ACA Audit & Assurance Graduate Programme - August 2025

MENZIES LLP; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm as part of the ACA Audit & Assurance Graduate program at Menzies LLP. You'll embark on a rewarding career in accountancy with structured development, gaining insights into financial operations while contributing to high-quality audits. Enjoy benefits such as agile working, a comprehensive CSR program, and a supportive environment that encourages diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Agile working policy

Dress for your day policy

23.5 days holiday plus bank holidays

Structured career development plans

Vibrant CSR program & social events

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support 24/7

Qualifications

• Collaborative individuals eager to take on new challenges.
• Minimum of 2:2 undergraduate degree in any degree discipline.
• Comfortable working with numbers and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed, risk-based reviews of financials.
• Supervise other trainees by the second year based on progression.
• Challenge financial operations and improve internal processes.

Skills

Collaborative

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Numerical aptitude

Education

2:2 undergraduate degree

5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 (including Maths and English Language)

2 x A levels (A-C) and one other A level or equivalent

Job description

Description

Menzies is an equal opportunities employer which means that we recruit, employ, train, pay, and promote regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We are building a first-class team and, to do so, we know that we need a diverse mix of talented people doing their best work.

Join Menzies LLP on our ACA Audit & Assurance Graduate programme and embark on an exciting career journey in accountancy. We’ll invest in you to develop the knowledge, skills and experience you need to build an exciting career full of diverse opportunities and unique experiences. You’ll enjoy a fast-tracked career development plan that recognises your potential and rewards your ambition.

About us

At Menzies LLP, we are dedicated to being a leading firm of advisers and accountants for individuals and businesses. Our approach is driven by BRIGHTER THINKING — combining finance expertise with strategic insight, all while staying true to our core values: Inspire, Innovate, Collaborate, and Empathise .

Proudly recognised as one of the Best Graduate & Apprenticeship Employers for the past five years by JobCrowd.com, we are committed to nurturing future talent.

The ACA Programme

You will be based in our Audit & Assurance service line where you'll gain valuable commercial insights into how organisations operate and the challenges they face. Your responsibilities will grow as you progress through the programme, with the potential to supervise other trainees by your second year.

What does our Audit & Assurance team do?

Our Audit & Assurance teams carry out a detailed, risk-based review of a company’s financials to determine whether the financial statements are an accurate reflection.

We look to challenge the financial operations of a company and help to improve the internal processes of a business. This is critical in today’s business world as its financial statements are one of only a small number of documents that a company will place into the public domain, and a quality audit gives confidence in what is delivered to all stakeholders.

What do we look for?

️ Individuals who are collaborative and eager to take on new challenges
️ A minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate degree in any degree discipline
️ Minimum of 2 x A levels (A-C) and one other A level or equivalent
️ 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 (including Maths and English Language or equivalent)
️ Ability to absorb new information and adapt quickly
️ Comfortable working with numbers and demonstrating strong attention to detail
️ Clear and thoughtful written and verbal communication skills
️ Able to explain financial information in an accessible and supportive manner

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What can we offer?

Agile working policy
Dress for your day policy
23.5 days holiday plus bank holidays
Structured career development plans
A vibrant CSR program & social events to connect with colleagues
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential support 24/7

Explore our comprehensive employee benefits package here: Menzies Employee Benefits

At Menzies LLP, we support individuals from all backgrounds to develop and succeed in their careers. If you are interested in starting your career in Audit & Assurance and joining an inclusive team, apply now for our next intake.

Due to the large volume of applications we receive for each role, we may not always be able to respond to your application within a short-term time period. However, every application is reviewed by a member of the Talent Acquisition team against the criteria set-out.