Audit Executive - hybrid - Milton Keynes

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£42,000 - £50,000, hybrid working, great benefits
Ref: 2016 Date Posted: Sunday 22 Feb 2026

Audit Executive
📍 Milton Keynes (Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days home after qualifying period)
💰 £42,000 – £50,000 (depending on experience) + Bonus & Excellent Benefits

Are you a newly qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS professional – or approaching 1 year PQE – looking to join a progressive Top 15 UK firm where your development is genuinely prioritised?

We are partnering with a nationally recognised, people-focused accountancy firm with a strong presence in Milton Keynes. As part of a leading international network, the firm combines global reach with a supportive, collaborative local culture — offering exposure to high-quality clients alongside clear career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Audit Executive ready to take ownership of a portfolio while continuing to build technical and leadership capability.

 

The Role

As Audit Executive, you will take responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors, working closely with Managers and Partners to deliver high-quality audit services.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing audit assignments from planning through to completion

  • Producing planning memoranda, identifying risk areas and audit approaches

  • Delegating, supervising and reviewing work of junior team members

  • Monitoring WIP and communicating any issues proactively

  • Acting as a key point of contact for clients, managing correspondence and scheduling

  • Undertaking complex audit areas on selected assignments

  • Ensuring all compliance deadlines are met, including Companies House and corporation tax filings

  • Identifying opportunities to add value and introduce wider firm services

You’ll gain strong exposure to a broad client base, allowing you to develop both technically and commercially.

 

About You

  • ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified

  • Newly qualified or up to 1 year PQE within 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

You’ll be a proactive team player who enjoys building client relationships and taking ownership of your work.

 

What’s on Offer

  • £42,000 – £50,000 salary (DOE)

  • Discretionary bonus scheme

  • Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days home)

  • 33 days holiday including bank holidays, with option to buy/sell additional days

  • Clear progression pathways and structured succession planning

  • Comprehensive wellbeing support, including 24/7 confidential assistance

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that combines technical excellence with a genuine investment in its people.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch.