Audit Supervisor

Mellis Blue; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Mellis Blue in Godalming is seeking an Audit Supervisor to lead audits for small to mid-sized clients across sectors. You will plan audits, assess risk, design procedures, and review junior staff to uphold high standards.

You will work with managers and partners to deliver accurate, timely, and compliant audits while mentoring trainees, preparing statutory financial statements, and supporting process improvements and business development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent international qualification).
• Current Audit Supervisor, or a recently qualified Audit Senior with experience leading audits and supervising junior team members.
• Strong technical audit and accounting knowledge, including experience of UK GAAP and auditing standards.
• Experience supervising, coaching and developing junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments for a portfolio of small and medium-sized clients across a range of sectors.
• Plan audits, perform risk assessments and identify key audit areas.
• Design and review audit testing, including substantive and analytical procedures.
• Review the work of junior team members, providing constructive feedback and coaching.
• Mentor, train and support audit trainees and part-qualified staff.
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements and audit reports.
• Communicate audit findings, recommendations and key issues to managers and partners.
• Prepare audit completion documentation, including audit highlights reports and summaries of adjusted and unadjusted differences.
• Liaise with tax and other specialist teams to ensure a coordinated service to clients.
• Review forecasts, challenge assumptions and assess going concern considerations where appropriate.
• Monitor audit progress and budgets, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining quality.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering a professional, commercially aware service.
• Support business development activities and promote the firm's services to prospective and existing clients.
• Ensure audit work is completed in accordance with regulatory requirements, professional standards and firm procedures.

Skills

ACA/ACCA

Audit leadership

UK GAAP knowledge

Client relationships

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Time management

Business development

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA/ACA qualification

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Audit Supervisor to join our client's dynamic team based in Godalming. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and managing audit assignments for a diverse portfolio of small to medium-sized clients across various sectors. Your key duties will include planning audits, performing risk assessments, designing audit procedures, and reviewing the work of junior staff to ensure high standards are maintained.

You will work closely with managers and partners to deliver accurate, timely, and compliant audits while providing exceptional client service. Additionally, you will mentor and support less experienced team members, prepare statutory financial statements, communicate audit findings, and contribute to identifying opportunities for process improvements and business development. This role offers a vibrant environment for professional growth, leadership development, and future career advancement within a supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments for a portfolio of small and medium-sized clients across a range of sectors.
• Plan audits, perform risk assessments and identify key audit areas.
• Design and review audit testing, including substantive and analytical procedures.
• Review the work of junior team members, providing constructive feedback and coaching.
• Mentor, train and support audit trainees and part-qualified staff.
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements and audit reports.
• Communicate audit findings, recommendations and key issues to managers and partners.
• Prepare audit completion documentation, including audit highlights reports and summaries of adjusted and unadjusted differences.
• Liaise with tax and other specialist teams to ensure a coordinated service to clients.
• Review forecasts, challenge assumptions and assess going concern considerations where appropriate.
• Monitor audit progress and budgets, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining quality.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering a professional, commercially aware service.
• Support business development activities and promote the firm's services to prospective and existing clients.
• Ensure audit work is completed in accordance with regulatory requirements, professional standards and firm procedures.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent international qualification).
• Current Audit Supervisor, or a recently qualified Audit Senior with experience leading audits and supervising junior team members.
• Strong technical audit and accounting knowledge, including experience of UK GAAP and auditing standards.
• Experience supervising, coaching and developing junior team members.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Commercially aware, with the confidence to identify opportunities to add value to clients and support business development activities.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and self‑motivated, with the ability to use initiative and work independently when required.
• Adaptable and responsive to changing priorities and client needs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high‑quality work.
• Ability to establish credibility and trust with clients.
• Experience working across a variety of sectors and client types would be advantageous.

This opportunity promises a stimulating work environment with the chance to enhance your leadership capabilities and advance your career within a reputable firm. Our client offers competitive benefits, ongoing professional development, and a collaborative culture committed to excellence.

If you are a driven Audit Senior eager to progress and make a tangible impact, this role provides the ideal platform to achieve your career aspirations (UK experience essential).