Audit Senior Manager 2
Date: 11 Sept 2025
Location: Milton Keynes, ENG, GB, MK9 1FD
Company: MHA
Audit Senior Manager
Milton Keynes
Salary depending on experience + benefits
What Sets Us Apart
At MHA, we’re about people first – our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As one of the UK’s top 13 accountancy firms and a proud member of Baker Tilly International, the 9th largest network in the world, we are a hub of global knowledge with a strong local commitment.
Our people-focused approach truly sets us apart. Here, you won’t just be another face in the firm; you’ll be part of an ambitious, driven team dedicated to continuous learning and growth. We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success. With access to unparalleled resources and award-winning development programmes, you’ll have the freedom to shape your career while making a meaningful impact. We take immense pride in being awarded gold for Investors in People. This recognition reflects our deep commitment to nurturing talent and ensuring every individual feels valued and supported.
Here, You’ll Go Beyond Numbers
We’re looking for a talented Audit Senior Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and embraces the chance to tackle complex challenges. At MHA, you’ll be surrounded by passionate professionals who are dedicated to making a difference. Your work in Audit will go beyond the numbers – it’s about building meaningful client relationships, understanding their businesses, navigating risks, and delivering insights that drive real results.
Your responsibilities
Your focus is on supporting the Partners and Directors in the delivery of the firm’s strategy and leading client relationships on some complex assignments. You will manage a large portfolio and will be responsible for balancing levels of output with client expectations and budget.
You will motivate your team, across multiple projects, applying breadth and depth of knowledge and experience to generate practical solutions for our clients. You will take the lead on more complex and challenging assignments. You will utilise your internal and external networks to spot opportunities in your existing portfolio and start to generate new business opportunities for the Firm.
You will encourage your team to challenge the status quo and respond confidently to the challenge, using their ideas to drive your team forward. You will play a critical role in the development of your management team, directing and coaching them to meet their goals and the objectives of the Firm.
Qualifications and skills
- Fully qualified ACA/ACCA with a minimum of 5 years’ post qualified experience in external audit, accounts and general practice
- Experience working with OMBs covering a range of industries
- Excellent technical knowledge, UK GAAP, FRS102, FRS101 and IFRS
- Competent user of MS Excel & Word. Experience of Sage, CaseWare and tax software preferred
- Demonstrable ability to motivate, delegate effectively, develop the team and be a strong leader
- Client focus and able to think commercially – able to seek out opportunities within the portfolio
- Communication – oral and written, ability to deal with variety of people in different environments
- Organisational skills – the ability to successfully manage conflicting priorities
- Diplomacy and patience
- Able to understand complex business issues and offer practical solutions
Rewards That Resonate
You’re more than a number to us; you’re an individual with unique talents and aspirations. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, foster your professional growth, and recognise your contributions.
Agile Working: Enjoy the flexibility of core hours from 10 AM to 2 PM and two home working days, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments seamlessly.
33 days holiday Inc. bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days)
Competitive salary package + bonus
New and improved programme for succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential
Employee Assistance Programme: Access a free confidential 24-hour support service, including unlimited counselling sessions and virtual doctors available for you and your family.
And lots more!
Are You Ready to Elevate Your Career?
Apply now and be part of a team that celebrates diversity, champions innovation, and prioritises your success!
Our application form takes just a few minutes to complete and includes some diversity questions. MHA is a committed member of Access Accountancy and as such, we track our diversity stats and actively work to improve on these, year on year, looking at new ways to promote our roles to the widest audience. Any data collected is fully anonymised before sharing with any external parties, as per our Data Protection Policy and is not visible to hiring managers, or used in any way during the selection process.
Req ID: 2268