5 years’ UK Practice experience in Audit & Assurance
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Audit procedures and methodologies
  • UK GAAP / FRS 102
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and audit files
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple assignments effectively
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Skills

• Experience working with group audits and multi-entity structures
• Familiarity with audit software and accounting systems
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff

 

Salary & Benefits Package

Our client offers a competitive remuneration package alongside strong support for career growth.

Core Benefits

• £38,000 – £48,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid working model with flexible home/office balance
• Enhanced pension scheme with life cover and income protection
• 25 days annual leave + option to purchase additional days
• Paid professional memberships and structured CPD programme

Additional Benefits

• Health cash plan with healthcare support and retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Client referral incentive scheme
• Ongoing investment in training and leadership development

Career Progression

This role offers clear and achievable progression opportunities, including:

• Defined pathway to Audit Manager and Senior Manager
• Exposure to complex and varied client assignments
• Opportunities to take on team leadership and client management responsibilities
• A culture that actively supports professional growth and advancement

 

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Be part of a firm with strong growth plans and a clear strategic vision
• Work with clients who value high-quality audit and advisory services
• Gain broad exposure across audit, accounts and client advisory work
• Join a collaborative, values-driven culture focused on quality and integrity

 

Apply Now

If you are an Audit & Assurance professional ready to take the next step in your career, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

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

 

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.