Audit Senior - Not for Profit-Charities

ACCA Careers; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Private medical cover

Pension matching

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible working

Wellbeing initiatives

Volunteering days

Job summary

Menzies LLP in Heathrow is seeking an Audit Senior or Part-Qualified Auditor to join our Not-for-Profit & Charities External Audit team. You will work with a diverse portfolio of charity clients, lead audits, and develop experience within the NFP sector.

We value people, offer agile working, career development, private medical cover and pension matching. You’ll be supported by Managers and Partners to grow technically and professionally while delivering high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CA with external audit experience.
• Experience in charities and not-for-profit sector is preferred.
• Strong Excel/Word and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion in line with ISA.
• Review work of junior team members and assess audit risks.
• Develop client relationships and deliver high-quality service.
• Support Managers and Partners with technical and people management skills.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CA

Audit experience

UK GAAP knowledge

Excel/Word

Client relationship

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!

We’re looking for an ambitious Audit Senior or Part Qualified to join our high-performing Audit & Assurance Not For Profit - Charities team based in our Heathrow office. This is your chance to be part of a professional services firm that values its people as much as its clients. If you’re passionate about working within the NFP-Charities sector then you could fit right in!

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 household-name charities and national organisations to ambitious growing charities, you will work with a diverse range of organisations making a real difference.
• 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.

Key Responsibilities

Join our growing Not-for-Profit & Charities External Audit team in Heathrow as an Audit Senior or Part-Qualified Auditor.

This is a great opportunity for an auditor looking to take the next step in their career and develop their experience within the Charities and Not-for-Profit sector. Previous experience in this sector would be beneficial, but is not essential, we are equally interested in candidates with strong external audit experience who are keen to develop their expertise in this area.

You will work across a diverse portfolio of clients, with a particular focus on charities and not-for-profit organisations, reporting directly to a Manager or Senior Manager.

Depending on your level of experience, you’ll take increasing responsibility for planning and leading audit assignments, while remaining hands‑on in more complex areas of larger audits. You’ll also have the opportunity to review work, support and develop junior team members, and build strong relationships with clients.

Supported by experienced Managers and Partners, you’ll continue to develop your technical, leadership, commercial and people management skills, giving you a strong platform for further career progression while delivering an exceptional service to clients across the sector.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We’re looking for a qualified /part qualified ACA, ACCA or CA accountant with experience in external audit gained within an accountancy practice.

Ideally, you'll have exposure to the Charities & Not-for-Profit sector, including auditing charities and preparing financial statements in accordance with the Charities SORP, we would also welcome applications from strong corporate audit professionals who are keen to develop their expertise in this specialist area.

You will have experience leading audit assignments from planning through to completion in accordance with International Standards on Auditing, a strong understanding of financial statements under UK GAAP, and building strong relationships with clients and colleagues. We're looking for someone who is confident managing their own workload, reviewing the work of junior team members, identifying audit risks, and delivering a high‑quality client service. Strong communication skills, commercial awareness, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, are essential.

Job 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.

To find out more about our benefits please read here

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.