Senior Accounts Specialist – Outsourced Accounting

About the role

We have a great opportunity for an Accounts Senior to join our Outsourced Accounting Services team in the Woking (or London) office. The role strengthens Menzies’ SAP capability by delivering expert outsourced accounting and advisory services to a diverse client base, supporting the full finance function from transactional accounting to management accounts and statutory reporting, while mentoring junior team members.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare accurate management accounts and oversee day‑to‑day accounting activities for clients, acting as an extension of their finance team.
• Maintain accounting records, prepare working papers and complete month‑end adjustments, with a focus on SAP‑based clients.
• Produce VAT returns and ensure compliance with current legislation.
• Develop trusted relationships with clients, partners and colleagues, delivering advisory‑led service.
• Coach and mentor junior staff, supporting their professional growth.
• Collaborate across Menzies service lines to deliver integrated solutions and add value for clients.
• Assist clients with year‑end processes, preparing high‑quality statutory financial statements.

Required profile

• AAT Level 4 qualified (or equivalent) and working towards or holding a Level 7 professional qualification such as ACA or ACCA.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a finance or accounting role, including at least 12 months using SAP.
• Strong Excel skills and solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Excellent communication skills and a detail‑oriented approach to delivering high‑quality work.

Required skills

• SAP (transaction processing and reporting)
• Advanced Excel for data analysis
• VAT preparation and compliance
• Statutory accounting and financial statement preparation

What we offer

• Career development opportunities, including learning programmes and coaching.
• Competitive benefits such as private medical cover, pension matching and enhanced parental leave.
• Agile working arrangements and generous leave policies.
• Additional perks like volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.