Senior External Auditor - Lead UK SME Audits

The Skills Coalition; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Skills Coalition is seeking an experienced External Audit Senior / Manager in Peterborough, UK. You will plan, run and finalise external audits from start to finish, lead onsite teams and supervise junior staff, and act as the day-to-day client contact.

This role targets audit-trained accountants currently in UK practice with strong UK GAAP knowledge and exposure to IFRS; sponsorship is not available and right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Current UK accountancy practice experience is essential.
• Strong external audit background.
• 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.

Skills

External audit

Team leadership

SME to mid-market clients

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

The Skills Coalition is seeking an experienced External Audit Senior / Manager in Peterborough, UK. You will plan, run and finalise external audits from start to finish, lead onsite teams and supervise junior staff, and act as the day-to-day client contact.

This role targets audit-trained accountants currently in UK practice with strong UK GAAP knowledge and exposure to IFRS; sponsorship is not available and right to work in the UK is required.