ACA Audit Graduate Programme

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

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Manchester is seeking candidates for its ACA Audit Graduate Programme. You will join the Audit & Assurance team, gaining insights into financial operations and helping improve internal processes. Ideal candidates are collaborative and hold a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree. The role offers agile working, structured career development, and a vibrant CSR programme. Apply to start your career in accounts with an inclusive and supportive team.

Benefits

Agile working policy

Dress for your day policy

23.5 days holiday plus bank holidays

Structured career development plans

Vibrant CSR programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Comfortable working with numbers and demonstrating strong attention to detail.
• Ability to absorb new information and adapt quickly.
• Able to explain financial information in an accessible and supportive manner.

Responsibilities

• Gain valuable commercial insights into how organizations operate.
• Supervise other trainees by your second year.
• Conduct detailed, risk-based reviews of financial statements.

Skills

Collaborative

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Education

2:2 undergraduate degree in any discipline

Minimum of 2 x A levels (A-C)

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

Job description

ACA Audit Graduate Programme

Department: Audit & Assurance

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Manchester Office

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.

About us

Menzies LLP is on a mission to be recognised as the leading firm of advisers and accountants to individuals and businesses. Inspiring people through BRIGHTER THINKING is how we sum up the difference we make to our clients. It’s our finance and accounting expertise, combined with strategic commercial thinking with our values as the bedrock of our success. At Menzies LLP we strive to Inspire, Innovate, Collaborate and Empathise. We are proud of having been recognised as one of the best Graduate & Apprenticeship Employers for the past 5 years by JobCrowd.com.

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 programme & social events to connect with colleagues
• 🤝 Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential support 24/7

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 Accounts 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.