Audit Senior

Salary Range: £40,000 - £45,000

Location: Manchester Area

Permanent Position

Role Overview

This role involves overseeing the day-to-day delivery of audit assignments, ensuring each engagement is completed to a high standard and in line with agreed timelines. The position includes managing key aspects of the audit process, maintaining regular communication with clients both on-site and in the office, and ensuring deadlines and quality expectations are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply strong knowledge of ISA, FRS 102 and IFRS, escalating complex technical matters where needed.
• Act as the main client contact during audit fieldwork, resolving queries and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Prepare high-quality audit files in line with ISA, ensuring accuracy, completeness and clear documentation for review.
• Plan, lead and deliver audit engagements, ensuring effective team coordination and timely completion.
• Review work completed by junior team members, providing constructive feedback and supporting their development.
• Assist in drafting completion documents and financial statements for managerial review.
• Contribute to audit close-down meetings, sharing insights on findings and process improvements.
• Support senior team members in mentoring and developing trainees through coaching and progress catch-ups.
• Maintain at least 40 hours of CPD annually to stay up to date with professional standards.
• Work with the Assistant Manager to manage assignments efficiently, meeting deadlines and budget expectations.
• Assist with client onboarding and offboarding, ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Understand the firm's wider service offering and identify opportunities to introduce additional services to clients.

Skills & Experience Required:

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or part-qualified with substantial progress toward qualification, supported by a minimum of 3 years' audit experience
• Recent background in a professional practice environment, with exposure to a variety of audit engagements
• Proven ability to build and sustain strong client relationships through effective communication and service delivery
• A proactive mindset with a solutions-focused approach to client needs and technical challenges
• Capable of working autonomously while also contributing effectively within a collaborative team setting
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a track record of meeting tight deadlines across multiple assignments
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in engaging with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality, accurate work
• Adaptable and open to change, with a willingness to take on new responsibilities and challenges