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!
Exciting opportunity to join our Outsourcing team as a Senior in our Hertfordshire office! We're committed to delivering high-quality work to our clients.
Why Menzies?
At Menzies, Our Culture Is Our Cornerstone. We Blend Technical Excellence With Genuine Care For Our People And Clients. With 1000 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 and this is why we were recognised as one of the Best Places to Work 2024 and 2025
Work with Inspiring Clients: You’ll be working with a range of clients so no two days will be the same.
Collaborate Across The Firm: Working with various people across the firm to raise the profile of Menzies Academy
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.
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Prepare management accounts for outsourcing clients.
- Oversee clients’ accounting activities and ensure accurate maintenance of accounting records and supporting working papers.
- Calculate and post month-end adjustments and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reporting.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns, applying relevant technical knowledge and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Deliver ad hoc project work including cloud accounting software conversions, bespoke reporting setup, and accounting catch-up exercises.
- Preparation of statutory financial statements
- Review accounts preparation work completed by junior team members.
- Coach and support junior staff, ensuring they receive clear instructions, appropriate training, and feedback on completed work.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, relationship managers, and partners.
- Stay up to date with technical developments and make effective use of cloud accounting tools such as Xero, QuickBooks, Caseware and Dext to deliver efficient, high-quality service.
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Working towards or qualified in a relevant qualification – AAT,ACA,ACCA, CIMA and with previous bookkeeping experience
- Ability to apply technical accounting knowledge to real life client situations
- Previous experience using accounting software packages, namely Caseware, Xero and QuickBooks
- Strong Excel skills are essential
- Excellent attention to detail
- Takes ownership of tasks, where applicable
- Demonstrates effective communication skills with client, as will often be main point of day-to-day contact
- Understands and takes an interest in their client’s business goals and sector
- Supports and develops junior staff by sharing technical and practical experience
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.
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.
