Job Description Accounts & Audit Senior Salary: £32,000 – £42,000 Excellent Benefits Location: Blackburn (Hybrid) Are you an ambitious audit professional ready to accelerate your career with a progressive, values-led firm in the North West? This is a fantastic opportunity to join our client’s growing audit, accounting and advisory team, where you’ll gain exposure to a diverse client base, take on real responsibility from day one, and benefit from a clear, structured path to management and beyond. The Opportunity Due to sustained growth, our client is seeking an Accounts & Audit Senior to join their expanding team. This role offers a blend of audit (c.75%) and accounts/advisory work, providing variety, client exposure and strong long-term career prospects. You’ll work with a broad portfolio of corporate clients and owner-managed businesses, building trusted relationships while delivering high-quality audit and accounting services. Key Responsibilities Audit & Accounts Delivery Lead and deliver statutory audits from planning through to completion Prepare year-end financial statements in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102/FRS 105) Support on advisory assignments and ad hoc client projects Ensure high-quality, compliant audit work across engagements Client Relationship Management Build and maintain strong client relationships Act as a key point of contact for client queries Collaborate closely with internal teams, including corporate tax Team Leadership & Development Supervise, mentor, and review work of junior staff Support training and development initiatives within the team Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and audit quality Career Progression Progression pathway to Assistant Manager, Manager and beyond Opportunity to lead smaller audits and report directly to Responsible Individuals About You We are looking for a motivated and commercially aware professional with: ACA/ACCA part-qualified or qualified (or equivalent) 2–4 years’ UK practice experience, ideally within audit or mixed audit/accounts roles Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, auditing standards (ISA UK), and financial reporting Proven experience of leading audits or supervising assignments Excellent communication and client-facing skills Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure A proactive, organised and team-oriented approach Working Arrangements Based in Blackburn Client site visits across Lancashire and Greater Manchester Hybrid working model with flexibility and trust-based culture Flexitime and agile approach to suit individual needs Your Development & Progression Structured technical and soft skills training programme Regular “reflect and act” development reviews (every 6 months) Optional monthly 1-2-1s, plus assigned buddy and mentor Exposure to networking, presentation skills and advisory development Opportunities for international exposure/secondments via global network Benefits Package In addition to a competitive salary, our client offers a comprehensive and market-leading benefits package, including: 25 days’ holiday bank holidays Office closure over winter break Flexible Easter leave (supporting all religious observances) 8% employer pension contribution Death in service (4x salary) & income protection Hybrid & flexible working with weekly flexitime Enhanced family leave policies Private medical insurance & flexible benefits scheme (salary sacrifice) Electric car scheme & cycle to work scheme Firm-wide performance bonus Full study support & extensive L&D opportunities Paid sick leave Employee wellbeing support, including health, financial and legal advice On-site parking Access to additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits Why Join? Our client is a forward-thinking, award-winning firm with a strong reputation across the North West. With a commitment to people development, inclusivity, sustainability, and innovation, this is an opportunity to join a firm that truly invests in its people and supports long-term career success. If you are ready to take the next step in your audit career, we’d love to hear from you. Contact: David Hawthorne-Finch d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com Apply now for immediate consideration and a confidential discussion. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.