Audit Supervisor

About the Company:

Our client is a leading firm of chartered accountants, registered auditors and tax advisers. They have almost 100 years of experience, and possess several industry experts, demonstrating the key role they play in the industry. They work with many of the most successful businesses and entrepreneurs, helping them facilitate growth and preserve wealth. Their core values are central to everything they do, with the highest standards of technical excellence and professionalism always maintained.

They recognize that people are the most important asset and work hard to ensure that all staff are aided throughout their personal development and have a great work life balance. Additionally, there is significant opportunity to progress within the practice, through internal recruitment and clear progression plans. The culture is inclusive and encourages diversity, ensuring all individuals are encouraged to grow together.

About the Role:

They are looking for a motivated and skilled individual to join the busy and expanding team as the head of audit. The chosen individual will need to be a fully qualified Accountant as well as possess experience in practice. Experience will ideally be strong in leading teams on audit assignments. The company works with many of the most exciting and rapidly growing small and medium-sized companies. Subsequently, you will be able to reach the peak of your career through highly stimulating work with high calibre clients.

Benefits:

There are several benefits to joining this prestigious firm. This includes joining one of the most vibrant and fast paced workplaces in the industry, in which the client service offering is constantly changing. The salary will be great (£70,000 - £100,000), as well offer several benefits, including social events and professional subscriptions. You will also be offered full freedom and a great work-life balance through flexible working hours and hybrid working options, as well as a generous holiday allowance.

Responsibilities:

• You will be heading the department, liaising with the managers, and the rest of the team to provide a high-quality service to our clients, and to meet departmental objectives and KPI’s.
• You will be accountable for developing the department, the team and be a role model.
• You will develop relationships with the clients and team so that you are the “go-to” person delivering highly professional and compliant audit services, and to be able to provide technical advice and assistance.
• You will be assisted by our existing partners and RI’s, who will assist you in delivering specialist audit services to your clients and be there as a sounding board for you.
• You will also be recognizing and providing added value services to the clients to help them prosper.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience of working in a medium sized practice working with SME’s.
• Be ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Managerial experience in a practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge, e.g. UK GAAP, FRS102, IFRS and ISA’s.
• Charity experience would be beneficial but not essential.
• Fortitude and drive as well as a adaptable in your approach to work.
• Knowledge of CCH ideal
• Pro-active approach to tasks whether they are big or small.
• Self-motivated, and ambitious