Audit Supervisor

TPF Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK audit firm is seeking an experienced Audit Supervisor in London. The role involves leading end-to-end audits, supervising teams, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and leadership skills are essential. The position offers a hybrid working option alongside generous benefits including holiday, life cover, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Hybrid working

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Group Life Cover & Permanent Health Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Discounted gym membership

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading audit teams including group audits.
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP and auditing standards.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive end-to-end audits for large companies.
• Oversee audit teams and provide coaching and guidance.
• Maintain close liaison with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Audit management

Client interaction

Team development

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Audit Supervisor role for a London client, supporting planning, supervising, and carrying out full end-to-end audits. Responsible for achieving agreed budgets and meeting deadlines, setting objectives for more junior staff, supervising on-site, reviewing work, and coaching on the job where necessary.

Responsibilities

• Audit Management: Lead comprehensive end-to-end audits for large companies, from planning to execution and completion, ensuring the delivery of a complete audit file for managerial review.
• Team Supervision: Oversee audit teams on-site, review the work of junior staff, and provide on-the-job coaching and technical guidance in accounting and auditing.
• Compliance: Ensure all work is carried out under primary accounting frameworks, including UK GAAP, FRS 101, FRS 102, and IFRS.
• Complex Audits: Identify and manage complex audit areas with the support of senior managers and directors.
• Recommendations: Draft recommendations for management to improve internal controls following audit fieldwork.
• Client Interaction: Maintain close liaison with clients and stakeholders, including direct contact at partner and director levels.
• Team Development: Motivate and encourage the audit team, assist with their career development, and contribute to internal training courses.
• Practice Promotion: Actively promote the firm\'s interests with clients, prospective clients, and third parties.
• Special Projects: Assist with special projects such as company valuations, HMRC investigations, and proposal pitches.
• Practice Development: Client engagement, business development, and internal networking to build relationships within the firm and with clients.

Qualifications

• Qualifications: ACA/ACCA or internationally recognized chartered accounting qualification.
• Experience: Proven experience leading audit teams, including group audits, and conducting substantive and controls-based audit testing.
• Technical Competence: Strong understanding of UK GAAP and auditing standards, with practical IFRS experience desired but not essential.
• Personal Attributes: High level of motivation and initiative, excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a personable and confident demeanor.
• Client and Team Relations: Ability to build rapport with clients and motivate team members, while effectively managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy/sell additional leave
• Group Life Cover & Permanent Health Insurance
• Health Cash Plan (non-contributory)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Season Ticket Loan (post-qualifying period)
• Discounted gym membership, Tastecard & Perkbox access
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension scheme

Please contact Andy Irvine on 02038314441, [e-mail] or Andrew Irvine LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.