Audit Senior (Qualified)

We are currently looking for a passionate & talented fully Qualified Audit Senior to join our growing & dynamic firm in the Leatherhead office as soon as possible (both immediately available and candidates on a notice period will be considered).

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning, execution and completion of audits reporting to managers and partners
• Preparation of accounts, reports and other assignments as required
• Co-ordinate planning at clients including liaising with relevant departments within the firm
• Communicating and building relationships with clients and related third parties
• Leading on-site audit teams and completing jobs with minimal supervision, to deadlines and within budget
• Business development including promoting the firm and its services to the existing client base and prospects
• Development and supervision of trainees

Required Skills & Attributes:

• ACA/ ACCA/ CA qualified accountant (ICAEW, ICAS, Irish Institute or equivalent international qualification)
• Minimum 3 years experience in Audit and Assurance within an accountancy practice 
• Experience of leading external audit assignments from fieldwork to completion stages under International Standards on Auditing
• Experience of preparing accounts in accordance with UK GAAP is a must
• Confident user of Microsoft Office suite – Intermediate/Advanced user of Word and Excel.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong communication skills with senior staff and clients
• Motivated to take responsibility of the role and maintain a high level of quality service across
• Eligibility to work in the UK without any restrictions

Desirable skills but not a must have requirement:

• Knowledge of Caseware software system
• Knowledge of Mercia audit methodologies

About Menzies

Our focus at Menzies is providing a #BrighterThinking approach, going the extra mile to keep clients on-track to achieve their personal and business objectives. As a leading UK accountancy & advisory firm we have a passion for advising entrepreneurs and SMEs through our sector-led teams.

We apply the same principles to individuals within the firm. Our people are ambitious, self-motivated and encouraged to develop their skill set and realise their potential.

We operate out of a network of offices across Surrey, Hampshire, Cardiff and London, providing our clients with easy access and local knowledge.

Many of our clients are expanding overseas and benefit from the outward perspective we can provide via our active membership of HLB International.

#BrighterThinking is how we sum up the difference we make, as a firm, to our clients and in the way we hire and develop talent in Menzies. It’s finance and accounting expertise, combined with strategic commercial thinking and a promise to add real value across all areas of our client’s businesses.

Menzies Offer:

Come and work for a recognized employer of choice, where we can offer you a dynamic and rewarding environment with exposure to a diverse range of clients and industry sectors. Our package and benefits are very competitive and work life balance is part of our company culture, we have office locations in London, Surrey, Hampshire and Cardiff and we are a strong believer in developing our staff throughout their career:

• Competitive base salary
• 25 days annual leave entitlement a year (plus bank holidays)
• Private Medical Cover
• Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Employer contribution & matching pension scheme
• Flexible working policy 
• Each office location has agreements with local businesses which offer great discounts
• Learning and Development opportunities throughout your Menzies career
• CSR Program & Social Events - each office will be involved in various charity and sporting activities to help raise the brand profile and give back to the local community
• Employee Assistance Program - our EAP is available for all Menzies employees. As well as being a confidential support line, it also offers practical financial and life management advice 24 /7 and is completely confidential.

Agencies:

When we require external assistance with our vacancies we will reach out to our PSL supply chain, please be aware we operate a very strict PSL policy with close relationships with our suppliers and cannot respond to agencies outside of the PSL. We do not accept speculative CV's as an introduction. Please do not contact individual hiring managers or the Talent Acquisition team.