Senior Auditor / Assistant Manager – £48k-£58k, Hybrid

About the role

A highly respected top‑50 accountancy firm is seeking an experienced Audit Senior / Assistant Manager to join its growing team in Milton Keynes. The role offers a varied workload, client interaction and the chance to mentor junior staff while developing technical expertise.

Key responsibilities

• Leading and delivering audit assignments for a varied client base with turnovers ranging from SMEs through to larger corporate businesses
• Planning audits, completing fieldwork and finalising assignments to agreed deadlines and budgets
• Supporting and reviewing the work of junior team members while providing technical guidance where required
• Preparing statutory accounts and consolidated accounts under FRS102
• Drafting corporation tax computations and supporting related compliance work
• Producing management recommendations following completion of audit assignments
• Assisting with group reporting requirements where acting as a component auditor
• Preparing accounts for limited companies, partnerships and LLPs
• Building strong working relationships with clients and acting as a trusted point of contact throughout engagements

Required profile

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or be at an advanced stage of studies
• At least 2.5 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice environment
• Strong external audit experience gained throughout your career to date
• Good working knowledge of accounting standards including FRS102
• Confidence managing assignments with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and client‑facing skills

Required skills

• CCH
• Xero
• Sage
• QuickBooks

What we offer

• Competitive salary £48,000 – £58,000 per year
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear progression route towards management
• Exposure to a diverse and high‑quality client portfolio
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Modern systems and technology
• Strong emphasis on work‑life balance in Milton Keynes