Audit Senior

ACCA Careers; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Private medical cover

Pension matching

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible agile working

Job summary

Menzies in the UK is seeking an experienced Audit professional to join our Cardiff audit team. Reporting to the Audit Manager, you will supervise the progress of audit assignments from planning through to completion and review the work of junior colleagues, coaching their development.

Engagements may be remote or on client sites, using a range of technologies to deliver quality service. We’re looking for a qualified accountant or someone studying towards ACA/ACCA/CA with recent Audit and

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or studying towards ACA/ACCA/CA with audit experience.
• Experience leading external audits from planning to completion.
• Experience in Audit and Assurance within an accountancy practice.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with strong communication.
• Familiarity with UK GAAP or IFRS accounting frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise progress of audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Review work of junior colleagues and coach their development.
• Deliver audits remotely or on client sites using available technology.

Skills

Audit & Assurance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

ACA/ACCA/CA qualification or in progress

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job 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.

If you’re ready to make an impact, lead with purpose, and work in a place where your voice truly matters, keep reading!

Why Menzies?

At Menzies, Our Culture Is Our Cornerstone. We Blend Technical Excellence With Genuine Care For Our People And Clients. With a National Presence And Over 1000 Colleagues In The UK, We’ve Built a Culture Based On Shared Values And Mutual Respect. Here’s Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• People First: Our work-life balance isn’t just talk. From agile working to generous leave, we create space for what matters to you.
• Work with Inspiring Clients: From multinational groups to large corporates across diverse industries, no two days are the same.
• Collaborate Across Borders: Working with our network HLB International to be part of a team that thrives on knowledge-sharing and supporting businesses with global ambitions.
• Innovate with Purpose: We’re always looking for better ways to work—leveraging tech, simplifying complexities, and delivering value.
• Empathy at Our Core: We don’t just serve our clients; we build trusted relationships that stand the test of time.

Why Join Us?

At Menzies, we know that success starts with our people. That’s why we offer:

• Career Development: From learning opportunities to career coaching, we’ll help you achieve your goals.
• Competitive Benefits: Private medical cover, pension matching, and enhanced parental leave, to name a few.
• Flexibility That Works for You: Agile working is embedded in our culture.
• Perks That Go Beyond: From volunteering days to wellbeing initiatives, we care about your whole self.

About Menzies

We’re a leading UK accountancy and advisory firm with a passion for supporting businesses across the globe. Our #BrighterThinking approach combines finance expertise with strategic commercial insights, helping our clients thrive in an ever-changing world. Join a firm that’s as ambitious as the businesses we support. Bring your expertise to Menzies and help us deliver brighter thinking, every day.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will join our growing audit team in Cardiff. Reporting directly to an audit Manager, you will be responsible for supervising the progress of audit assignments from planning through to completion. You will also be reviewing the work of junior colleagues as well as coaching and supporting them in their development. Our audit engagements may take place remotely or on client sites, so you will utilise a range of technological solutions in addition to your people skills to deliver a quality service, on time and on budget, working in collaboration with the wider audit team to delight our clients.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

Are you a qualified accountant or studying towards, ACA/ACCA/CA with recent experience in Audit and Assurance within an accountancy practice? We’re seeking someone with expertise in leading external audit assignments from planning to completion under International Standards on Auditing and preparing accounts in accordance with UK GAAP or IFRS. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team, have strong communication skills to collaborate with senior staff and clients, and be a confident user of the Microsoft Office suite, especially Word and Excel. If you’re motivated to take ownership of your role, deliver high-quality service, and have a sound understanding of key audit risks while knowing when to seek assistance, we’d love to hear from you

Benefits

At Menzies, we know that success starts with our people. That’s why we offer:

• Career Development: From learning opportunities to career coaching, we’ll help you achieve your goals.
• Competitive Benefits: Private medical cover, pension matching, and enhanced parental leave, to name a few.
• Flexibility That Works for You: Agile working is embedded in our culture.
• Perks That Go Beyond: From volunteering days to wellbeing initiatives, we care about your whole self.

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About Menzies LLP

Menzies is a proudly independent UK business advisory and accountancy practice with true national coverage and international connections. As a full-service firm with strong sector specialisms, we have a proven track record supporting both businesses, not-for-profits and individuals to successfully reach their financial goals. We’re proud to be a Certified B Corp™. and part of a global community of over 10,000 businesses recognised for meeting high standards of social and environmental responsibility, accountability, and governance. This certification reflects the way we already do business, putting people and relationships first, supporting our communities, investing in our teams, and helping clients build sustainable, future-focused organisations. We continue to take a relationship-led approach to our client relationships. We use our Brighter Thinking methodology to empower clients with greater confidence and certainty in the face of increasing complexity. Founded in 1912, Menzies is headquartered in London with coverage nationally in England & Wales and has 1100+ employees and a turnover of £110m. Our clients are mid-size and large privately held corporates, non-profits, and individuals, across the UK and internationally via major market country-desks, and in 157 countries globally through Menzies membership of HLB, the global advisory and accounting network.