Audit Senior Assistant Manager

Audit Senior/Assistant Manager | Top 50 Firm | Milton Keynes

Are you an experienced audit professional seeking to elevate your career within a highly regarded, award-nominated team? Do you thrive in an environment that prioritizes professional development, technical excellence, and a healthy work-life balance? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a Top 50 Firm that offers exposure to a diverse client base and a clear pathway for progression. If you are a driven auditor looking to take on more responsibility in planning and supervision while working on challenging, high-value projects, this role offers the perfect platform to make a significant impact.

This Top 50 Firm is a leading practice known for providing high-quality audit, accountancy, and advisory services to a broad range of clients, from owner‑managed businesses to large corporate groups. The firm prides itself on its collaborative, supportive culture where professionals are given the autonomy to lead and the resources to excel. With a commitment to client service excellence and professional growth, the firm provides a structured environment for auditors to develop their technical expertise and build lasting client relationships.

• Lead and supervise audit engagements with turnovers of up to £250 million, covering a variety of sectors including charities, pensions, solicitors, and schools.
• Manage the end‑to‑end audit process from planning through to completion, ensuring all projects are delivered within budget and to strict deadlines.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior staff, assisting them with complex accounting and auditing queries.
• Prepare statutory and consolidated accounts under FRS
  102, as well as draft corporation tax computations for clients.
• Draft detailed management recommendations following the completion of audit fieldwork to add tangible value to your client base.

• Hold an ACA or ACCA qualification, or be at the Advanced Level with a clear plan for completion.
• Possess at least 2.5 years of experience in a practice environment, demonstrating consistent exposure to audit throughout your career.
• Have a proven track record of preparing comprehensive audit files for a diverse portfolio of clients with minimal managerial guidance.
• Demonstrate the ability to handle complex or non‑straightforward client records while maintaining accuracy and meeting tight reporting deadlines.
• Be a confident communicator, capable of building effective, professional relationships with both clients and internal team members.

• Laptop provided for hybrid working flexibility.
• Exposure to high‑value audits with turnovers up to £250 million.

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