Audit Executive - MK

Ambition Europe Limited; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Ambition Europe Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to manage a varied client portfolio, lead on audit work, and develop junior colleagues. You will report to managers, directors, and partners in a firm that values professional growth and strong client service.

The role offers hybrid working with two home days per week, core hours 10am–2pm, and a competitive salary package with opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified (required).
• Strong, up-to-date technical knowledge of accounting standards and recent developments.
• Proficient in Sage, Excel, and Word.
• Confident communicator with clients and colleagues.
• Well organized with ability to manage varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients across industries, meeting deadlines with reporting to managers/directors/partners.
• Leading audit planning, identifying risk areas, and efficient evidence gathering.
• Supervising and reviewing junior team members to ensure quality before handover.
• Handling client correspondence to organise assignments, timelines, and scheduling.
• Carrying out on-site client visits and building client relationships.
• Monitoring filing deadlines including corporation tax and Companies House submissions.
• Liaising with other departments to ensure timely compliance work.
• Collating and summarising project data into clear reports.

Skills

Client communication

Team leadership

Attention to deadlines

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Sage

Excel

Word

Job description

If you're a qualified auditor looking for a role where your technical skills, client relationships, and team leadership genuinely matter, this could be the right next step.Our client is a well-regarded accountancy practice looking for an experienced Audit Senior to manage a varied client portfolio, lead on complex audit work, and support the development of junior colleagues. You'll work closely with managers, directors, and partners in a team that takes professional development seriously and invests meaningfully in its people.Working pattern: Hybrid (two home working days per week, core office hours 10am to 2pm).

What you'll be doing

• Managing a portfolio of clients across a range of industries, meeting all deadlines and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, with direct reporting to managers, directors, and partners
• Leading on audit planning, including preparing planning memoranda, identifying risk areas, and determining the most efficient approach to gathering audit evidence
• Supervising and reviewing the work of senior, semi-senior, and junior team members, ensuring files are complete and all review points are addressed before handover to the manager or partner
• Handling client correspondence directly to organise assignments, agree timelines, and coordinate scheduling
• Carrying out on-site client visits, acting as a trusted adviser and building strong, lasting relationships
• Monitoring filing deadlines across the portfolio, including corporation tax and Companies House submissions
• Liaising with other departments to ensure compliance work is planned and executed at the right time
• Collating and summarising project data into clear, reviewable formats, including draft projections and reports

What we're looking for

• ACA or ACCA qualified, with solid experience in an accountancy practice
• Strong, up-to-date technical knowledge of accounting standards and recent developments in the field
• Proficient in Sage, Excel, and Word
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively across a wide range of clients and colleagues
• Well organised, with the ability to manage a varied workload and competing priorities
• Client-focused and commercially aware

Nice to have

• Experience with CaseWare audit software
• Prior experience supervising junior team members (6 to 12 months preferred)
• Basic knowledge of corporation tax computation preparation

Why join

Our client is committed to the wellbeing, development, and recognition of every member of their team. Here's what you can expect:

• Hybrid working with two home working days per week and flexible core hours (10am to 2pm)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to five additional days
• Competitive salary package
• Employee recognition awards, including performance bonuses and other recognition initiatives
• Structured succession planning programme and a supportive management structure to help you reach your long-term goals
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering free, confidential 24-hour support including unlimited counselling sessions and virtual GP access for you and your family