External Audit Senior / Manager Manchester

External Audit Senior / Manager Manchester

Full time The Skills Coalition United Kingdom

Posted On 04/02/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 4-5 years

Accounting

100000

City Manchester

Province Greater Manchester

Postal Code M1

Job Description External Audit Senior / Assistant Manager / Manager

Location: Manchester

UK Accountancy Practice

We're working with several established and growing accountancy practices across location who are adding headcount in their external audit teams due to continued client demand.

This opportunity is suited to audit-trained accountants currently working in UK practice who want strong audit exposure, varied clients, and clear progression within a professional firm.

The Role

Depending on level, you will:

Plan, run, and finalise external audit assignments from start to completion

Lead onsite audit teams and supervise junior staff during fieldwork

Assess controls, test audit areas, clear review points, and deliver high-quality files

Act as the day-to-day contact for clients during audits

Work closely with Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners on audit delivery

Undertake some accounts or compliance work where required, however external audit remains the core focus

Typical audit split ranges from 70-100% external audit, depending on role and firm.

What We're Looking For

Current UK accountancy practice experience is essential

Strong external audit background (internal audit is not relevant)

ACA or ACCA qualified, finalist, or part-qualified with solid audit experience

Experience working with SME to mid-market clients

Comfortable leading audits and supervising junior team members

Good working knowledge of UK GAAP and exposure to IFRS is beneficial

Levels Covered

Audit Senior

Audit Manager

(Salary and responsibility aligned to experience and qualification.)

Right to Work

Full right to work in the UK is required

Sponsorship is not available

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Requirements What We're Looking For

Current UK accountancy practice experience is essential

Strong external audit background (internal audit is not relevant)

ACA or ACCA qualified, finalist, or part-qualified with solid audit experience

Experience working with SME to mid-market clients

Comfortable leading audits and supervising junior team members

Good working knowledge of UK GAAP and exposure to IFRS is beneficial