Audit & Accounts Senior

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

23 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression

Job summary

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED in Manchester is seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior to lead audit fieldwork and produce statutory accounts for varied clients. The role suits an ACA/ACCA finalist or qualified accountant looking to grow within a supportive team environment.

You will oversee audit planning, testing, and reviews, while developing junior staff. Strong knowledge of FRS102/FRS105 and ISAs, plus experience with Xero or QuickBooks, is highly valued.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA finalist or qualified and experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience leading audit fieldwork and preparing statutory accounts.
• Strong knowledge of FRS102/FRS105 and ISAs; experience with audit software and cloud accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit fieldwork for a diverse client base.
• Perform audit testing in line with ISAs and prepare clear working papers.
• Assist with audit planning, risk assessments and assignment scoping.
• Monitor audit budgets and ensure timely delivery of assignments.
• Review work by trainees and junior staff; support accounts prep.
• Assist clients with bookkeeping queries and system improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Mentoring junior staff

Education

ACA/ACCA finalist or qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Audit & Accounts Senior

Location: Manchester

Salary: £38,000 - £46,000 (depending on experience)

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Audit & Accounts Senior to join a growing and well-established accountancy practice. This position is ideal for an ACA or ACCA finalist or qualified accountant looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative team, working with a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of industries.

What you will be doing as an Audit & Accounts Senior

• Leading audit fieldwork for a broad range of clients.
• Completing audit testing across key financial statement areas in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs).
• Preparing clear and accurate audit working papers for manager review.
• Assisting with audit planning, risk assessments and assignment scoping.
• Monitoring audit budgets and ensuring assignments are delivered efficiently.
• Identifying audit issues and communicating findings to management.
• Supporting audit completion, including analytical reviews and clearance of review points.
• Reviewing work completed by trainees and junior team members.
• Preparing year‑end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Producing high‑quality working paper files ready for review.
• Supporting and reviewing accounts preparation completed by junior staff.
• Assisting clients with bookkeeping queries and accounting system improvements.

What you will need to succeed as an Audit & Accounts Senior

• ACA or ACCA finalist or qualified.
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice in an audit and accounts role.
• Experience leading audit fieldwork and preparing statutory accounts.
• Strong knowledge of FRS102, FRS105 and International Standards on Auditing (ISAs).
• Experience using audit software and cloud accounting platforms such as Xero or QuickBooks.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify financial risks and provide practical solutions.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme.
• 23 days annual leave plus your birthday off.
• Health cash plan (following successful probation).
• Company sick pay.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Company pension scheme.
• Perks and employee discounts platform.
• Paid professional membership or subscription.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing professional development and genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Flexible benefits, including options for critical illness cover, health cash plan, cycle to work scheme, eye care and dental cover.

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.