At a Glance
- Tasks: Support audit engagements, mentor junior staff, and communicate with clients.
- Company: Top 20 accountancy firm known for its collaborative culture and professional growth.
- Benefits: Flexi-time, generous holiday, subsidised healthcare, and full study support for ACA/ACCA.
- Other info: Join a leading firm with clear pathways for career progression.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on audit experience and fast-track your qualification in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Part-qualified ACA or ACCA with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
Audit Semi-Senior | Top 20 Firm | Manchester
Are you a part-qualified ACA or ACCA professional seeking to step into a high-performing Audit Semi-Senior role within an award-winning Top 20 accountancy practice?
Are you looking for hands‑on audit exposure, direct client engagement, and structured study support to fast‑track your route to qualification?
This role offers the perfect platform to expand your technical skills across a diverse portfolio of owner‑managed businesses, international groups, and dynamic SMEs across the North West.
About the Firm
This Top 20 Firm is one of the region’s leading independent business advisors and chartered accountancy practices, employing over 200 talented team members and 28 partners across multiple offices in the North West.
Specialising in key sectors including property & construction, international groups, and mid‑market SMEs, the practice delivers full‑service financial advisory, audit, and tax solutions.
Combining modern technology with a collaborative working environment, the firm provides structured professional growth and clear pathways for career progression.
Responsibilities
- Support the end‑to‑end execution of audit engagements in line with company standards and regulatory guidelines.
- Assist in planning and executing on‑site and remote audit procedures across a varied commercial client portfolio.
- Contribute to audit findings reports, identifying key business risks, control weaknesses, and practical solutions.
- Communicate effectively with client finance teams to build lasting relationships and ensure efficient audit delivery.
- Collaborate across specialist service lines, including Tax and Corporate Finance, to deliver integrated advisory solutions.
As an Audit Semi‑Senior you will
- Lead smaller audit assignments and assist senior team members on complex group engagements.
- Mentor junior audit staff, reviewing aspects of their workpapers and supporting their technical development.
- Apply up‑to‑date accounting standards including UK GAAP (FRS 102) and IFRS frameworks.
- Utilise cloud accounting platforms and specialist audit software such as Case Ware and CCH.
- Proactively track your professional development while completing your ACA or ACCA qualification.
- What You’ll Receive
- Flexi‑time working policy featuring core working hours between 10:00am and 4:00pm.
- Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy up to 5 additional days per year.
- Subsidised healthcare coverage provided through Health Shield scheme.
- Free on‑site employee parking
- Company benefits portal with discounts on tech devices, phone plans, and gym memberships.
- Full ACA or ACCA study support package including course fees, materials, and paid exam leave.
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