Accounts and Audit Senior

Accounts & Audit Senior

Location:
Manchester (Hybrid Working)
Salary:
Competitive + progression to management
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

A highly regarded accountancy and business advisory practice is seeking an experienced Accounts & Audit Senior to join its growing Manchester team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing a varied workload across both accounts preparation and audit, while taking ownership of assignments and supporting junior team members.

The firm is known for its partner‑led, quality‑driven approach, delivering insight‑led audit and accounting services that go beyond compliance and add real value to clients.

The practice provides audit, assurance and accounting services to a diverse client portfolio, including owner‑managed businesses, charities, social housing organisations, manufacturing and leisure clients. Work is delivered using modern, paperless systems, with a strong focus on technical excellence, efficiency and client relationships.

Professional development is a core part of the firm’s culture, with clear progression pathways toward management roles.

As an Accounts & Audit Senior, you will:

• Manage a portfolio of accounts and audit clients
• Prepare and review statutory accounts for limited companies and other entities
• Plan, lead and deliver audit assignments from start to finish
• Review work prepared by junior team members and provide guidance
  
  Identify audit risks and evaluate internal controls
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, managing relationships and expectations
• Support managers and partners with audit planning and client discussions
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, audit regulations and internal quality procedures

You will ideally have:

• ACA / ACCA qualification (or be qualified by experience)
• Strong experience in an accountancy practice environment
• Proven background across both accounts preparation and audit
• Experience leading audits and reviewing junior staff work
• Solid knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards
• Confident client‑facing and communication skills
• A proactive, organised and commercially aware mindset

• Hybrid working with flexibility
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear progression opportunities toward Accounts & Audit Manager
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio
• Supportive, collaborative and professional team culture
• Ongoing training and development

If you’re an Accounts & Audit Senior looking for your next step within a quality‑focused, forward‑thinking practice in Manchester we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.