Posted 14 days ago
Graduate Programme 2027 - ACCA / CIA - Risk Assurance and Advisory
ManchesterHybrid
AI Summary
Menzies LLP is recruiting graduates for its Risk Assurance and Advisory programme, where they will assess governance, risk management, and internal controls for not-for-profit and public sector clients, with full support to study towards ACCA or CIA.
About this role
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 Risk Assurance and Advisory Graduate 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
At Menzies LLP, we are dedicated to being a leading firm of advisers and accountants for individuals and businesses. Our approach is driven by BRIGHTER THINKING — combining finance expertise with strategic insight, all while staying true to our core values: Inspire, Innovate, Collaborate, and Empathise.
Proudly recognised as one of the Best Graduate & Apprenticeship Employers for the past five years by JobCrowd.com, we are committed to nurturing future talent.
Key Responsibilities
Our Risk, Assurance and Advisory team plays a vital role in assisting our clients to achieve their strategic objectives. The team provides assurance and consulting services to improve the governance, risk management and control processes supporting decision making and overall performance, adding value and ensuring operations are effective, efficient, and compliant.
You'll work with predominantly not-for-profit and public sector organisations to evaluate how well risks are being managed, how the business is running, and if current internal processes are sufficient or could be improved. The work of the team covers all aspects of client performance, from Board level governance, strategic planning and value for money, to HR, health and safety and front-line operations, and complements the work on financial control and the financial statements undertaken by the client’s corporate auditors.
As part of this opportunity, you’ll receive full support to study towards a recognised professional qualification, with the option to pursue either the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), helping you build a strong foundation for long-term career progression.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
✔️ Individuals who are collaborative and eager to take on new challenges
✔️ A minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate degree in any degree discipline
✔️ 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
✔️ A minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate degree in any degree discipline
✔️ 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
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you!
Benefits
🌍 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
👗 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 Risk Assurance and Advisory and joining an inclusive team, apply now for our next intake.
Due to the large volume of applications, we receive for each role, we may not always be able to respond to your application within a short-term time period, so please bear with us. However, all applications will receive an outcome by late January.
Every application is reviewed by a member of the Talent Acquisition team against the criteria set-out. Should your application be successful we will be running Assessment Centres throughout February and March 2027.
Every application is reviewed by a member of the Talent Acquisition team against the criteria set-out. Should your application be successful we will be running Assessment Centres throughout February and March 2027.
Skills
ACCAAssuranceCIAData AnalysisExcelFinancial ControlFinancial StatementsGovernanceInternal ControlsRisk Management
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