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.