Audit Senior (Qualified / Part-Qualified)

Menzies LLP; Guildford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Private medical cover

Pension matching

Enhanced parental leave

Agile working

Volunteering days

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Menzies LLP, Gatwick Office, is seeking an Audit Senior or part Qualified Audit Senior to join our high-performing Audit & Assurance team in Gatwick. You will oversee audits from planning through completion, supervise juniors, and coach their development.

Engagements may be remote or on client sites, using a range of technologies to deliver a quality service on time and on budget. ACA/ACCA progression with 18–24 months’ audit experience is preferred, along with solid UK GAAP knowledge, MS Office

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification progression with professional/applied skills stage completed.
• 18–24 months’ experience in Audit & Assurance within an accountancy practice, leading external audit assignments.
• Proficient in UK GAAP, strong communication with staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Supervise progress of audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Review work of junior colleagues and coach their development.
• Engage in remote or on-site audits, using technology to deliver quality service on time and budget.

Skills

Audit experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

UK GAAP knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA eligibility

Tools

Caseware

Inflo

Mercia audit methodologies

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.

Department

Audit & Assurance

Location

Gatwick Office

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Audit Senior or part Qualified Audit Senior to join our high-performing Audit & Assurance team in our Gatwick office. This is your chance to be part of an accountancy firm that values its people as much as its clients. If you’re passionate about working with ambitious businesses, from growing international groups to established corporates 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 1000 Plus 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.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will join our growing Audit Team in Gatwick. 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 ACA qualified or progressing towards your ACA/ACCA qualification with the professional/applied skills stage completed? We’re looking for a driven professional with at least 18-24 months’ experience in Audit and Assurance within an accountancy practice, including leading external audit assignments from fieldwork to completion under International Standards on Auditing. You should have experience preparing accounts under UK GAAP, be confident using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), and possess strong communication skills for working with senior staff and clients. If you’re motivated, a team player who can also work independently, and committed to delivering high-quality service, we’d love to hear from you! Knowledge of Caseware or Inflo software and Mercia audit methodologies is a bonus but not essential. Candidates must have UK work eligibility without restrictions.

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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