Audit Associate / Semi-Senior - Manchester

Clark Wood; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking an Audit Associate to join their Manchester audit team. This role provides an excellent opportunity for motivated ACA or ACCA students to gain hands-on experience across diverse clients while receiving full study support. The ideal candidate should be organised, commercial-minded, and proactive, with a desire to develop skills in a collaborative environment. Competitive benefits include a 35-hour week and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

25 days annual leave

Flexible family-friendly policies

Profit-sharing plan

Qualifications

• Current ACA or ACCA student (2nd or 3rd year).
• Prior audit and accounts experience preferred.
• Possess a driving licence and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Work on all aspects of statutory audit engagements.
• Support a varied client base, including complex groups.
• Build and maintain client relationships and deliver service.
• Supervise and coach trainees.

Skills

ACA or ACCA student (2nd or 3rd year)

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organised and commercially aware

Education

Studying ACA or ACCA

Tools

CCH AP/AA

Inflo

Job description

Audit Associate / Semi-Senior - Manchester

• Location

  Manchester

• Sector:

  Audit and Business Services ,Audit & Assurance ,Accounts & Audit

• Contract Type:

  Permanent

• Salary:

  Competitive

• Contact:

  David Elliot

• Contact email:

  [e-mail]

• Contact phone:

  [phone]

• Published:

  1 day ago

• Expiry date:

  2053-05-04

• Startdate:

  2025-12-18

• Consultant:

  David Elliot

Audit Associate - Manchester | Hybrid Working

My client is a leading professional services firm seeking an Audit Associate to join their growing Manchester audit team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated ACA or ACCA student (2nd or 3rd year) to gain hands‑on experience across a diverse and expanding client portfolio while receiving full study and career support.

The role is ideal for someone organised, commercially minded, and proactive, looking to develop technical and client management skills in a collaborative environment.

The Role

• Work on all aspects of statutory audit engagements, from planning to completion, including group and single‑entity financial statements
• Support a varied client base, including AIM‑listed organisations, complex groups with overseas links, owner‑managed businesses, and charities/NFPs
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and deliver high‑quality client service
• Supervise, coach, and mentor trainees
• Benefit from one‑to‑one support from qualified staff and managers to develop your technical skills
• Gain experience working on large and complex clients, providing opportunities for career progression

The Ideal Candidate

• Studying ACA or ACCA (2nd or 3rd year)
• Prior audit and accounts experience, preferably with exposure to CCH AP/AA and Inflo
• Organised, motivated, and commercially aware
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise with clients and partners
• Positive, flexible, and professional approach, with a natural team player attitude
• Preferred: driving licence and ability to travel to client premises

The Team & Office

The Manchester audit team comprises over 40 staff, working closely with partners and colleagues across other service lines. The office, home to 6 partners and over 110 staff, is a modern, purpose‑built space designed to support collaboration, hybrid working, and professional development.

What’s on Offer

• 35‑hour working week with hybrid working (up to three days at home; core hours 10:00–16:00)
• Competitive benefits including pension, life assurance, 25 days annual leave, and flexible family‑friendly policies
• Eligibility for the firm’s profit‑sharing plan, paid annually in December
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and challenging audit engagements
• Comprehensive training and study support, with clear career progression paths

Culture & Values

My client is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment where all individuals can thrive. The firm values technical excellence, integrity, enthusiasm, and collegiality, providing opportunities for professional growth while delivering outstanding client service.

For further information on this role please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood – [e-mail] / DD: [phone] | Mobile: [phone]

This role is ideal for candidates with relevant experience in a UK accountancy practice. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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