External Audit Senior / Manager Birmingham

The Skills Coalition; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Skills Coalition in Birmingham is seeking experienced professionals for External Audit Senior/Manager roles. You will plan and lead external audits, supervise staff, and liaise with clients across SME to mid-market portfolios, with UK GAAP knowledge and IFRS exposure regarded as beneficial.

Roles cover Senior and Manager levels with progression aligned to experience and qualification; salary and responsibilities reflect expertise.

Qualifications

• Must have current UK accountancy practice experience.
• Strong external audit background (internal audit not relevant).
• ACA or ACCA qualification, finalist, or part-qualified with solid audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, run, and finalise external audit assignments from start to finish.
• 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.
• Collaborate with Managers, Senior Managers and Partners on audit delivery.
• External audit remains the core focus; some accounts or compliance work may be undertaken.

Skills

External audit

Audit leadership

Client communication

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification, finalist, or part-qualified

Job description

External Audit Senior / Manager Birmingham

Birmingham, United Kingdom | Posted on 05/02/2026

External Audit Senior / Assistant Manager / Manager

Location: Birmingham

UK Accountancy Practice

We’re working with established and growing accountancy practices across Birmingham who are adding headcount in their external audit teams due to continued client demand.

This opportunity is suited to audit-trained accountants currently working in UK practice who want strong audit exposure, varied clients, and clear progression within a professional firm.

The Role

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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

Levels Covered

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

Right to Work

Full right to work in the UK is required

Sponsorship is not available