Audit & Accounts Senior

The OpportunityThis is a chance to join one of the North West’s most respected independent firms at a genuinely exciting stage of growth. With continued expansion across their client base, the firm is looking to strengthen its Audit, Accounting & Advisory team with the addition of an Audit & Accounts Senior Adviser. This role is ideal for someone with strong audit experience who wants:\n

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• More responsibility
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• Better progression opportunities
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• And a firm that genuinely invests in its people and culture
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The RoleThis is a varied position combining:\n

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• Statutory audit work
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• Year-end accounts preparation
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• Client advisory exposure
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• Team development responsibilities
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Roughly 75% of the role will focus on audit assignments, with the remaining time spent supporting accounts and advisory projects.You’ll be:\n

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• Managing and delivering high-quality audits across a varied client portfolio
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• Working closely with managers, directors and partners
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• Building strong client relationships from day one
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• Supporting junior members of the audit team through training and development
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• Working alongside corporate tax and advisory teams
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• Identifying opportunities to improve quality and efficiency across assignments
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What They’re Looking For\n

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• ACA / ACCA part-qualified or qualified
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• Strong experience within audit or mixed audit/accounts roles in practice
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• Experience working with corporate clients and owner-managed businesses
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• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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• Someone who enjoys working collaboratively in a dynamic environment
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• Organised, proactive and motivated mindset
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Why This FirmThis is a values-led, award-winning independent firm with a strong reputation across Lancashire and Greater Manchester. The business combines:\n

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• Strong regional presence
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• International reach through a global association network
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• A people-first culture focused on development and progression
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They are also:\n

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• B-Corp accredited
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• Working towards Net Zero by 2030
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• Known for flexible working and a high-trust culture
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• Passionate about creating long-term careers, not just jobs
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The firm places huge emphasis on personal development, offering structured technical and soft skills training, mentoring, buddy support and regular development conversations to help people progress.What’s on Offer\n

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• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
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• Office closedown over Winter Break
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• Flexible Easter Break policy
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• Hybrid working, Weekly flexi time & Agreed overtime
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• On-site free parking
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• Employer pension contribution of 8%
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• Death in service cover (4x salary)
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• Income protection scheme
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• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental policies
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• Flexible benefits platform including private medical, additional holidays and electric car scheme
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• Full technical and soft skills training
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• Study support and ongoing development
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• Recruitment incentive scheme
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• Cycle to work scheme
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• Employee wellbeing portal
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• Access to the WeCare app for health, wellbeing, financial and legal support
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• Dress for your day policy + dress down Fridays
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• Paid sick leave
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• Firm-wide success bonus
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