- Location
- Woking Office
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Accounts Senior
Department: Outsourced Business Services
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Woking Office
Description
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 have a great opportunity for an Accounts Senior to join our Outsourced Accounting Services team in the Woking or London office.
Play a key role in strengthening Menzies' SAP capability by delivering expert outsourced accounting and advisory services to a diverse client base. You'll support clients across the full finance function, from transactional accounting to management accounts and statutory reporting, while sharing your expertise, mentoring junior team members and helping our team continue to grow.
Why Menzies?
At Menzies, our culture is our cornerstone. We blend technical excellence with genuine care for our people and clients. With over 1100 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, 2025 and now also 2026
🌟 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.
At Menzies, our culture is our cornerstone. We blend technical excellence with genuine care for our people and clients. With over 1100 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, 2025 and now also 2026
🌟 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.
Key Responsibilities
Here’s what you’ll be doing:
📊 Deliver high-quality management accounts – Prepare accurate and insightful management accounts while overseeing clients' day-to-day accounting activities and becoming a trusted extension of their finance team.
💼 Support the full finance function – Maintain accounting records, prepare working papers and complete month-end adjustments, with a particular focus on supporting clients who use SAP.
📑 Prepare VAT returns – Apply your technical knowledge to produce accurate VAT returns and ensure compliance with the latest legislation.
🤝 Build trusted client relationships – Develop strong relationships with clients, Partners and colleagues, providing a responsive, professional and advisory-led service.
🌱 Support and develop others – Share your knowledge by coaching and mentoring junior team members, helping them grow while maintaining high standards of quality and delivery.
🔗 Work collaboratively across Menzies – Partner with colleagues across service lines to deliver seamless, joined-up solutions that add real value for our clients.
📈 Prepare statutory financial statements – Support clients through the year-end process by preparing high-quality statutory accounts and ensuring deadlines are met.
📊 Deliver high-quality management accounts – Prepare accurate and insightful management accounts while overseeing clients' day-to-day accounting activities and becoming a trusted extension of their finance team.
💼 Support the full finance function – Maintain accounting records, prepare working papers and complete month-end adjustments, with a particular focus on supporting clients who use SAP.
📑 Prepare VAT returns – Apply your technical knowledge to produce accurate VAT returns and ensure compliance with the latest legislation.
🤝 Build trusted client relationships – Develop strong relationships with clients, Partners and colleagues, providing a responsive, professional and advisory-led service.
🌱 Support and develop others – Share your knowledge by coaching and mentoring junior team members, helping them grow while maintaining high standards of quality and delivery.
🔗 Work collaboratively across Menzies – Partner with colleagues across service lines to deliver seamless, joined-up solutions that add real value for our clients.
📈 Prepare statutory financial statements – Support clients through the year-end process by preparing high-quality statutory accounts and ensuring deadlines are met.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
What We’re Looking For:
We're looking for someone who enjoys building strong client relationships, has a passion for delivering high-quality accounting services, and is keen to develop their career within a collaborative and supportive team. If you're confident using SAP, enjoy problem-solving, and take pride in producing accurate work, we'd love to hear from you.
We're looking for someone who enjoys building strong client relationships, has a passion for delivering high-quality accounting services, and is keen to develop their career within a collaborative and supportive team. If you're confident using SAP, enjoy problem-solving, and take pride in producing accurate work, we'd love to hear from you.
🎓 Qualifications
- Ideally AAT Level 4 qualified (or equivalent).
- Working towards, or already qualified in, a Level 7 professional qualification such as ACA or ACCA.
💼 Skills & Knowledge
- Experience using SAP, including processing transactions and ideally producing reports.
- Strong Excel skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret financial data.
- A solid understanding of accounting principles and the ability to apply technical knowledge to real client situations.
- Confident working independently while also contributing as part of a collaborative team.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
🤝 What You'll Bring
- A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage your workload and meet deadlines.
- Confidence in taking ownership of your work and delivering excellent client service.
- A collaborative mindset, with a willingness to share knowledge and support the development of junior colleagues.
- The ability to build positive working relationships across teams and service lines.
- A commitment to maintaining high professional standards and continually developing your technical expertise.
🚀 Experience
- At least 2 years' experience working within a finance or accounting environment.
- A minimum of 12 months' experience using SAP in a finance or accounting role.
- Experience working collaboratively within a team to deliver client assignments.
- Experience preparing statutory accounts would be advantageous but isn't essential.
- German language skills would be beneficial but are by no means essential.
🚗 Travel
- A willingness to travel occasionally to other Menzies offices and client sites when required.
Job Benefits
Why Join Us?
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.
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.
To find out more about our benefits please read here
Skills
ExcelSAPAgileCompliance
