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.