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

Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK accountancy and advisory firm in Manchester seeks an Audit Senior to supervise audit assignments and coach junior colleagues. The ideal candidate will be progressing towards an ACA/ACCA qualification, have experience in Audit and Assurance, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers opportunities for career development, competitive benefits including private medical cover and pension matching, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Pension matching

Enhanced parental leave

Volunteering days

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• At least 18 months’ experience in Audit and Assurance within an accountancy practice.
• Experience in leading external audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Knowledge of International Standards on Auditing and UK GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Supervise audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Review the work of junior colleagues and coach them.
• Deliver quality service using technological solutions.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualification

Experience in Audit and Assurance

Strong communication skills

Confident in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Education

Progress towards ACA/ACCA qualification or AAT qualified

Tools

Caseware software

Job description

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

Job Type: Full‑time

Highlighted Points for this Job

• Audit Senior or Semi‑Senior position
• Location: Manchester office
• Role: Supervise audit assignments and coach junior colleagues
• Qualifications: ACA/ACCA qualification, experience in Audit and Assurance
• Company: Leading UK accountancy and advisory firm

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.

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

• Supervise audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Review work of junior colleagues and coach/support them.
• Use technological solutions and people skills to deliver quality service on time and on budget.
• Collaborate with wider audit team to delight clients.

Skills / Knowledge / Expertise

• Progressing towards ACA/ACCA qualification with professional/applied skills stage completed, or AAT qualified.
• 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.
• Experience preparing accounts under UK GAAP.
• Confident in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Strong communication skills for working with senior staff and clients.
• Knowledge of Caseware software and Mercia audit methodologies is a bonus but not essential.
• UK work eligibility without restrictions.

Why Join Us?

• Career Development: From learning opportunities to career coaching.
• Competitive Benefits: Private medical cover, pension matching, enhanced parental leave.
• Flexibility That Works for You: Agile working is embedded in our culture.
• Perks That Go Beyond: Volunteering days, wellbeing initiatives.

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.

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