Senior External Audit Lead — UK Practice (Glasgow)

The Skills Coalition; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Skills Coalition in Glasgow is seeking an External Audit Senior / Assistant Manager / Manager for UK accountancy practice roles. You will work on external audits across SME to mid-market clients.

Typically 70–100% external audit, with progression through the firm. Plan, run, and finalise assignments, lead onsite teams, and liaise with clients. ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist with solid audit experience is required, plus UK GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

External audit

UK GAAP

IFRS knowledge

People leadership

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Finalist or part-qualified

Job description

The Skills Coalition in Glasgow is seeking an External Audit Senior / Assistant Manager / Manager for UK accountancy practice roles. You will work on external audits across SME to mid-market clients.

Typically 70–100% external audit, with progression through the firm. Plan, run, and finalise assignments, lead onsite teams, and liaise with clients. ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist with solid audit experience is required, plus UK GAAP knowledge.