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Audit Senior

Audit Senior | Top 20 Firm | Manchester

Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified Audit Senior looking to work with a more varied client portfolio and take greater ownership of your audit assignments? Would you like to gain exposure to larger corporates, listed businesses and not-for-profit organisations, while developing your technical and leadership skills? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Top 20 Firm in Manchester, offering flexible working, exposure to complex audit assignments and the opportunity to work closely with experienced Managers and Partners.

About the Firm

This Top 20 Firm is an established national accountancy practice, providing audit, tax and advisory services to a diverse client base, ranging from owner-managed businesses and growing SMEs to larger corporates and charitable organisations.

The firm's expanding Manchester audit team offers a broad range of assignments, providing an opportunity to develop experience across different sectors, business structures and technical complexities. With a collaborative working environment, direct access to senior management and opportunities to become involved in advisory projects, the firm provides an excellent platform for newly qualified auditors looking to develop their careers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead statutory audit assignments from planning through to completion for a varied portfolio of corporate, owner-managed and not-for-profit clients.

  • Manage audit fieldwork, ensuring assignments are delivered efficiently, within budget and to a high technical standard.

  • Act as the main day-to-day contact for clients, building strong relationships and resolving audit queries.

  • Supervise, coach and review the work of junior audit team members, providing guidance and on-the-job training.

  • Prepare and review audit working papers and financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and relevant auditing standards.

  • Identify areas for improvement in clients' financial controls and business processes, presenting practical recommendations.

  • Work closely with Managers and Partners on complex technical matters, advisory assignments and client development opportunities.

  • Monitor engagement budgets and deadlines, highlighting potential risks and issues to management.

As an Audit Senior you will:

  • Be ACA, ACCA or CA qualified, ideally recently qualified or with experience operating at Audit Senior level.

  • Have strong external audit experience gained within a UK accountancy practice.

  • Be confident leading audit assignments, managing fieldwork and supervising junior colleagues.

  • Demonstrate a sound understanding of UK GAAP, financial reporting and auditing standards.

  • Have experience working with corporate clients, owner-managed businesses or not-for-profit organisations.

  • Possess strong communication skills, with the ability to manage client relationships and resolve technical queries.

  • Be proactive, organised and keen to develop your technical expertise and leadership skills.

What You’ll Receive

  • 25 days' annual leave, subject to confirmation of the current entitlement.

  • Life assurance cover.

  • Flexible employee benefits package.

  • Annual season ticket travel loan.

  • Cycle-to-work scheme.

  • Paid corporate volunteering days.

At Austin Rose, we specialise in Public Practice recruitment and use our market insight to support professionals in securing roles aligned with their long-term ambitions.

Reference: AR/20117

Reference

20117

Sector

Audit & Assurance, External Audit...

Salary

£40,000 to £46,000 Per Annum

Town/City

Manchester

Contract

Permanent

Closing Date

27/11/2026

Danni Daymond

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