Audit Semi Senior

Trades Workforce Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded accountancy firm in Manchester is seeking a Semi-Senior Auditor to join their high-quality audit team. The role offers hybrid working and opportunities for structured progression. Candidates should have practice audit experience and be part-qualified (ACA/ACCA). The position involves collaborating with clients, performing audits across various sectors, and contributing to audit findings. This is an appealing opportunity with a supportive environment focused on professional growth.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Competitive salary

Structured support towards professional qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a practice audit setting.
• Active pursuit of ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Understanding of auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and executing audit engagements.
• Perform audit testing and controls evaluation.
• Prepare compliant working papers.
• Engage with clients on audit progress.
• Draft findings and final reports.
• Support compliance with audit standards.
• Collaborate with senior auditors.

Skills

Audit experience in a practice environment

Understanding of UK GAAP

Strong organisational skills

Confident communication

Education

Part-qualified ACA/ACCA or working towards qualification

Job description

Hiring: Semi-Senior Auditor

Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive + clear progression
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

We're recruiting for an ambitious Semi-Senior Auditor to join a well‑regarded North West accountancy and business advisory practice with a strong audit and assurance offering. The team delivers high-quality, insight‑led audit work across a range of sectors, adding real value to clients through rigorous, technically sound and commercially relevant services.

This role is perfect for someone with practice audit experience who enjoys variety, client contact, and contributing to robust audit delivery while continuing to develop their technical skills.

Why This Role Is Appealing

• Hybrid working model - balance office collaboration in Manchester with remote working
• Competitive salary with structured progression and development
• Work with a diverse client portfolio spanning multiple sectors including charities, social housing, manufacturing, leisure and more
• Be part of a partner‑led culture that values quality, training and relationship building
• Gain exposure to efficient audit tools and methodologies, including paperless audit systems
• Supportive team environment with clear learning pathways

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and executing audit engagements across a mixed client base
• Perform audit testing, controls evaluation and analytical procedures
• Prepare accurate, compliant working papers and documentation
• Participate in discussions with clients around audit progress and findings
• Draft audit findings and assist in drafting final reports
• Support compliance with audit standards and internal quality review procedures
• Collaborate closely with senior auditors and audit managers

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has audit experience in a practice environment
• Is part-qualified (ACA/ACCA) or actively working toward professional qualification
• Understands UK GAAP and basic auditing standards
• Has strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Communicates confidently with clients and colleagues alike
• Is proactive, curious and eager to grow technically and professionally

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working with flexibility to manage your week
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Structured support towards professional qualifications
• Opportunity to work on varied and interesting audit assignments
• Clear career progression within a strong audit and assurance team

Next Steps

If this sounds like the right next step in your audit career and you'd like to work in a collaborative, quality-focused practice we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV to Jake on