Audit Senior / Assistant ManagerSalary: £38,000–£55,000 DOE Location: Manchester | Clear Progression to ManagerProgress your audit career with a firm that values expertise, flexibility, and meaningful client impact
Are you an ambitious Audit Senior or Assistant Manager seeking a role where your experience in not-for-profit and SME audit will be genuinely valued? Our client, a highly respected and growing UK accountancy practice based in Manchester, offers a supportive environment, a diverse client portfolio, and clear opportunities to develop into senior leadership.
This is a standout opportunity to join a firm that combines technical excellence with a people-first culture, providing exposure to varied sectors and the autonomy to shape your career path.
The Role: Audit Senior / Assistant Manager
In this position, you will play a key role delivering high-quality audit and assurance services across a broad client base, with particular focus on not-for-profit organisations and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Key Responsibilities
- Leading and supervising audit assignments from planning through to completion
- Managing and reviewing work performed by junior team members
- Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a key point of contact
- Identifying risks and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards
- Supporting Partners and Managers with workflow planning and client delivery
- Contributing to the development and mentoring of junior staff
About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong technical capability alongside excellent communication skills.
Essential Requirements
- ACCA/ACA qualified or nearly qualified (finalist level considered)
- Minimum 3–5 years’ UK Practice experience within audit
- Proven experience working with not-for-profit clients
- Strong exposure to SME audit engagements
- Good working knowledge of UK GAAP and audit standards
- Confident leading audits and managing client relationships
Desirable Skills
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach
Salary & Benefits
Our client offers a competitive and comprehensive package designed to attract and retain top talent:
- Salary: £38,000 – £55,000 (dependent on experience and level)
- Hybrid working with flexibility around office/home split
- 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Structured career progression with a clear pathway to Manager and beyond
- Ongoing professional development and CPD support
- Exposure to a diverse and interesting client portfolio, including charities and SMEs
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
- Regular team and firm-wide social events
Location & Working Arrangements
- Manchester city centre location with excellent transport links
- Hybrid working model with flexibility to suit individual needs
Career Progression
This role offers genuine long-term progression with:
- A clear route to Audit Manager level
- Opportunity to develop specialist sector expertise (particularly not-for-profit)
- Increased responsibility in client management and strategic delivery
Apply Now
If you are ready to take the next step in your audit career with a firm that values your expertise and supports your growth, we want to hear from you.
Contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch
[email protected]
Submit your CV today for a confidential discussion.
Confidentiality Notice:
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Your details will not be shared with any third party without your prior consent.
Pay: £38,144.28-£55,076.72 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Experience:
- UK Accountancy Practice: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester
