Audit Senior - Lead Client Audits | Hybrid/Flexible

ACCA Careers; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Work from home option

Career progression

Benefits package

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Manchester seeks an experienced Audit Senior to manage audits for a diverse client base, including owner-managed businesses and SMEs. You will lead engagements from planning through completion, supervise junior staff, and ensure compliance with standards.

The role emphasizes strong client relationships, technical audit expertise, and a collaborative, team-based culture. Flexible hours and home-working options are available within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification with 2+ years post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience managing people and leading audits.
• Strong technical knowledge of audit and assurance.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Sociable and proactive with a team-oriented mindset.
• Be able to commute to Manchester City Centre.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute audits for a portfolio of clients.
• Prepare statutory accounts and audit documentation.
• Lead audit teams and review work of junior staff.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to clients.
• Ensure compliance with audit and accounting standards.
• Use software such as Xero, Sage, CCH, and IRIS.
• Contribute to ad-hoc assurance and advisory projects.

Skills

Audit proficiency

People management

Client-facing

Team leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Xero

Sage

CCH

IRIS

Job description

ACCA Careers in Manchester seeks an experienced Audit Senior to manage audits for a diverse client base, including owner-managed businesses and SMEs. You will lead engagements from planning through completion, supervise junior staff, and ensure compliance with standards.

The role emphasizes strong client relationships, technical audit expertise, and a collaborative, team-based culture. Flexible hours and home-working options are available within a supportive environment.