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Audit Senior
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected and ambitious accountancy practice in Manchester City Centre, with a strong presence across the North West. The firm has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality audit, accounts, and advisory services to a broad portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and growing entrepreneurial clients. Backed by significant investment and with ambitious plans for continued growth, the business is investing heavily in its Manchester office and is committed to attracting and developing the next generation of future leaders.
With a collaborative and supportive culture, you'll work alongside experienced Directors and Partners who remain highly involved in the day-to-day running of the business. This provides an excellent platform for a newly qualified auditor/audit senior looking to accelerate their development and gain exposure to a wide range of clients and projects.
Your new role
As Audit Senior, you will be responsible for leading audit assignments from planning through to completion, working closely with Managers, Directors, and Partners across a varied portfolio of clients. This role will provide significant exposure to both audit and wider advisory work, allowing you to develop commercially while building strong relationships with clients across multiple sectors.
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Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading audit fieldwork assignments and managing audits through to completion.
- Supporting Managers and Partners in the delivery of high-quality audit engagements.
- Supervising, mentoring, and reviewing the work of junior team members.
- Building strong working relationships with clients and acting as a key point of contact throughout engagements.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and add value to clients.
- Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts and other compliance assignments where required.
- Contributing to the continued growth and success of the audit team.
As the firm continues to grow, there will be genuine opportunities to increase responsibility, develop management skills, and progress your career.
What you'll need to succeed
- ACA or ACCA qualified, or due to qualify imminently.
- Ideally up to 12 months post-qualification experience within an accountancy practice environment.
- Strong experience delivering external audit assignments.
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
- A proactive and collaborative approach to work.
- A desire to continue learning and developing professionally.
- The ambition to progress your career within a growing and successful practice.
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What you'll get in return
- A genuine opportunity to develop your career within a growing and ambitious accountancy practice.
- Exposure to a varied client portfolio across multiple industries.
- Direct access to experienced Directors and Partners, providing excellent mentoring and career development opportunities.
- Clear progression pathways and ongoing professional development.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- The chance to play a role in the growth of an expanding North West practice.
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