Audit Senior: Lead Client Engagements & Growth

Insite Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance

Birthday benefit - extra day off

Paid volunteering day

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Tailored training and development

Support towards professional quals

Clear opportunities to progress

Company pension

Health and wellbeing support

Team social events

Job summary

Insite Group in Manchester is seeking an ambitious Audit Senior to lead external audits for a diverse client base. You will own assignments, interact directly with clients, and mentor junior team members while advancing your technical skills in a modern accountancy practice.

The role requires ACA/ACCA qualification (or part-qualified) with prior external audit experience, a solid grasp of auditing and financial reporting, and strong communication to manage client relationships and teamwork.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or be well on your way
• Previous external audit experience within practice
• Experience across a varied client portfolio, including owner-managed businesses
• A solid understanding of auditing and financial reporting
• Sharp attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture
• Confidence communicating with clients and colleagues
• A natural ability to support and bring on junior team members
• Good technology skills and an interest in improving how things are done
• CCH experience would be a bonus, but isn't essential

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering external audits from start to finish
• Taking the lead on-site and keeping assignments moving
• Working directly with clients and getting under the skin of their businesses
• Reviewing accounts, financial information and audit evidence
• Spotting issues, asking the right questions and finding practical solutions
• Working closely with managers and directors on more complex assignments
• Supporting and mentoring trainees and semi-seniors
• Building client relationships that go beyond simply getting the audit signed off
• Looking for smarter, more efficient ways of working

Skills

External audit experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Leadership mentoring

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification or part-qualified

Tools

CCH experience

Job description

Insite Group in Manchester is seeking an ambitious Audit Senior to lead external audits for a diverse client base. You will own assignments, interact directly with clients, and mentor junior team members while advancing your technical skills in a modern accountancy practice.

The role requires ACA/ACCA qualification (or part-qualified) with prior external audit experience, a solid grasp of auditing and financial reporting, and strong communication to manage client relationships and teamwork.