Audit Senior (Qualified / Part-Qualified / Semi-Senior) in Manchester

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 a Part‑Qualified Audit Senior or Semi‑Senior to join our high‑performing Audit & Assurance team based in our Manchester 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 colleagues and a national presence 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.

What’s the Role About? The successful candidate will join our growing audit team in Manchester. 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.

What we’re looking for: Are you studying towards an ACA/ACCA/CA qualification with experience in Audit and Assurance within an accountancy practice? We’re seeking someone with experience in leading external audit assignments from planning to completion under International Standards on Auditing and preparing accounts in accordance with UK GAAP. 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.

Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate will join our growing corporate audit team in Manchester. 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 AAT 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 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 software and Mercia audit methodologies is a bonus but not essential. Candidates must have UK work eligibility without restrictions.

Benefits: 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 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 focus on optimising clients’ businesses financially, operationally, and strategically. We employ approximately 1100 trusted advisors in Audit, Tax & Advisory Services, across 11 locations UK wide. Our industry sector specialisation sets us apart. Expert teams work in collaboration with each other delivering a host of business, tax and commercial advisory projects over and above the market leading assurance and compliance work undertaken for UK and International clients. 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.

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