what is it like moving from audit into industry?
(UK)
I had my final interview for financial accountant looking after mainly CAPEX, and then final interview for management accountant for a SME, recently PE backed IT company.
No offers yet but the interviews so far leaves me feeling positive, which is promising because I am ready to leave audit for good, though I plan to just resign anyway next week even if I dont get offers because I am tired.
So here I am already romanticising my leave and wondering about what life could like on the other side. I am most worried about the learning curve at the start but honestly if I can get through audit I feel like I can get through it all.
What is it like, more interested in people's views about PE backed companies? I suppose more scrutiny over the packs to the Board, and less chill than your average management accountant role, but still better than audit?
Posted May 1, 2026, 5:51 PM UTC