Job Description Accounts & Audit Senior Salary: £32,000 – £42,000 & Career Progression Location: Bury (Hybrid Working) Are you an experienced audit professional ready to step into a role that truly accelerates your career? This is an outstanding opportunity to join our client’s growing audit and advisory team, where you will gain exposure to a diverse client portfolio, take ownership of assignments, and benefit from a clearly defined progression pathway to Manager and beyond. With a strong focus on people development, flexibility and long-term career success, this role offers far more than a typical practice position. The Role: Accounts & Audit Senior Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an Accounts & Audit Senior to join their Bury office, working within a dynamic and collaborative team. This is a varied role with approximately 75% audit and 25% accounts and advisory work, offering excellent all-round experience. Key Responsibilities Audit Delivery & Technical Excellence Lead and complete statutory audits from planning through to completion Prepare and review financial statements under UK GAAP (FRS 102/FRS 105) Ensure compliance with UK auditing standards (ISA UK) Deliver high-quality, efficient audit engagements Accounts & Advisory Produce year-end accounts for a range of corporate clients Support on ad hoc advisory and business projects Work collaboratively with tax and advisory teams Client Engagement Develop strong, trusted client relationships from day one Act as a key point of contact for client queries Deliver excellent client service across a varied portfolio Team Leadership & Development Supervise, coach and review work of junior team members Contribute to training and development initiatives Identify improvements in audit quality and efficiency Career Progression Clear pathway to Assistant Manager, Manager and senior leadership roles Opportunity to lead audits and report directly to Responsible Individuals About You To be considered for this role, you should have: ACA or ACCA part-qualified or fully qualified 2–4 years’ UK accountancy practice experience, with strong audit exposure Proven experience in leading or assisting on audit assignments Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards Experience preparing statutory accounts Excellent communication and client-facing skills Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively under pressure A proactive, organised and solutions-focused mindset Working Arrangements Office base in Bury Regular travel to client sites across Lancashire and Greater Manchester Hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy Flexible working hours (flexitime) to support work-life balance Learning, Development & Progression Our client is committed to helping you achieve your full potential through: Structured technical and professional development programmes 6-monthly development reviews and optional monthly 1-2-1s Dedicated buddy and mentoring scheme Training in client relationship management, networking and presentation skills Opportunities to engage in wider business initiatives Access to international secondments through a global network Comprehensive Benefits Package You will receive a highly competitive package including: £32,000 – £42,000 salary (dependent on experience) 25 days’ holiday bank holidays Office closure over winter period Flexible Easter leave policy 8% employer pension contribution Death in service (4x salary) & income protection Hybrid working & weekly flexitime Enhanced family-friendly benefits Private medical insurance options (via salary sacrifice) Electric car scheme & cycle to work scheme Firm-wide bonus scheme Full study support (if applicable) and extensive L&D Paid sick leave Employee wellbeing support, including health, financial and legal advice On-site parking Additional lifestyle and financial benefits Why Join This Opportunity? Our client is a well-established, forward-thinking firm with a strong reputation across the North West. Known for their inclusive culture, flexible working environment and commitment to development, they offer a genuinely supportive platform to build a long-term career in practice. If you are looking to take the next step in your audit career within a progressive and supportive firm, apply today for immediate consideration. Contact: David Hawthorne-Finch d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com We welcome confidential discussions with candidates considering their next move. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.