Audit Executive - hybrid

Audit Executive
📍 Milton Keynes (Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days home after qualifying period)
💰 £42,000 – £50,000 (depending on experience) + Bonus & Excellent Benefits

Are you a newly qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS professional – or approaching 1 year PQE – looking to join a progressive Top 15 UK firm where your development is genuinely prioritised?

We are partnering with a nationally recognised, people-focused accountancy firm with a strong presence in Milton Keynes. As part of a leading international network, the firm combines global reach with a supportive, collaborative local culture — offering exposure to high-quality clients alongside clear career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Audit Executive ready to take ownership of a portfolio while continuing to build technical and leadership capability.

As Audit Executive, you will take responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors, working closely with Managers and Partners to deliver high-quality audit services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Producing planning memoranda, identifying risk areas and audit approaches
• Delegating, supervising and reviewing work of junior team members
• Monitoring WIP and communicating any issues proactively
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, managing correspondence and scheduling
• Undertaking complex audit areas on selected assignments
• Ensuring all compliance deadlines are met, including Companies House and corporation tax filings
• Identifying opportunities to add value and introduce wider firm services

You’ll gain strong exposure to a broad client base, allowing you to develop both technically and commercially.

• ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified
• Newly qualified or up to 1 year PQE within practice
• Experience leading audits and supervising junior staff
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and audit software (e.g. Case Ware, Sage, Alpha Tax, VPM/Central)
• Organised, commercially aware and confident managing multiple assignments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

You’ll be a proactive team player who enjoys building client relationships and taking ownership of your work.

• £42,000 – £50,000 salary (DOE)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days home)
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays, with option to buy/sell additional days
• Clear progression pathways and structured succession planning
• Comprehensive wellbeing support, including 24/7 confidential assistance

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that combines technical excellence with a genuine investment in its people.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch.