Audit Senior Associate

Adele Carr Recruitment LimitedManchesterreedpublished 11/12/2026
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Adele Carr Recruitment is partnering with a dynamic accountancy and advisory firm seeking a Qualified Audit Senior to join its expanding audit team in the Manchester City Centre. We welcome applications from candidates with approximately 2 years' relevant experience, particularly those advancing through professional exams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead audits end-to-end: planning, fieldwork, and completion, reporting to managers and partners
  • Prepare accounts, reports, and related client deliverables
  • Coordinate audit planning with clients and internal stakeholders
  • Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships
  • Supervise on-site audit teams, ensuring quality, budget, and deadline adherence
  • Drive business development by promoting the firm's services
  • Mentor and develop trainees and junior team members

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • ACA / ACCA / CA (or equivalent international qualification), qualified or part-qualified
  • Recent audit and assurance experience in practice, including leading audits under ISA
  • Proficient with UK GAAP
  • Strong communication skills, with confidence liaising with senior staff and clients
  • Capable of working independently and collaboratively
  • Technically proficient in Word, Excel, and Microsoft Office
  • Driven, responsible, and committed to delivering high-quality service
  • Clear understanding of audit risk identification and when to escalate

Employee Benefits:

  • Flexible, hybrid working. This is to be agreed between the manager and the employee
  • Salary dependent on experience
  • 25 days annual leave Workplace pension

Apply Now If you're ready to progress in a supportive, forward-thinking firm, apply today or reach out to discuss your fit for the role.