Audit Senior

Menzies LLP; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of Chartered Accountants is seeking an Audit Senior to join their Stevenage office. This role involves ensuring audits are performed to a high standard, managing audit teams, and developing client relationships. Suitable candidates will be ACA / ACCA qualified or part-qualified with relevant experience, and will benefit from supportive training and competitive salaries.

Benefits

Competitive salary reviewed bi-annually

Paid study leave and personal guidance

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ICAEW, ICAS, Irish Institute, or equivalent).
• 2 years' work experience ideally in Audit and Assurance.
• Recent experience leading external audit assignments.

Responsibilities

• Planning, execution, and completion of audits.
• Preparation of accounts, reports, and assignments.
• Leading on-site audit teams with minimal supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Independent working

Education

ACA / ACCA / CA qualified or part-qualified

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Audit Senior

Employer Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 24 Jun 2025

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Job Details

Menzies is an equal opportunities employer, recruiting, employing, training, paying, and promoting regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age. We are building a first-class team and value a diverse mix of talented people doing their best work.

Are you a Qualified or Part-Qualified Audit Senior?

We are looking for an Audit Senior to join our Stevenage office Audit team.

We would consider Qualified or Part-Qualified candidates with ideally 2 years' work experience and professional exam stage completed. If in doubt, please apply to discuss your level of experience further.

The purpose of this role is to play a key part in the audit team, ensuring that audit planning, fieldwork, and completion are performed to a sufficient standard, ultimately enabling Menzies to sign audit reports.

Key Responsibilities

1. Planning, execution, and completion of audits reporting to managers and partners.
2. Preparation of accounts, reports, and other assignments as required.
3. Coordinate planning with clients, including liaising with relevant departments within the firm.
4. Communicate and build relationships with clients and related third parties.
5. Lead on-site audit teams and complete jobs with minimal supervision, meeting deadlines and within budget.
6. Business development, including promoting the firm and its services to existing clients and prospects.
7. Development and supervision of trainees.

The Person

• ACA / ACCA / CA qualified or part-qualified accountant (ICAEW, ICAS, Irish Institute, or equivalent international qualification)
• Recent experience in Audit and Assurance within an accountancy practice
• Experience leading external audit assignments from planning to completion stages under International Standards on Auditing
• Experience of preparing accounts in accordance with UK GAAP
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong communication skills with senior staff and clients
• Confident user of Microsoft Office suite – Intermediate/Advanced user of Word and Excel
• Motivated to take responsibility for the role and maintain high-quality service
• Sound knowledge of key risks applicable to specific audits and awareness of own limitations and when to ask for assistance

Company

Interested in a career in business & advisory? Then why not train with one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing firms of Chartered Accountants in the South East and become an expert advisor to SME businesses!

Menzies, a top 25 firm of Chartered Accountants, was established in 1912. Since then, we have grown to become one of the largest firms in the South East, servicing all kinds of businesses across various industries. We have 8 offices, each situated in the heart of the local community, and enjoy long-term relationships with both local and national clients.

At Menzies, we offer trainees the benefits of working in a smaller team environment – personable, friendly, and supportive – with the same commitment to training and varied long-term career prospects as larger firms. We provide all-round professional training with support, paid study leave, tutoring, specialised courses, personal guidance, and a competitive salary reviewed bi-annually and upon passing exams.

Company info

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Location: 1st Floor, Midas House, 62 Goldsworth Rd, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6LQ, GB

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