Audit Senior Manager
đź“Ť 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