Audit Semi Senior

Menzies LLP; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK accountancy firm is looking for an Audit Semi Senior to join their audit team in Crawley. The ideal candidate should be progressing towards ACA/ACCA with at least 18 months in Audit and Assurance. Responsibilities include supervising audit assignments and coaching junior colleagues. This full-time role offers a supportive environment focused on career development and a range of benefits, including private medical cover and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Pension matching

Enhanced parental leave

Career development opportunities

Agile working culture

Qualifications

• Driven professional with at least 18 months’ experience in Audit and Assurance.
• Experience leading external audit assignments under International Standards on Auditing.
• Confident in preparing accounts under UK GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the progress of audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Reviewing work of junior colleagues and coaching them.
• Utilizing technological solutions and people skills for client satisfaction.

Skills

AAT qualified or progressing towards ACA/ACCA

18 months' experience in Audit and Assurance

Preparing accounts under UK GAAP

Strong communication skills

Using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Tools

Caseware software

Job description

Overview

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About Menzies

We’re 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.

Location

Gatwick Office; Crawley (openings in Gatwick, Crawley in early 2026). This is a fresh, modern space designed to support flexible, collaborative working with good transport links and local amenities nearby.

Why Menzies?

At Menzies, Our Culture Is Our Cornerstone. We Blend Technical Excellence With Genuine Care For Our People And Clients. With 750 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, Crawley. 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

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.

About Menzies

We’re a leading UK accountancy and advisory firm with a passion for supporting businesses across the globe. Our #BrighterThinking approach combines finance expertise with strategic commercial insights, helping our clients thrive in an ever-changing world. Join a firm that’s as ambitious as the businesses we support. Bring your expertise to Menzies and help us deliver brighter thinking, every day.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Accounting