This is an excellent opportunity for an Audit Semi Senior-ideally with experience or interest in accounts-to join a respected North West practice known for close client relationships and high quality service delivery. You’ll support audits from planning through completion, prepare accounts, develop your technical skills, and work closely with senior team members across a varied SME portfolio.
Client Details
Our client is a long established accountancy firm with offices across the North West, including a newly expanded base in central Manchester. The firm has a strong reputation for supporting owner managed businesses and prides itself on a friendly, relationship driven culture backed by experienced partners and modern, forward thinking working practices.
Description
You’ll assist in delivering high quality audit and accounts services for a varied portfolio of SMEs and entrepreneurial businesses. Your role will include audit fieldwork, preparing statutory accounts, reviewing financial information, and supporting senior colleagues in providing clear, accurate outputs. You’ll work closely with managers and partners, liaise directly with clients, and gain exposure across audit, accounts, and broader advisory work as the firm continues to grow its Manchester presence.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with audits from planning through to completion
* Prepare statutory accounts for a range of SME clients
* Support year end processes and financial statement preparation
* Carry out audit testing and document audit evidence
* Liaise directly with clients, building strong working relationships
* Work closely with seniors and managers across audit and accounts
* Ensure compliance with audit and accounting standards
* Support a collaborative team environment and contribute to process improvements
Profile
A successful Audit Semi Senior should have:
* Part qualified ACA / ACCA (or equivalent)
* Experience in audit within practice, with exposure or interest in accounts preparation
* Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with clients
* Detail oriented, proactive, and eager to learn
* Enjoys working in a supportive team with close partner involvement
* Comfortable commuting to the firm’s Manchester office
Job Offer
* £32,500+ DOE
* Flexible working options
* Early finish Fridays (office dependent)
* Annual reviews and clear progression routes
* Pension scheme
* Supportive, people focused environment with hands on mentoring
* Regular social events and community involvement
* Modern Manchester office with a collaborative culture
* Opportunities to broaden exposure across audit, accounts, and advisory