Audit Senior

Insite Public Practice Recruitment Limited; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Progression to Manager

Structured training

Modern systems

Job summary

Insite Public Practice Recruitment Limited is seeking an Audit Senior / Assistant Manager for a Milton Keynes-based accountancy practice. You will take ownership of a varied portfolio and lead audit and financial reporting assignments across sectors.

The role offers hybrid working, clear progression to Assistant Manager and Manager, ongoing professional development, and exposure to a broad client base within a supportive, quality-focused culture.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification or actively working towards with strong exam progression.
• Solid external audit background in a professional practice environment.
• Ability to manage deadlines and lead assignments with supervision of juniors.

Responsibilities

• Planning, leading, and completing audit assignments across a wide range of clients and sectors.
• Supervising and supporting junior team members through fieldwork and technical queries.
• Managing audit files through to completion, ensuring accuracy and deadlines.
• Preparing statutory financial statements, including consolidated accounts.
• Drafting corporation tax computations and supporting wider compliance work.
• Developing client relationships and delivering clear, commercially focused recommendations.

Skills

External audit experience

Client relationship skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or progress

Job description

Audit Senior / Assistant Manager - Accountancy Practice

Opportunity Overview

As an Audit Senior / Assistant Manager - Accountancy Practice, based in Milton Keynes, you'll join a well-established, award-recognised audit function within a leading professional services environment, known for strong development pathways and a genuinely supportive culture.

This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a varied, high-responsibility position within Milton Keynes, working closely with experienced leadership teams while gaining exposure to a diverse client portfolio and technically challenging assignments. The wider Milton Keynes office environment is fast-paced yet collaborative, offering a strong balance of progression and work-life quality.

You'll be joining a top 50 professional services environment where quality, training, and long-term career development are genuinely prioritised.

What you'll be doing

In this Audit Senior / Assistant Manager - Accountancy Practice role, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio and play a key part in delivering high-quality audit and financial reporting work:

• Planning, leading, and completing audit assignments across a wide range of clients and sectors
• Supervising and supporting junior team members through fieldwork and technical queries
• Managing audit files through to completion, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with deadlines
• Preparing statutory financial statements, including consolidated accounts under relevant reporting standards
• Drafting corporation tax computations and supporting wider compliance work
• Producing clear, commercially focused recommendations following audit fieldwork
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and contributing to strong working relationships

What we're looking for

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or actively working towards qualification with strong exam progression
• Solid background in external audit within a professional practice environment
• Strong technical understanding of financial reporting and audit methodology
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with clients and internal teams
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritise workload, and take ownership of assignments
• Experience reviewing and supporting junior team members is highly desirable
• Exposure to complex or varied client structures would be advantageous

What's on offer

• Competitive salary: £48,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working model with strong flexibility built in
• Clear progression routes into Assistant Manager and Manager levels
• Exposure to a broad and technically interesting client base
• Ongoing professional development and structured training support
• Collaborative, supportive team culture focused on quality and progression
• Modern systems and tools to support efficient delivery