AAT Trainee Audit Apprenticeship

A student/graduate opportunity in accounting, focusing on audit and assurance, with structured learning, career progression, and office-based work in the UK.

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.

Join Menzies LLP on our AAT Level 3 – 4 Apprenticeship programme and embark on an exciting career journey in accountancy. We’ll invest in you to develop the knowledge, skills and experience you need to build an exciting career full of diverse opportunities and unique experiences. You’ll enjoy a fast-tracked career development plan that recognises your potential and rewards your ambition. 

About us 
Menzies LLP is on a mission to be recognised as the leading firm of advisers and accountants to individuals and businesses. Inspiring people through BRIGHTER THINKING is how we sum up the difference we make to our clients.

It’s our finance and accounting expertise, combined with strategic commercial thinking with our values as the bedrock of our success. At Menzies LLP we strive to Inspire, Innovate, Collaborate and Empathise.

The AAT Programme 
You will be based in our Audit & Assurance department where you'll gain valuable commercial insights into how organisations operate and the challenges they face.

Your responsibilities will grow as you progress through the programme. Your career with Menzies doesn't just stop once you complete your AAT qualification, you can be given the opportunity to progress onto further studies, such as the 3-year ACA qualification.

What does our Audit & Assurance team do?

Our Audit & Assurance teams carry out a detailed, risk-based review of a company’s financials to determine whether the financial statements are an accurate reflection. 

We look to challenge the financial operations of a company and help to improve the internal processes of a business. This is critical in today’s business world as its financial statements are one of only a small number of documents that a company will place into the public domain, and a quality audit gives confidence in what is delivered to all stakeholders. 

What do we look for?

✔️ Individuals who are collaborative and eager to take on new challenges
✔️ Minimum of 2 x A levels (A-C) and one other A level or equivalent
✔️ 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 (including Maths and English Language or equivalent)
✔️ Ability to absorb new information and adapt quickly
✔️ Comfortable working with numbers and demonstrating strong attention to detail
✔️ Clear and thoughtful written and verbal communication skills
✔️ Able to explain financial information in an accessible and supportive manner

What can we offer?

🌍 Agile working policy
👗 Dress for your day policy
🌴 23.5 days holiday plus bank holidays
📈 Structured career development plans
🎉 A vibrant CSR programme & social events to connect with colleagues
🤝 Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential support 24/7

At Menzies LLP, we support individuals from all backgrounds to develop and succeed in their careers. If you are interested in starting your career in Accounts and joining an inclusive team, apply now for our next intake.

About Menzies LLP

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.