Audit Semi senior

This is an excellent opportunity for an Audit Semi Senior-ideally with experience or interest in accounts-to join a respected North West practice known for close client relationships and high quality service delivery. You'll support audits from planning through completion, prepare accounts, develop your technical skills, and work closely with senior team members across a varied SME portfolio.

Client Details

Our client is a long established accountancy firm with offices across the North West, including a newly expanded base in central Manchester. The firm has a strong reputation for supporting owner managed businesses and prides itself on a friendly, relationship driven culture backed by experienced partners and modern, forward thinking working practices.

Description

You'll assist in delivering high quality audit and accounts services for a varied portfolio of SMEs and entrepreneurial businesses. Your role will include audit fieldwork, preparing statutory accounts, reviewing financial information, and supporting senior colleagues in providing clear, accurate outputs. You'll work closely with managers and partners, liaise directly with clients, and gain exposure across audit, accounts, and broader advisory work as the firm continues to grow its Manchester presence.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with audits from planning through to completion

Prepare statutory accounts for a range of SME clients

Support year end processes and financial statement preparation

Carry out audit testing and document audit evidence

Liaise directly with clients, building strong working relationships

Work closely with seniors and managers across audit and accounts

Ensure compliance with audit and accounting standards

Support a collaborative team environment and contribute to process improvements

Profile

A successful Audit Semi Senior should have:

Part qualified ACA / ACCA (or equivalent)

Experience in audit within practice, with exposure or interest in accounts preparation

Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with clients

Detail oriented, proactive, and eager to learn

Enjoys working in a supportive team with close partner involvement

Comfortable commuting to the firm's Manchester office

Job Offer

£32,500+ DOE

Flexible working options

Early finish Fridays (office dependent)

Annual reviews and clear progression routes

Pension scheme

Supportive, people focused environment with hands on mentoring

Regular social events and community involvement

Modern Manchester office with a collaborative culture

Opportunities to broaden exposure across audit, accounts, and advisory