Audit Senior (Finalist or Newly Qualified)

Brewer Morris; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Hybrid and flexible working

Structured training

Job summary

Brewer Morris in Manchester is seeking an Audit Senior to join a leading UK practice with a strong regional presence, serving owner-managed businesses, SMEs, large corporates and not-for-profit clients. You will lead audits from planning through to completion, manage on-site and remote fieldwork, and ensure BSR compliance under UK GAAP while developing confident client relationships.

The role offers hybrid and flexible working, ongoing training, and a clear progression path to management within

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and client engagements in a UK practice.
• Good understanding of audit processes and UK GAAP/financial reporting requirements.
• Experience in a UK accountancy practice environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Manage on-site and remote fieldwork to deliver audits efficiently.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts under UK GAAP.
• Supervise, coach and mentor junior audit staff.
• Identify risk areas and provide practical solutions to clients.
• Work with Managers and Partners to deliver excellent client service.
• Support business development initiatives and firm growth.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Deadline management

UK GAAP knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification (Newly Qualified or Finalist)

Job description

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

ACA / ACCA Newly Qualified or Finalist

Must have full rights to work in the UK, unfortunately no sponsorship offered

Are you an exam finalist or newly qualified Auditor looking to take the next step in your career with a highly respected Top 20 accountancy practice?

Our client is a leading UK firm with a strong regional presence, an impressive client portfolio, and a reputation for developing talented professionals. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a motivated Audit Senior to join their Manchester office.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a diverse range of owner-managed businesses, SMEs, large corporates, and not-for-profit organisations while gaining exposure to complex assignments and developing your leadership skills.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Managing on-site and remote fieldwork, ensuring audits are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts in accordance with UK accounting standards.
• Building strong client relationships and acting as a key point of contact throughout the audit process.
• Supervising, coaching and mentoring junior members of the audit team.
• Identifying risk areas and providing practical solutions to clients.
• Working closely with Managers and Partners to deliver exceptional client service.
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the firm's continued growth.

About You

• ACA or ACCA newly qualified (or finalist with strong experience).
• Experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment.
• Strong understanding of audit processes, UK GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and client engagements.
• Ambitious, proactive and keen to develop towards management level.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and annual review process
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear progression pathway to Assistant Manager and beyond
• Exposure to a varied and high-quality client portfolio
• Ongoing professional development and structured training
• Pension scheme and additional employee benefits
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified auditor looking to accelerate their career within a growing and forward-thinking Top 20 firm. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of sectors, work alongside experienced leaders, and enjoy genuine opportunities for progression in a business that values and invests in its people.