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Audit Assistant Manager Manchester | Hybrid Working Lead Audits, Develop Your Career and Make an Impact An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Audit Assistant Manager to join a growing and ambitious audit team in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of commercial businesses, owner-managed companies and charities, while supporting the delivery of audit engagements, developing junior team members and building strong client relationships. Working closely with Audit Managers, Directors and Partners, you'll play an important role in delivering high-quality audit services and contributing to the continued success and growth of the audit practice. The position operates within a flexible hybrid working model, with regular presence across the Manchester office, client sites and the wider Greater Manchester and North West audit region. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious audit professional looking to take the next step in their career. You'll gain exposure to a diverse client base while strengthening your leadership, technical and client management skills. Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the planning, execution and completion of audit assignmentsManage a portfolio of audit clients alongside Audit Managers and PartnersAct as a key point of contact for clients throughout engagementsReview audit work prepared by junior team membersCoach, mentor and train trainees and audit seniorsSupport audit delivery to ensure quality and compliance standards are metAssist with budgeting, resourcing and engagement planningManage multiple assignments and deadlines effectivelyBuild and maintain strong client relationshipsIdentify opportunities to provide additional services to clientsContribute to networking and business development initiativesSupport Managers, Directors and Partners with ad hoc projects and strategic growth plansAbout You You'll be a proactive and commercially aware audit professional who enjoys working with clients, leading teams and delivering exceptional service. Essential RequirementsACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualificationExternal audit experience gained within a professional practice environmentStrong post-qualified audit experienceExperience leading audit assignments and supervising staffExcellent client-facing and relationship management skillsStrong technical audit and accounting knowledgeExperience reviewing work prepared by junior colleaguesExcellent organisational and time management skillsAbility to manage competing priorities and deadlinesDesirable ExperienceExperience working with commercial businesses, owner-managed companies and charitiesExposure to business development and networking activitiesExperience supporting client portfolio managementStrong commercial awareness and problem-solving skillsWhat's on OfferComprehensive benefits packagePrivate Medical InsuranceEnhanced family leave policiesCompetitive pension schemeLife assurance and Death in Service benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgrammePaid volunteering dayHybrid and agile working environmentModern office facilitiesOngoing professional development and career progression opportunities

Audit Assistant Manager Bolton | Hybrid Working Lead Audits, Develop Your Career and Make an Impact An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Audit Assistant Manager to join a growing and ambitious audit team in Bolton. This role offers the opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of commercial businesses, owner-managed companies and charities, while supporting the delivery of audit engagements, developing junior team members and building strong client relationships. Working closely with Audit Managers, Directors and Partners, you'll play an important role in delivering high-quality audit services and contributing to the continued success and growth of the audit practice. The position operates within a flexible hybrid working model, with regular presence across the Bolton office, client sites and the wider Greater Manchester and North West audit region. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious audit professional looking to take the next step in their career. You'll gain exposure to a diverse client base while strengthening your leadership, technical and client management skills. Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the planning, execution and completion of audit assignmentsManage a portfolio of audit clients alongside Audit Managers and PartnersAct as a key point of contact for clients throughout engagementsReview audit work prepared by junior team membersCoach, mentor and train trainees and audit seniorsSupport audit delivery to ensure quality and compliance standards are metAssist with budgeting, resourcing and engagement planningManage multiple assignments and deadlines effectivelyBuild and maintain strong client relationshipsIdentify opportunities to provide additional services to clientsContribute to networking and business development initiativesSupport Managers, Directors and Partners with ad hoc projects and strategic growth plansAbout You You'll be a proactive and commercially aware audit professional who enjoys working with clients, leading teams and delivering exceptional service. Essential RequirementsACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualificationExternal audit experience gained within a professional practice environmentStrong post-qualified audit experienceExperience leading audit assignments and supervising staffExcellent client-facing and relationship management skillsStrong technical audit and accounting knowledgeExperience reviewing work prepared by junior colleaguesExcellent organisational and time management skillsAbility to manage competing priorities and deadlinesDesirable ExperienceExperience working with commercial businesses, owner-managed companies and charitiesExposure to business development and networking activitiesExperience supporting client portfolio managementStrong commercial awareness and problem-solving skillsWhat's on OfferComprehensive benefits packagePrivate Medical InsuranceEnhanced family leave policiesCompetitive pension schemeLife assurance and Death in Service benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgrammePaid volunteering dayHybrid and agile working environmentModern office facilitiesOngoing professional development and career progression opportunities

Audit Manager Manchester | Hybrid Working Lead, Develop and Grow Within a High-Performing Audit Team An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Audit Manager to join a growing and ambitious audit team in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of commercial businesses, owner-managed companies and charities while leading audit engagements, developing team members and building long-term client relationships. Working as part of a collaborative leadership team, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality audit services, supporting the development of junior colleagues and contributing to the continued success and growth of the audit practice. The position operates within a flexible hybrid working model, with regular presence across the Manchester office, client sites and the wider Greater Manchester and North West audit region. The Opportunity This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced audit professional looking to take ownership of a client portfolio while developing their leadership, commercial and business development capabilities. You will work closely with Partners and Directors, helping to drive client service excellence, team development and continued growth across the audit practice. Key ResponsibilitiesManage audit engagements from planning through to completionLead and oversee a portfolio of audit clientsBuild and maintain strong client relationshipsReview audit work and ensure technical excellence across engagementsCoach, mentor and develop junior team membersSupport the development and performance of direct reportsManage multiple engagements simultaneouslyEnsure assignments are delivered to the highest quality standardsMonitor engagement profitability, budgets and delivery timelinesIdentify opportunities to support clients through additional servicesContribute to networking, relationship-building and business development activitiesWork closely with Partners and Directors to support strategic growth initiativesAbout You You'll be a commercially minded audit professional who enjoys managing client relationships, developing people and delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. Essential RequirementsACA, ACCA, ICAS or equivalent professional qualificationExternal audit experience gained within practiceSignificant post-qualified audit experienceProven experience managing audit portfoliosStrong client-facing and stakeholder management skillsExperience coaching, mentoring and developing team membersStrong technical audit knowledgeExcellent organisational and project management skillsAbility to manage multiple engagements and competing prioritiesDesirable ExperienceExperience working with commercial, owner-managed business and charity clientsExposure to business development and networking activitiesExperience reviewing and signing off work produced by junior auditorsStrong commercial awareness and profitability management experienceWhat's on OfferComprehensive benefits packagePrivate Medical InsuranceEnhanced family leave policiesCompetitive pension schemeLife assurance and Death in Service benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgrammePaid volunteering dayHybrid and agile working environmentModern office facilitiesOngoing professional development and leadership training

Audit Manager Bolton | Hybrid Working Lead, Develop and Grow Within a High-Performing Audit Team An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Audit Manager to join a growing and ambitious audit team in Bolton. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of commercial businesses, owner-managed companies and charities while leading audit engagements, developing team members and building long-term client relationships. Working as part of a collaborative leadership team, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality audit services, supporting the development of junior colleagues and contributing to the continued success and growth of the audit practice. The position operates within a flexible hybrid working model, with regular presence across the Bolton office, client sites and the wider Greater Manchester and North West audit region. The Opportunity This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced audit professional looking to take ownership of a client portfolio while developing their leadership, commercial and business development capabilities. You will work closely with Partners and Directors, helping to drive client service excellence, team development and continued growth across the audit practice. Key ResponsibilitiesManage audit engagements from planning through to completionLead and oversee a portfolio of audit clientsBuild and maintain strong client relationshipsReview audit work and ensure technical excellence across engagementsCoach, mentor and develop junior team membersSupport the development and performance of direct reportsManage multiple engagements simultaneouslyEnsure assignments are delivered to the highest quality standardsMonitor engagement profitability, budgets and delivery timelinesIdentify opportunities to support clients through additional servicesContribute to networking, relationship-building and business development activitiesWork closely with Partners and Directors to support strategic growth initiativesAbout You You'll be a commercially minded audit professional who enjoys managing client relationships, developing people and delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. Essential RequirementsACA, ACCA, ICAS or equivalent professional qualificationExternal audit experience gained within practiceSignificant post-qualified audit experienceProven experience managing audit portfoliosStrong client-facing and stakeholder management skillsExperience coaching, mentoring and developing team membersStrong technical audit knowledgeExcellent organisational and project management skillsAbility to manage multiple engagements and competing prioritiesDesirable ExperienceExperience working with commercial, owner-managed business and charity clientsExposure to business development and networking activitiesExperience reviewing and signing off work produced by junior auditorsStrong commercial awareness and profitability management experienceWhat's on OfferComprehensive benefits packagePrivate Medical InsuranceEnhanced family leave policiesCompetitive pension schemeLife assurance and Death in Service benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgrammePaid volunteering dayHybrid and agile working environmentModern office facilitiesOngoing professional development and leadership training

Corporate Tax Manager Location: Leeds About the Role We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Corporate Tax Manager to join our growing tax team. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to take ownership of a diverse portfolio while playing a key role in delivering both compliance and advisory services to a broad range of businesses. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing corporate tax compliance and tax accounting assignments, providing practical and technically robust tax advice, and developing strong client relationships. Alongside managing client work, you will lead and mentor junior team members, helping to drive excellence across the wider tax team. This role offers a varied workload, exposure to complex tax matters, and the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, business development initiatives, and the continued growth of the firm. Key ResponsibilitiesManage the delivery of corporate tax compliance services for a varied client portfolio.Oversee corporation tax returns and tax accounting assignments, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.Provide proactive corporate tax advisory support and practical solutions to clients.Conduct detailed technical research and communicate findings clearly in both written and verbal form.Manage assignment budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.Review work completed by junior team members and provide guidance, coaching, and development support.Monitor team performance, ensuring quality standards and deadlines are consistently achieved.Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, efficiencies, and technology utilisation.Support business development activities, including identifying new opportunities and expanding existing client relationships.Take an active role in networking and promoting the firm's services within the marketplace.Contribute to risk management, process enhancement, and continuous improvement initiatives.About You We are looking for a proactive and technically strong tax professional who enjoys both client-facing responsibilities and team leadership. You will ideally have:ACA, ACCA, CA, ATT, CTA qualification, or equivalent experience.Significant experience in corporate tax compliance and advisory work.Strong technical knowledge of UK corporation tax.Experience managing a portfolio of clients within a professional services environment.Previous experience leading, mentoring, or managing team members.Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.Strong project management and organisational abilities.A commercial mindset with the confidence to identify opportunities and deliver value to clients.Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.Experience using tax compliance software, with Alphatax experience being advantageous.Why Join Us?Opportunity to work with a diverse and interesting client portfolio.Exposure to both compliance and advisory projects.Clear opportunities for career development and progression.Collaborative and supportive team environment.Involvement in strategic business growth initiatives.A culture that values technical excellence, innovation, and professional development.If you are an ambitious Corporate Tax professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Audit Assistant Manager – Belfast or Newry Hybrid (min. 3 days/week in office) | Permanent A well-established, growing accountancy and business advisory practice in Northern Ireland is looking for an ambitious, qualified Audit Assistant Manager to join their expanding audit and assurance team. This is a firm with a genuinely broad private-client base spanning construction, hospitality and a wide range of other sectors — alongside a fast-growing public sector audit practice that has doubled in size over the past year. This is a rare opportunity to build a career that isn't boxed into one niche: you'll get real depth in public sector/not-for-profit audit work during its intensive season, balanced with a varied portfolio of owner-managed and SME clients the rest of the year. About the Role You'll play a key role in supporting the management of a portfolio of audit and assurance clients — from planning through to completion — while supervising, coaching and developing junior team members and trainees. This is a firm where people at every level, from trainee to partner, work closely together; there's no rigid hierarchy of who talks to whom, and everyone is expected to pitch in as a team. Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the planning, execution and completion of audit assignments, hitting deadlines and budgetsSupervise, direct and coach trainees and junior staff on your assignments, with early review of their workBuild and maintain strong client relationships through proactive, responsive serviceAssist with preparation of financial statements and consolidated/group accounts — this is a hands-on, practical role, not a "client hands you the numbers" set-upIdentify and communicate audit findings, risks and recommendations, consulting with managers and directors as neededContribute to business development — networking events, internal client functions and feeding into tenders and proposals (with financial incentives for new client wins)Ensure compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements and quality management proceduresMaintain technical knowledge through ongoing CPDWhat They're Looking For EssentialACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification (fully qualified — not part-qualified)Solid experience managing audit assignments and supporting a client portfolioExperience coaching, mentoring and reviewing junior team members' workStrong communication, organisational and relationship-management skillsComfortable managing budgets and timelines (fee negotiation is not required at this level)Experience with group audits and consolidated accounts   DesirableExposure to public sector, not-for-profit or other regulated-entity audit workExperience with owner-managed/SME businesses across a broad range of industriesFamiliarity with CaseWare, Inflo or similar audit/accounts-prep software (training provided if not)Some involvement in tenders, proposals or networking/business development activityThe firm is especially keen to hear from candidates who've worked across a blend of public sector and SME/commercial audit — that combination is hard to find but exactly what makes someone thrive here. Candidates from mid-tier firms tend to transition especially well, though strong candidates from larger firms with genuine SME portfolio exposure are also very welcome.   What You Can ExpectHybrid working with a minimum of three days a week in the office (to support and coach the trainee team) — flexible between Belfast and Newry depending on client base and time of yearCondensed hours — finish at 1pm on FridaysMinimal client site travel — cloud-based audit software means most work is done in-office, with only the occasional day on-site to close out an auditClearly defined, structured progression with annual promotion roundsA genuinely team-first, supportive culture — people pull together when someone's stretched, and it goes both waysReporting into an Assistant Manager/Manager structure with a clear route through to Director levelFinancial incentives for business development and client referrals   Practical DetailsLocation: Belfast preferred; Newry considered for the right candidate with flexibility for travelReports to: Director (public sector team)Interview process: Initial informal Teams call, followed by an in-person interview with senior leadership. No technical assessment for this level.Start: Urgent need, ideally in place ahead of the January public sector audit seasonInterested candidates should be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with demonstrable audit management and team supervision experience.

Qualified Accountant – Business & Economic Advisory About the Role An established advisory practice is looking for a driven, commercially astute Qualified Accountant to join its advisory division. This role suits someone who enjoys blending numbers, commercial judgement and problem-solving to help clients across both the private and public sectors make sound strategic choices. You'll work across a varied client base spanning Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain — helping private businesses secure growth and funding, and helping public bodies plan, appraise and evaluate major capital and economic development schemes. You'll join a small, senior team where you'll get real client-facing responsibility from early on, and the chance to work on projects with genuine, visible impact on local economies. What You'll Be Doing Working with Private BusinessesBuilding business plans that support growth, investment decisions and wider strategyConstructing financial models, forecasts and scenario/sensitivity analysisDrafting applications for regional, national and EU funding and grant schemesAnalysing business performance, margins and growth potentialAdvising on expansion plans, capital spend, innovation and efficiency projectsRunning benchmarking exercises and performance reviewsHelping clients build the case they'll present to lenders or investorsSpotting ways to lift efficiency, profitability and cash flowPresenting findings directly to owners, leadership teams and other stakeholdersWorking with Public Sector BodiesDrafting formal business cases using recognised government appraisal frameworks and departmental guidanceProducing economic appraisals, strategic assessments and options appraisalsCarrying out financial and economic analysis to test value for moneyWriting feasibility studies for regeneration, infrastructure, tourism and economic development schemesCompleting post-project evaluations and wider programme reviewsBuilding financial appraisals and whole-life cost modelsSupporting the development of investment strategies and funding bidsWorking with socio-economic, demographic and market data to shape recommendationsLiaising directly with councils, government departments and funding bodiesAcross BothProducing polished, board- and funder-ready reportsTurning dense financial and economic detail into clear, actionable recommendationsJuggling multiple live assignments and hitting deadlinesBuilding genuine client relationships and a strong service reputationGetting involved in client meetings, workshops and presentationsContributing to business development and proposal writingWorking closely with colleagues across the wider advisory functionStaying current on funding schemes, government policy and economic trendsWhat We're Looking For Must-HavesA recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)Strong analytical ability, financial modelling skill and confident report writingA track record of digging into complex financial data and drawing out commercial conclusionsAdvanced Excel skillsA sharp eye for detailStrong organisational and project-management abilityConfidence engaging with senior stakeholdersComfort managing competing priorities with a good degree of independenceA proactive mindset — happy to question assumptions and push toward practical solutionsNice-to-Haves Any of the following would be an advantage:Background in business advisory, consultancy or strategic planningExperience preparing business cases, economic appraisals or feasibility studiesExposure to funding applications or public funding schemesFinancial modelling or investment appraisal experienceWork in economic development, regeneration or the public sectorFamiliarity with government economic appraisal frameworksWhat Matters in This RoleCommercial awarenessStrategic, joined-up thinkingAnalytical rigour and problem-solvingAbility to interpret and simplify financial detailStrong writing and presentation skillsClient relationship managementAttention to detailTime managementCollaborative team workingSelf-motivation and initiativeWhat You Can Expect From Us We aim to support our people both professionally and personally, with a benefits package built around flexibility, wellbeing and long-term career support.Generous annual leave allowance, with options to buy extra days or carry some overFlexible/agile working arrangements around start and finish timesA contributory pension schemePrivate healthcare coverEnhanced family leave (maternity and paternity)Access to a confidential employee wellbeing and support serviceA paid day each year to volunteer for a cause you care about

Pay and Bill Officer Trinnovo Group  |  Finance  About Trinnovo GroupTrinnovo Group is a fast-growth, international recruitment and advisory business bringing together specialist brands across technology, regulatory and life sciences sectors, alongside our own social enterprise. We're a certified B Corp with offices spanning London, Manchester, Dublin, Zug and the US, and our mission is to build diversity, create inclusion and encourage workplace innovation across everything we do.About the role We're looking for a detail-driven Pay and Bill Officer to run our weekly contractor pay and bill cycle across multiple territories and currencies. You'll make sure contractors are paid correctly and on time, clients are invoiced accurately, and our ledgers stay clean. You'll work closely with the Credit and Billings Manager, who directs your day-to-day activity, and the Finance Manager, who owns your line management, goals and performance. You'll also build relationships with key partners including Sonovate, umbrella companies, our timesheet portal provider, and our external Swiss payroll contact.What you'll be doing Transactional accountingPerform weekly bank reconciliations every Monday across all trading accounts, matching debtor and contractor balances on the debtor ledgerProduce the missing timesheet report each MondayMatch receipts and funding drawdowns correctly against the Sonovate balance sheet accountWeekly and monthly contractor cycleConvert weekly approved timesheets into sales invoices and self-bills for Ireland, Switzerland, Germany and umbrella companiesExport sales invoices and self-bills to NetSuite via CSV upload for the correct entityUpload sales invoices to Sonovate for fundingGenerate contractor payments from NetSuite to clear the bank each Friday, running one pay cycle per currencySwiss labour leaseConvert approved timesheets into sales invoices and upload them to Sonovate for fundingDownload timesheet data and send it to our external Swiss payroll contactProcess the payroll payment and upload the resulting payroll journal to NetSuiteDownload and upload sales invoice data to NetSuite via CSVContractor careResolve contractor payment queries across Sonovate and non-Sonovate arrangementsUpdate contractor bank details on NetSuite based on evidence providedTroubleshoot Sonovate portal issues that are holding up contractor paymentsLiaise with umbrella companies on payment issues and urgent payment supportPerm invoicingIssue draft and final perm invoices based on the weekly perm starters reportEnsure customers are set up correctly in NetSuiteWhat we offer youHands-on exposure to contractor pay models across five territories and multiple currenciesDirect coaching from the Credit and Billings Manager on billing and collections, and from the Finance Manager on the wider finance cycleSupport towards a relevant qualification, such as AAT or a payroll qualificationThe chance to get involved in automation and systems improvements across the pay and bill cycle