Audit & Accounts Supervisor

Sopher + Co; Borehamwood; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance (Death in Service)

Group Income Protection (GIP)

Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7

Digital GP access

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development

Job summary

Sopher + Co, based in Borehamwood, is seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Supervisor for a permanent hybrid role. You will supervise audits, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with Managers, Directors and Partners to deliver high-quality assurance services.

The successful candidate will lead audits from planning to completion, ensure compliance with regulations and firm standards, and drive efficiency and cross-selling opportunities across a varied client

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with advanced audit experience in an accounting practice.
• Strong supervisory and leadership abilities in a client-facing environment.
• Proficient in accounting and audit software and advanced MS Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients and staff.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for allocated clients and ensure clear, professional communication.
• Lead audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring compliance with legislation and firm standards.
• Prepare audit planning memoranda, audit programmes and budgets.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and on-the-job training to junior staff.
• Stay up to date with developments in audit, accounting, taxation and relevant software.

Skills

Audit & accounts supervision

Client communication

Team leadership

Budgeting and planning

MS Excel (advanced)

Time management

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

Job description

At Sopher + Co, we've spent more than 50 years helping entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals navigate complex financial and commercial challenges. From tax planning and private office services to business advisory and technology, we bring everything together to make life simpler and help our clients focus on what matters most.

We don't just solve problems. We build relationships, offer clarity, and give our clients the confidence to move forward. And it's our people who make that possible.

We started in Elstree in 1975, working closely with clients in the media, entertainment and music industries. Today, we support a diverse and prestigious client base across more than 20 sectors, with a continued strong and long-standing presence in entertainment and media. While we've grown, our approach hasn't changed. We keep things straightforward and focus on advice that is practical, personal, and easy to act on.

If something's complex, we simplify it. That's where we add value.

The role

We're looking for an experienced Audit & Accounts Supervisor to join our team in our Borehamwood office on a permanent and hybrid basis.

This is a varied, client-facing role ideal for someone with strong audit experience who can deliver high-quality assurance services across a diverse client portfolio, while effectively supervising and developing junior team members. You'll work closely with Managers, Directors and Partners, ensuring all assignments are completed on time, within budget and in line with firm standards.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Acting as the first point of contact for allocated clients, obtaining required information and ensuring clear, professional communication.
• Building strong internal and external relationships, supporting retention and identifying cross-selling and new business opportunities.
• Leading audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulatory requirements and Sopher + Co standards.
• Preparing audit planning memoranda, audit programmes and budgets, and proactively identifying key audit and control risks.
• Ensuring all audit areas are completed accurately, on time and within budget, and coordinating the audit team effectively.
• Resolving audit file queries and providing clear feedback to junior staff, identifying training and development needs where appropriate.
• Preparing audit reports, management letters and closing reports in accordance with legislation and firm standards.
• Preparing workpapers to Sopher + Co standards, ensuring accurate documentation, filing, scanning and archiving.
• Providing coaching, mentoring and on-the-job training to junior members of the team.
• Supporting billing preparation, drafting client fee quotes, and assisting with small to medium audit proposals.
• Staying up to date with developments in audit, accounting, taxation and relevant software.

What you'll bring

You're technically strong and confident without relying on jargon. You build trust by making complex matters easy to understand.

You're organised, proactive, and take ownership of your work. You're comfortable managing your own workload and deadlines, and know how to prioritise effectively.

You communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally, and are confident dealing directly with clients.

You enjoy working in a collaborative team where knowledge is shared openly and people support one another.

You'll also bring:

• ACA or ACCA qualified, with advanced professional experience in an accounting practice environment.
• Strong supervisory, leadership and team management abilities.
• A strong understanding of accounting and audit software, along with advanced MS Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across clients, staff and management.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• The ability to work autonomously and remain calm under pressure.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach to improving processes and developing others.

What you'll get in return

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, designed to support your health, wellbeing, financial security and career development.

Our benefits include (some available from day one, others after probation or length of service):

• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance (Death in Service)
• Group Income Protection (GIP)
• Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Digital GP access
• Reward Gateway (employee discounts and cashback)
• Generous holiday entitlement, with the option to buy and sell leave
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Fully funded training packages with a generous exam reward structure
• Recognition and long-service milestones
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted wills and LPAs
• Social committee and regular social events
• Fresh fruit in the office

Just as important is the environment. We're a friendly, supportive team where people enjoy working together and take pride in what they do.

You'll have the opportunity to work with a well-known client base across a wide range of industries, gaining exposure that is genuinely unique and difficult to find elsewhere in a firm of our size.

Our commitment

Sopher + Co strongly believe in staff development and continuously encourage internal progression, supporting you to grow your career within the firm.

We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and expect all employees to act in accordance with this principle, recognising its importance to the success of our business.