Senior/Manager, External Audit Leader – UK Practice

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

Job summary

The Skills Coalition in London is seeking an External Audit Senior/Assistant Manager/Manager to join a growing UK practice. You will lead external audit assignments from planning to completion, supervise staff on site, and act as the main client contact.

The role offers clear progression, exposure to SME to mid-market clients, and a focus on UK GAAP with IFRS exposure as a bonus. The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist, with solid UK practice audit experience.

Qualifications

• UK accountancy practice experience is essential.
• Strong external audit background with SME to mid-market exposure.
• 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, and deliver high-quality files.
• Act as day-to-day client contact during audits.
• Collaborate with Managers, Senior Managers and Partners on delivery.
• External audit remains the core focus (accounts/compliance as needed).

Skills

External audit

Team leadership

Client liaison

UK GAAP knowledge

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified, finalist, or part-qualified

Job description

The Skills Coalition in London is seeking an External Audit Senior/Assistant Manager/Manager to join a growing UK practice. You will lead external audit assignments from planning to completion, supervise staff on site, and act as the main client contact.

The role offers clear progression, exposure to SME to mid-market clients, and a focus on UK GAAP with IFRS exposure as a bonus. The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist, with solid UK practice audit experience.