Audit Supervisor

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Borehamwood; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance (Death in Service)

Group Income Protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Fully funded training packages

Holiday entitlement

Long-service milestones

Job summary

Sopher + Co is looking for an experienced Audit & Accounts Supervisor to join our Borehamwood team. The role is client-facing and involves delivering high-quality assurance services across a diverse client portfolio while supervising junior staff.

The ideal candidate will have ACA or ACCA qualification, strong supervisory skills, and solid experience with audit software and MS Excel. Expect a dynamic, collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification with advanced professional experience in accounting practice.
• Strong supervisory, leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across clients, staff and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring compliance with legislation and firm standards.
• Act as first point of contact for allocated clients and manage information flow.
• Supervise and develop junior team members; coordinate audit teams to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Prepare audit planning memoranda, programmes and budgets, and identify key audit risks.
• Prepare audit reports, management letters and closing reports.
• Stay up to date with developments in audit, accounting, taxation and relevant software.

Skills

Supervisory

Leadership

Excel skills

Client communication

Autonomous working

Time management

Education

ACA or ACCA

Tools

Audit software

MS Excel

Job description

Location: Hybrid / Borehamwood, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Accounting & Finance | Audit & Practice
Salary: Negotiable salary

About us

Big decisions deserve clear thinking.

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.

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.