Audit Semi Senior

Salary: £28,000 - £38,000 + Full Study Support + Clear Career Progression

Location: Manchester | Hybrid Working Available | ACA/ACCA Development Programme

 

Accelerate Your Audit Career with a Leading UK Accountancy Practice

 

Are you an ambitious Audit Semi Senior looking to build your technical expertise, gain exposure to a diverse client portfolio, and progress your career within a supportive and forward-thinking accountancy practice?

Our client, a highly respected accountancy and business advisory firm within a leading UK professional services group, is seeking an Audit Semi Senior to join their Manchester office. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified ACA or ACCA professional who is looking to develop their audit career in an environment that genuinely invests in training, development and long-term progression.

Working alongside experienced Audit Managers, Senior Managers and Directors, you will gain exposure to a broad range of clients while continuing your professional studies and building the skills required for future promotion.

The Opportunity

As an Audit Semi Senior, you will play a key role in supporting audit assignments from planning through to completion. Working as part of a collaborative audit team, you will assist in delivering high-quality audit services while developing your technical and commercial knowledge.

You will have the opportunity to take increasing responsibility for audit engagements, support junior team members and build strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting audit assignments both on-site and remotely.
• Assisting in the planning, execution and completion of audit fieldwork.
• Ensuring audit work complies with firm procedures, regulatory requirements and auditing standards.
• Preparing audit documentation and working papers to a high professional standard.
• Contributing to audit findings and identifying key risks and control weaknesses.
• Assisting with the preparation and review of financial statements.
• Developing and maintaining positive client relationships throughout engagements.
• Supporting and mentoring Audit Juniors where appropriate.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across audit, accounts, tax and advisory teams.
• Continuously developing technical knowledge and professional skills.

About You

Essential Requirements

• Part-qualified ACA or ACCA with active progression towards qualification.
• 2-4 years of UK Practice experience within audit and accounts.
• Experience working on statutory audits for a range of clients.
• Good understanding of:
  • UK GAAP
  • FRS 102
  • IFRS
  • UK auditing standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Desirable Skills

• Experience using CaseWare, CCH, or similar audit software.
• Exposure to owner-managed businesses, SMEs and corporate clients.
• Experience reviewing junior team members' work.
• Knowledge of emerging audit and compliance regulations.

Why Join Our Client?

Our client is committed to helping ambitious professionals achieve their full potential through structured training, professional support and genuine career development opportunities.

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary of £28,000 - £38,000
• Full ACA/ACCA study support package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Professional subscription fees paid
• Life assurance cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Dedicated learning and development programmes
• Technical and leadership training
• Regular salary reviews
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Modern Manchester office
• Inclusive and supportive team culture
• Regular social and networking events

Career Progression

This role offers a clearly defined progression pathway, allowing successful candidates to develop towards:

• Audit Senior
• Assistant Audit Manager
• Audit Manager
• Senior Leadership opportunities in the future

You will receive ongoing mentorship from experienced professionals and gain exposure to increasingly complex assignments as your career develops.

Location & Working Arrangements

Manchester, Greater Manchester

• Hybrid working available.
• Flexible working arrangements offered.
• Occasional travel to client sites as required.

Apply Today

If you are a motivated Audit Semi Senior seeking your next challenge within a growing and people-focused accountancy practice, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

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

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Confidentiality Statement

H-FTS is acting as a recruitment partner on behalf of our client. All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence. Your personal details will not be shared with our client without your prior consent.