External Audit Senior​/Manager

Overview

Full time The Skills Coalition United Kingdom

Posted On 05/02/2026

• Plan, run, and finalise external audit assignments from start to completion
• Lead onsite audit teams and supervise junior staff during fieldwork
• Assess controls, test audit areas, clear review points, and deliver high-quality files
• Act as the day-to-day contact for clients during audits
• Work closely with Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners on audit delivery
• Undertake some accounts or compliance work where required, however external audit remains the core focus
• Typical audit split ranges from 70-100% external audit
  , depending on role and firm.

• Current UK accountancy practice experience is essential
• Strong external audit background (internal audit is not relevant)
• ACA or ACCA qualified, finalist, or part-qualified with solid audit experience
• Experience working with SME to mid-market clients
• Comfortable leading audits and supervising junior team members
• Good working knowledge of UK GAAP and exposure to IFRS is beneficial

• Audit Senior
• Audit Manager
• (Salary and responsibility aligned to experience and qualification.)

Full right to work in the UK is required

Sponsorship is not available

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