Audit Semi Senior in Manchester)

Austin Rose Associates Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-time

Generous holiday allowance

Subsidised healthcare

Free on-site parking

Benefits portal with discounts

ACA/ACCA study support

Job summary

Austin Rose Associates Limited in Manchester is seeking an Audit Semi-Senior to support end-to-end audit engagements and mentor junior staff. You will engage with owner-managed businesses, international groups, and SMEs, applying UK GAAP (FRS 102) and IFRS standards while progressing toward ACA/ACCA qualification.

You will gain hands-on audit exposure, direct client contact, and structured study support, with flexible hours and a clear path to advancement within a Top 20 regional firm.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACA or ACCA with hands-on audit exposure.
• Experience supporting on-site and remote audit procedures across diverse client portfolios.
• Solid understanding of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and IFRS frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end execution of audit engagements in line with firm standards.
• Assist planning and execution of on-site and remote audits for varied client portfolios.
• Contribute to audit findings and reports, highlighting risks and control weaknesses.
• Communicate effectively with client finance teams to support efficient audit delivery.
• Collaborate with Tax and Corporate Finance to deliver integrated advisory solutions.

Skills

Audit knowledge

Client communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

ACCA/ACA (part-qualified)

Tools

CaseWare

CCH

Job description

Audit Semi-Senior | Top 20 Firm | Manchester

Are you a part-qualified ACA or ACCA professional seeking to step into a high-performing Audit Semi-Senior role within an award-winning Top 20 accountancy practice? Are you looking for hands-on audit exposure, direct client engagement, and structured study support to fast-track your route to qualification? This role offers the perfect platform to expand your technical skills across a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, international groups, and dynamic SMEs across the North West.

About the Firm

This Top 20 Firm is one of the regions leading independent business advisors and chartered accountancy practices, employing over 200 talented team members and 28 partners across multiple offices in the North West. Specialising in key sectors including property + construction, international groups, and mid-market SMEs, the practice delivers full-service financial advisory, audit, and tax solutions. Combining modern technology with a collaborative working environment, the firm provides structured professional growth and clear pathways for career progression.

Responsibilities

Support the end-to-end execution of audit engagements in line with company standards and regulatory guidelines.

Assist in planning and executing on-site and remote audit procedures across a varied commercial client portfolio.

Contribute to audit findings reports, identifying key business risks, control weaknesses, and practical solutions.

Communicate effectively with client finance teams to build lasting relationships and ensure efficient audit delivery.

Collaborate across specialist service lines, including Tax and Corporate Finance, to deliver integrated advisory solutions.

As an Audit Semi-Senior you will:

Lead smaller audit assignments and assist senior team members on complex group engagements.

Mentor junior audit staff, reviewing aspects of their workpapers and supporting their technical development.

Apply up-to-date accounting standards including UK GAAP (FRS 102) and IFRS frameworks.

Utilize cloud accounting platforms and specialist audit software such as CaseWare and CCH.

Proactively track your professional development while completing your ACA or ACCA qualification.

What You+rsquo;ll Receive

Flexi-time working policy featuring core working hours between 10:00am and 4:00pm.

Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy up to 5 additional days per year.

Subsidised healthcare coverage provided through Health Shield scheme.

Free on-site employee parking

Company benefits portal with discounts on tech devices, phone plans, and gym memberships.

Full ACA or ACCA study support package including course fees, materials, and paid exam leave.

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