Job Description
Audit Senior Manager?? Milton Keynes?? £70,000 – £90,000 + Bonus & Excellent Benefits (DOE)
Are you an experienced Audit Senior Manager looking to take on a strategic leadership role within a Top 15 UK firm with genuine progression opportunities?
We are partnering with a nationally recognised accountancy practice with a strong international network and an established presence in Milton Keynes. The firm combines technical excellence with a people-first culture, offering clear pathways to Director and beyond.
This is a pivotal leadership role, supporting Partners and Directors in delivering strategic growth while leading complex audit assignments and managing key client relationships.
The Role
As Audit Senior Manager, you will oversee a substantial and varied portfolio, balancing client expectations, technical delivery and commercial performance.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading complex audit and accounts assignments from planning to completion
* Managing a large and diverse client portfolio, including OMBs across multiple sectors
* Acting as the primary relationship lead on key client engagements
* Supporting Partners and Directors in executing the firm’s strategic objectives
* Motivating, developing and coaching Managers and wider team members
* Ensuring quality control, technical compliance (UK GAAP, FRS102, FRS101, IFRS) and budget management
* Identifying growth opportunities within your portfolio and contributing to business development initiatives
* Managing WIP, recoverability and resource planning across multiple projects
This is a visible leadership role with real influence over team direction and client strategy.
About You
* ACA / ACCA qualified
* Minimum 5 years’ post-qualified experience within external audit and general practice
* Strong technical expertise across UK GAAP, FRS102, FRS101 and IFRS
* Proven experience managing large client portfolios
* Demonstrable leadership ability with experience developing and mentoring managers
* Commercially astute with the confidence to identify and pursue new opportunities
* Strong organisational and communication skills
You’ll be a natural leader — someone who challenges the status quo, drives performance and builds trusted, long-term client relationships.
What’s on Offer
* £70,000 – £90,000 salary (depending on experience)
* Discretionary bonus
* Hybrid and agile working (including two home-working days)
* 33 days holiday including bank holidays, with option to buy/sell additional days
* Structured succession planning and genuine Director pathway
* Comprehensive wellbeing support, including 24/7 confidential assistance
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Audit Senior Manager seeking a strategic leadership role within a forward-thinking and growing firm.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.