Accounts and Audit Senior

Accounts and Audit Senior - Top 40 Practice with Clear Progression to Manager Salary: £33,000 - £42,000+ DOE

Location:

Manchester City Centre Your Next Career Move Starts Here

Are you an ambitious accounts and audit professional seeking a role that offers genuine career progression, technical development, and the chance to work with a diverse, high-quality client portfolio?

Our client, a prestigious Top 40 accountancy practice and part of a national group serving over 100,000 clients, is expanding their Manchester team and looking for a talented Accounts and Audit Senior to join them.

This isn't just another practice role—it's an opportunity to work in a modern, collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, your development is prioritised, and your pathway to Manager level is clearly defined. With hybrid working, comprehensive study support, and exposure to clients across multiple sectors, this role offers the perfect balance of challenge, flexibility, and career growth.

Our client is a leading Top 40 accountancy practice with a strong national presence and a reputation for excellence in audit, accounts, tax, and business advisory services. Their Manchester office is based in the heart of the city centre with excellent transport links, offering a modern, professional working environment and a collaborative team culture that genuinely supports career development.

Why This Practice Stands Out:

• Part of a prestigious national group with 100,000+ clients
• Diverse client portfolio spanning multiple sectors and industries
• Award-winning commitment to professional development and training
• Hybrid working arrangements for excellent work‑life balance
• Clear progression pathways with structured career development plans
• Access to national resources, expertise, and networking opportunities
• Supportive, forward‑thinking culture that values innovation and collaboration

As an Accounts and Audit Senior, you’ll take ownership of a varied portfolio of audit and accounts assignments, working with clients ranging from ambitious SMEs to established corporations. You’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality technical work whilst developing your leadership skills through supervising and mentoring junior team members.

Your

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing end‑to‑end audit and accounts assignments for a diverse client portfolio including limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
• Planning and executing audit fieldwork in full compliance with ISAs (UK) and internal quality standards
• Preparing statutory accounts to a high technical standard, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members, providing guidance, feedback, and technical support
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and key point of contact
• Identifying value‑add opportunities and supporting business development initiatives
• Collaborating with specialist teams across tax, advisory, and corporate finance to deliver integrated client solutions
• Managing multiple assignments simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards maintained
• Contributing to practice development through involvement in training, recruitment, and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications &

Experience:

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification (part‑qualified with final level completion expected within 12 months, or newly qualified/recently qualified considered)
• Minimum 2-3 years post‑qualification or senior‑level experience within a UK accountancy practice environment
• Proven experience in audit and accounts preparation across a range of client types and industries
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102, and ISAs (UK)

Technical

Skills:

• Proficiency with accounting software (CCH, Caseware, or similar audit and accounts production tools)
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel for financial analysis and reporting
• Strong understanding of statutory compliance and regulatory requirements
• Experience with audit planning, risk assessment, and fieldwork execution

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent communication…