Senior Auditor

The Abbey; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Birthday day off

Volunteering day

Company pension

Tailored learning and development

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Mental health support

Active social and community programme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

The Abbey is seeking an experienced Audit Senior for its Greater Manchester area. This role offers hybrid, full-time work within a growing accountancy and business advisory firm.

You will take ownership of audits, lead onsite teams and mentor trainees while collaborating with Managers and Directors. Ideal candidates are ACA/ACCA qualified or nearing qualification, with external audit experience across owner-managed businesses and strong client-facing communication.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or actively progressing toward qualification.
• External audit experience across a varied client portfolio.
• Experience auditing owner-managed businesses.
• Strong understanding of audit from planning to completion.
• Experience leading or supervising junior auditors.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Confident client-facing and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Collaborative, willing to coach junior colleagues.
• Proficient with modern audit/accounting systems; CCH is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and support the completion of external audit assignments.
• Lead onsite audit teams and ensure accurate, efficient delivery.
• Work closely with Audit Managers and Directors throughout the audit process.
• Manage day-to-day client communication during audit assignments.
• Build strong, long-term client relationships.
• Develop a detailed understanding of clients' businesses and environments.
• Ensure audit work is completed to a high standard.
• Review work and escalate issues as needed.
• Coach and develop trainees and semi-senior auditors.
• Manage competing assignments and deadlines effectively.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing audit team.

Skills

Client facing

Team leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

CCH

Job description

and semi-senior team members. This role would suit someone who combines strong technical audit experience with excellent communication skills and genuinely enjoys getting to know their clients and understanding how their businesses operate.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and support the completion of external audit assignments
• Lead onsite audit teams and ensure work is delivered accurately and efficiently
• Work closely with Audit Managers and Directors throughout the audit process
• Manage day-to-day client communication during audit assignments
• Build strong, long-term relationships with clients
• Develop a detailed understanding of clients' businesses, operations and financial environments
• Ensure audit work is completed to a consistently high standard
• Review work and identify issues requiring further investigation or escalation
• Coach, support and develop trainees and semi-senior auditors
• Manage competing assignments and deadlines effectively
• Contribute to a collaborative, supportive and high-performing audit team

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or be actively working towards qualification
• Previous experience working within external audit
• Experience across a varied portfolio of audit clients
• Experience auditing owner-managed businesses
• Strong understanding of the audit process from planning through to completion
• Experience leading or supervising junior members of an audit team
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Confident client-facing and relationship-building skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• A collaborative approach and willingness to coach and support junior colleagues
• Confidence using technology and modern audit/accounting systems
• Experience with CCH would be advantageous but is not essential

Competitive salary

• Permanent, full-time position
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Volunteering day
• Company pensionSalary sacrifice car scheme
• Tailored learning and development
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Mental health support
• Active social and community programme
• Clear opportunities for continued professional development and career progression

Job Description

Audit Senior Greater Manchester | HybridFull-Time | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Audit Senior to join a growing, forward-thinking accountancy and business advisory firm. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified audit professional looking to take greater ownership of audits, lead onsite teams and continue developing their career within a collaborative and progressive environment. Working alongside experienced Managers and Directors, you'll be involved throughout the full audit lifecycle while building strong relationships with a diverse portfolio of clients. The Role As an Audit Senior, you'll take an active role in the planning, execution and completion of external audits, working across a varied client portfolio that includes owner-managed businesses. You'll lead audit teams onsite, act as a key point of contact for clients and support the development of trainees.