TEAMWORK IS
AT THE HEART OF
GREAT ACHIEVEMENT

Due to an increase in new clients, this Leading Independent Accountancy Practice requires an Audit Senior to join their growing Manchester team. Our client has requested we find them Audit professionals seeking career progression and a chance to become instrumental in the growth of the practice within both Audit and Corporate Finance. Qualified professionals that are looking for progression and to add further value to the firm can expect to be propelled forward into more senior roles within 12 months of joining.

The Firm:

The firm sits within the Top 100 accounting firms in the UK and across the North West and can proudly boast they are a leading independent practice that is well regarded as an industry leader in how they approach its work. They offer a meritocratic environment for their staff and focus more on people’s personalities and attitudes than previous client exposure or exam history. Due to their commercial and personal approach, the firm has been successful in winning multiple tenders over Big 4 & Top 10 rivals and has also begun to build a strong portfolio of clients in the South as they continue to build out from their 3 North West based offices.

The firm really does look at its people as its greatest asset and reason for success and offers not only a companywide bonus scheme but also a performance-related one that has paid at least 10% in previous years.

Role Overview:

• Client’s annual turnovers will average at around the £25m levels but they also service some large International organisations with turnovers over £200m
• You will report directly to Managers and work closely with Partners on a number of engagements as the main client contact.
• As the lead senior you will manage engagements from the planning stage through to the closure meeting where you will be an active participant.
• You will have direct responsibility for 2-3 audit juniors whilst being the ‘in-charge’ of client engagements.
• You will be given exposure to advisory projects based on your client’s requirements.
• As the Audit & Corporate Finance Partner team works closely together, you will be given the opportunity to work on some corporate finance projects throughout the year with a strong possibility of moving over to this team as the service line continues to grow.

This firm takes its employee’s development very seriously and promotes a nurturing environment where hard work and ambition are rewarded.

Requirements:

• You must be ACA/ACCA Qualified
• All industry sector experiences will be considered but you must have lead audit engagements and be in a role where your workload is at least 50% audit based.
• You must be driven and ambitious as there is the opportunity to progress to Assistant Manager within 12 months contingent on your performance.
• Our client can only consider individuals who do not require sponsorship to work within the UK.

Levitate Recruitment is the leading specialist in the accountancy and insolvency industry, offering a wide range of opportunities across the UK and overseas. If you’re looking to take your career to the next level, contact Scott Lowes for a confidential conversation about available options and how we can support you in finding the perfect fit for your skills and goals.