Audit Senior
Salary Range: £40,000 - £50,000
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