Audit Executive – hybrid – Milton Keynes

Overview

As Audit Executive, you will manage a varied client portfolio across sectors, taking ownership from planning to completion. You will work with Managers and Partners to deliver high-quality audits while developing technical and leadership capabilities. The role offers exposure to a broad client base within a supportive, growth‑oriented firm that is part of a global network. You’ll contribute to value­-added services and benefit from clear progression in a people‑focused culture.

Pay / Benefits

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days home)
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
• Wellbeing support including 24/7 confidential assistance
• Clear progression pathways
• Structured succession planning

Responsibilities

• Manage audit assignments from planning through completion
• Produce planning memoranda and identify risk areas and audit approaches
• Delegate, supervise and review junior team members’ work
• Monitor WIP and escalate issues proactively
• Be the main client contact and manage correspondence/scheduling
• Tackle complex audit areas on selected assignments
• Ensure deadlines are met including Companies House and corporation tax filings
• Identify opportunities to cross-sell and introduce wider firm services

Key requirements

• AC A/ACCA/ICAS qualified
• Newly qualified or up to 1 year PQE in practice
• Experience leading audits and supervising junior staff
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and audit software (e.g. CaseWare, Sage, Alpha Tax, VPM/Central)
• Organised, commercially aware and confident managing multiple assignments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive team player with client relationship skills

• communication
• team leadership
• client relationship management
• CaseWare
• Sage
• Alpha Tax

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