Audit Senior/Assistant Manager

Reference: 25420_1775558009

Audit Senior/Assistant Manager - Top 50 Firm
Milton Keynes
£42,000 - £52,000 (Flexible for the right candidate)


Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a highly respected Top 50 firm of Chartered Accountants in their search for a talented Audit Senior/Assistant Manager to join their award-nominated Audit team in their new offices in Milton Keynes.

You will report to the Audit Managers and take responsibility for leading audits and supervising junior members of the team. The role offers an approximate split of 80% audit and 20% accounts preparation, giving you a broad and varied workload.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and deliver audits from planning through to completion (approx. 80% audit / 20% accounts).
  • Planning, supervising and carrying out audits with turnovers up to £250 million, including specialist audits (e.g. charities, pensions, solicitors, schools, FSA)
  • Supervise junior staff, providing technical guidance and on-the-job support.
  • Prepare draft corporation tax computations and statutory accounts under FRS 102.
  • Prepare consolidated accounts and assist with group reporting where required.
  • Draft management recommendations following audit fieldwork.
  • Review and finalise audit files within deadlines and budgets.

Key Requirements:

  • ACA / ACCA qualified - Ideally first time passes
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in an accountancy practice with strong audit exposure.
  • Confident managing audits for clients with turnovers up to £250m.
  • Proficiency in CCH, ProAudit, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, and Alphatax (Desirable)
  • Excellent communication skills, both with clients and team members.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.

What's on Offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Laptop and modern tech setup
  • Structured career development and progression opportunities
  • Supportive, award-nominated team culture


This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive firm where your experience will be valued and your development actively supported - all while working with an impressive client base and enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

Interested?
If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - 016 1388 5710/d . petropoulos @ butlerrose . com

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£42,000.00 - £52,000.00
Per annum
GBP42000.00 - GBP52000.00 per annum

Milton Keynes

Permanent

Added 07/04/2026
Reference: 25420_1775558009

Audit Senior/Assistant Manager

Milton Keynes
Permanent

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