Weâre working with established and growing accountancy practices across Birmingham who are adding headcount in their external audit teams due to continued client demand.
This opportunity is suited to audit\-trained accountants currently working in UK practice who want strong audit exposure, varied clients, and clear progression within a professional firm.
Depending on level, you will:
Plan, run, and finalise external audit assignments from start to completion
Lead onsite audit teams and supervise junior staff during fieldwork
Assess controls, test audit areas, clear review points, and deliver high\-quality files
Act as the day\-to\-day contact for clients during audits
Work closely with Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners on audit delivery
Undertake some accounts or compliance work where required, however external audit remains the core focus
Typical audit split ranges from 70â100% external audit, depending on role and firm.
Current UK accountancy practice experience is essential
Strong external audit background (internal audit is not relevant)
ACA or ACCA qualified, finalist, or part\-qualified with solid audit experience
Experience working with SME to mid\-market clients
Comfortable leading audits and supervising junior team members
Good working knowledge of UK GAAP and exposure to IFRS is beneficial
Audit Senior
Assistant Manager
Audit Manager
(Salary and responsibility aligned to experience and qualification.)
Full right to work in the UK is required
UK passport or valid long\-term visa essential
Sponsorship is not available
Apply with your CV or message for a confidential discussion.
Current UK accountancy practice experience is essential
Strong external audit background (internal audit is not relevant)
ACA or ACCA qualified, finalist, or part\-qualified with solid audit experience
Experience working with SME to mid\-market clients
Comfortable leading audits and supervising junior team members
Good working knowledge of UK GAAP and exposure to IFRS is beneficial
