Audit Executive

CAnnection; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CAnnection is seeking an Audit Executive in Milton Keynes to join a modern office environment in a regional hub. You will manage a portfolio of clients, lead fieldwork, supervise junior staff and coordinate with other departments to meet deadlines.

The role requires ACA or ACCA with practice experience, strong Excel and Sage skills, and a client-focused, commercially aware mindset. You will contribute to high-quality audit and statutory reporting.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification with practice experience is required.
• Experience supervising junior staff (6–12 months preferred).
• Up-to-date technical knowledge of accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, organising assignments and acting as their day-to-day point of contact.
• Plan and lead audit fieldwork, identifying risk areas and the most efficient approach to gathering evidence.
• Supervise and review the work of seniors, semi-seniors and juniors, ensuring files are complete before sign-off.
• Liaise across departments on compliance deadlines, including corporation tax and Companies House filings.
• Prepare first-draft projections and reports from raw client data.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client-focused

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Excel

Word

Sage

CaseWare

Job description

Top 15 UK Accountancy Firm | Member of a Leading Global Network

About the role

You'll be based in a modern, recently opened office just a 5-minute walk from Milton Keynes train station, in a well-resourced regional hub connected to the firm's wider national practice. You'll get exposure to a diverse client base from owner-managed businesses to large corporates across sectors including retail, hospitality, legal and financial services.

As an Audit Executive, you'll:

• Manage a portfolio of clients, organising assignments and acting as their day-to-day point of contact
• Plan and lead audit fieldwork, identifying risk areas and the most efficient approach to gathering evidence
• Supervise and review the work of seniors, semi-seniors and juniors, ensuring files are complete before sign-off
• Liaise across departments on compliance deadlines, including corporation tax and Companies House filings
• Prepare first-draft projections and reports from raw client data

What you'll bring

• ACA or ACCA qualified, with practice experience
• Experience supervising junior staff (6-12 months preferred)
• Up-to-date technical knowledge of accounting standards
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Sage, and ideally CaseWare
• Strong communication skills and a client-focused, commercially aware approach