Location
Manchester
Industry sector
Accounting, Finance
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
13/05/2026
Closing date
13/06/2026
Audit Senior | Top 25 Firm | Manchester
Are you a qualified Audit Senior looking to advance your career within a prestigious Top 25 firm in Manchester? Do you want to lead high-profile engagements for a diverse portfolio ranging from international groups to established corporates? This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing Audit + Assurance team where technical excellence meets a genuine commitment to agile working and professional impact.
About the Firm
This Top 25 Firm is a leading UK accountancy and advisory practice with true national coverage and a global reach through its international network connections. With over 1,100 colleagues nationwide, the firm is renowned for its strategic commercial insights and relationship-led approach. They focus on empowering mid-size and large privately held corporates and non-profits, providing a first-class platform for talented professionals to deliver high-quality assurance and compliance work.
Responsibilities
Leading external audit assignments from the initial planning stages through to final completion.
Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships across a variety of industry sectors.
Preparing statutory accounts in accordance with UK GAAP and IFRS standards.
Identifying and addressing key audit risks while ensuring compliance with International Standards on Auditing.
Utilising advanced audit software and technological solutions to deliver quality services on time and budget.
Supervise the daily progress of audit assignments to ensure efficiency and technical accuracy.
Review the work of junior team members, providing constructive feedback and technical support.
Qualifications and Skills
ACA or ACCA qualified or finalist.
Proven experience in leading audits from planning to completion.
Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and familiarity with IFRS.
Previous experience mentoring and supervising junior staff members.
What You+rsquo;ll Receive
Agile working pattern (typically 2+ndash;3 days in office).
Private medical insurance.
Enhanced parental leave.
Annual volunteering days.
Structured career coaching and professional development pathways.
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