Audit Executive (Qualified) - Milton Keynes

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Ref: 2030 Date Posted: Thursday 12 Mar 2026

Audit Executive (Qualified)
Milton Keynes
Competitive salary + excellent benefits

Are you ready to bring your audit expertise to a role where your skills and perspective can make a real impact?

A well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice is looking for a qualified Audit Executive to join their growing Milton Keynes team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility and working closely with clients across a broad range of industries.

The Opportunity

You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive audit team where professional development and career progression are genuinely encouraged. The firm has a strong reputation for investing in its people, providing access to excellent training and development opportunities alongside exposure to a diverse client portfolio.

This role offers the chance to go beyond the numbers - building strong client relationships, understanding business challenges and delivering audit insights that add real value.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Managing a portfolio of clients across a variety of industries
  • Ensuring audit assignments are delivered on time and in compliance with relevant regulations
  • Communicating directly with clients to organise assignments, agree timing of work and plan schedules
  • Preparing planning documentation and identifying key risk areas within engagements
  • Supervising and reviewing work prepared by junior team members
  • Liaising with other internal departments to ensure compliance work is planned effectively
  • Preparing and summarising project data for review by managers and partners
  • Monitoring key filing deadlines including Companies House and corporation tax requirements
  • Attending client sites and acting as a trusted adviser, building strong client relationships

What We’re Looking For

  • ACA or ACCA qualified with recent UK accountancy practice experience
  • Experience working on audit assignments from planning through to completion
  • Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior team members (desirable)
  • Basic understanding of tax computations (desirable)
  • Strong IT skills including Excel, Word and accounting software
  • Up-to-date technical knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Client-focused with a proactive and commercial approach

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • Hybrid and flexible working options
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional leave
  • Structured career development and progression opportunities
  • Employee recognition and reward programmes
  • Employee Assistance Programme including wellbeing and counselling support
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment

Interested?

If you’re a qualified audit professional looking to join a progressive firm where you can continue to develop your career and work with a diverse client base, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.