Audit Senior

MHA; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MHA, one of the UK's top accountancy firms, seeks an experienced Audit Senior to drive meaningful client relationships and tackle complex challenges. Your role will focus on building insights, understanding client businesses, and providing valued audit services while working in a supportive, people-first environment. Join a team that invests deeply in your growth and offers a suite of benefits to enhance your career.

Benefits

Agile Working

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Competitive salary package

Employee recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Basic tax knowledge - how to prepare corporation tax computations.
• Previous experience of supervising junior members of staff preferable (6-12 months experience).
• Good up-to-date technical knowledge including recent developments in accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare assignments to strict deadlines and report to management.
• Liaise with management to organise assignments and supervise staff.
• Collate project raw data and summarise it for review.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Client-focused

Commercial awareness

Education

Studying advanced stage ACA or ACCA

Tools

Sage

Excel

Word

CaseWare

Job description

Audit Senior

Location: North West

Competitive salary, negotiable depending on your experience and expertise.

Are you ready to bring your Audit expertise to a role where your skills and unique perspective can make a lasting impact?

What Sets Us Apart

At MHA, we're about people first - our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As one of the UK's top 15 accountancy firms and a proud member of Baker Tilly International, the 9th largest network in the world, we are a hub of global knowledge with a strong local commitment.

Our people-focused approach truly sets us apart. Here, you won't just be another face in the firm; you'll be part of an ambitious, driven team dedicated to continuous learning and growth. We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success. With access to unparalleled resources and award-winning development programmes, you'll have the freedom to shape your career while making a meaningful impact. We take immense pride in being awarded gold for Investors in People. This recognition reflects our deep commitment to nurturing talent and ensuring every individual feels valued and supported.

Here, You'll Go Beyond Numbers

We're looking for a talented Audit Senior who thrives in a dynamic environment and embraces the chance to tackle complex challenges. At MHA, you'll be surrounded by passionate professionals who are dedicated to making a difference. Your work in Audit will go beyond the numbers - it's about building meaningful client relationships, understanding their businesses, navigating risks, and delivering insights that drive real results.

• To prepare assignments to strict deadlines (accounts, tax, briefing notes), reporting either directly to director/partner or on more complex assignments to senior manager.
• To liaise with the director/partner or manager to organise assignments (book with clients and organise staff).
• To use allocated staff and provide appropriate supervision.
• To liaise in particular with relevant departments to make sure compliance work is planned at the right time.
• Collate project raw data and summarise into suitable format for review (e.g. first draft projections/reports).

What We're Looking For

• Studying advanced stage ACA or ACCA
• Basic tax knowledge - how to prepare corporation tax computations
• Computer experience - Sage, Excel, Word and ideally CaseWare
• Previous experience of supervising junior members of staff preferable (6-12 months experience)
• Good up-to-date technical knowledge including recent developments in accounting standards
• Communication - oral and written, ability to deal with variety of people in different environments
• Organised - ability to deal with a variety of tasks and managing a varied workload
• Client focused
• Commercially aware

Rewards That Resonate

You're more than a number to us; you're an individual with unique talents and aspirations. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, foster your professional growth, and recognise your contributions.

• Agile Working: Enjoy the flexibility of core hours from 10 AM to 2 PM and two home working days, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments seamlessly.
• 25 days holiday Plus bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (22 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days)
• Competitive salary package
• Employee recognition awards: Outstanding Performance Award Bonus and other recognition initiatives.
• New and improved programme for succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access a free confidential 24-hour support service, including unlimited counselling sessions and virtual doctors available for you and your family.
• And lot's more!

Are You Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Apply now and be part of a team that celebrates diversity, champions innovation, and prioritises your success!

Our application form takes just a few minutes to complete and includes some diversity questions. MHA is a committed member of Access Accountancy and as such, we track our diversity stats and actively work to improve on these, year on year, looking at new ways to promote our roles to the widest audience. Any data collected is fully anonymised before sharing with any external parties, as per our Data Protection Policy and is not visible to hiring managers, or used in any way during the selection process.

• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.