Audit Senior (Qualified / Part-Qualified)

ACCA Careers; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Private medical

Pension matching

Parental leave

Flexible working

Job summary

Menzies LLP is seeking an Audit Senior or part Qualified Audit Senior to join our Audit & Assurance team in the Solent area. The successful candidate will supervise audit assignments, review junior staff work, and coach development while delivering quality service on time and on budget.

We value diverse talent and offer agile working and strong career development. Applicants with ACA/ACCA progress and UK work eligibility are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification in progress or achieved.
• 18–24 months of audit and assurance experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience leading external audit assignments from fieldwork to completion under ISA.
• UK GAAP knowledge and strong communication with senior staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Supervise audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Review work of junior staff and provide coaching.
• Work with remote or client-site engagements using tech tools and collaboration.

Skills

Audit & Assurance

Client communication

MS Office

Education

ACA/ACCA progression

Tools

Caseware

Inflo

Mercia

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 Audit Senior or part Qualified Audit Senior to join our high-performing Audit & Assurance team in our Solent 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 Solent. 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.

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.