Audit Senior

Audit Senior / Assistant Manager - Accountancy Practice

As an Audit Senior / Assistant Manager - Accountancy Practice, based in Milton Keynes, you'll join a well-established, award‑recognised audit function within a leading professional services environment, known for strong development pathways and a genuinely supportive culture. This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a varied, high‑responsibility position within Milton Keynes, working closely with experienced leadership teams while gaining exposure to a diverse client portfolio and technically challenging assignments.

The wider Milton Keynes office environment is fast‑paced yet collaborative, offering a strong balance of progression and work‑life quality. You'll be joining a top 50 professional services environment where quality, training, and long‑term career development are genuinely prioritised.

In this role, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio and play a key part in delivering high‑quality audit and financial reporting work:

• Planning, leading, and completing audit assignments across a wide range of clients and sectors
• Supervising and supporting junior team members through fieldwork and technical queries
• Managing audit files through to completion, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with deadlines
• Preparing statutory financial statements, including consolidated accounts under relevant reporting standards
• Drafting corporation tax computations and supporting wider compliance work
• Producing clear, commercially focused recommendations following audit fieldwork
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and contributing to strong working relationships

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or actively working towards qualification with strong exam progression
• Solid background in external audit within a professional practice environment
• Strong technical understanding of financial reporting and audit methodology
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with clients and internal teams
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritise workload, and take ownership of assignments
• Experience reviewing and supporting junior team members is highly desirable
• Exposure to complex or varied client structures would be advantageous

• Competitive salary: £48,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working model with strong flexibility built in
• Clear progression routes into Assistant Manager and Manager levels
• Exposure to a broad and technically interesting client base
• Ongoing professional development and structured training support
• Collaborative, supportive team culture focused on quality and progression
• Modern systems and tools to support efficient delivery