Audit Senior

Insite Public Practice Recruitment Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical cover

Pension contribution

Structured training and development

Clear progression pathways

Job summary

Insite Public Practice Recruitment Limited is seeking an Audit Senior in Manchester to lead external audit engagements from planning through to completion. You will work with managers and partners, developing junior staff while delivering high-quality service across a diversified client base in the accountancy sector.

The role offers hybrid working, exposure to UK GAAP/IFRS, and a clear path for professional development with a well-established firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in external audit in a professional practice environment.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP or IFRS.
• Strong communication with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to review work and support junior staff.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit fieldwork from planning to completion.
• Supervise and review junior team members.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts.
• Collaborate with managers and engagement teams.
• Identify audit risks and ensure proper testing.
• Build relationships with clients while delivering high standards.
• Utilise modern audit tools to improve efficiency.

Skills

Audit experience

UK GAAP IFRS knowledge

Client communication

Mentoring juniors

Education

ACA/ACCA/CA qualification or in progress

Job description

Audit Senior
Manchester £45,000 - £50,000 + benefits Hybrid working

If you're an experienced auditor looking for a role where you can take real ownership of client engagements while continuing to develop your career, this Audit Senior opportunity offers the chance to work with a diverse portfolio of growing and established organisations within the accountancy sector.

A well-established professional services firm with a strong national presence is looking to strengthen its team with the addition of an Audit Senior. This role offers exposure to a wide range of clients, from expanding groups to larger established businesses, providing an environment where technical expertise and commercial awareness can continue to grow.

The Opportunity

As an Audit Senior, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality external audit engagements from planning through to completion. Working closely with experienced managers and partners, you'll help ensure assignments are delivered efficiently while supporting the development of junior team members.

The firm operates within the accountancy profession and works with businesses across a variety of sectors, offering exposure to complex audit assignments and opportunities to develop strong technical and commercial expertise.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading audit fieldwork and supporting the delivery of assignments from planning through to completion

• Supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members while providing guidance and mentorship

• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts in line with relevant reporting standards

• Working collaboratively with managers and wider engagement teams to deliver high-quality outcomes

• Identifying key audit risks and ensuring appropriate testing procedures are completed

• Building professional relationships with clients while maintaining high standards of service

• Using modern audit tools and technology to deliver efficient and effective audit engagements

What We’re Looking For

• ACA, ACCA or CA qualified, or actively studying towards qualification

• Recent experience working within external audit in a professional practice environment

• Strong understanding of audit processes and the ability to manage assignments effectively

• Experience working with financial reporting standards such as UK GAAP or IFRS

• Confident communicator who can work effectively with colleagues and clients

• Comfortable reviewing work, providing feedback, and supporting the development of junior staff

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

What’s On Offer

• Salary in the region of £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Private medical cover and competitive pension contribution

• Structured training and ongoing professional development support

• Clear progression pathways within the firm