Audit Supervisor

Distinct; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-established accountancy practice is looking to hire an Audit Supervisor for its audit and assurance team. This role offers the opportunity to supervise audits, manage junior staff, and develop leadership skills while working with a diverse client portfolio including SMEs and regulated sectors.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ audit experience in a UK firm.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Leading audits under the guidance of a Manager or Principal.
• Managing on-site audit teams and supporting junior staff.
• Reviewing working papers and ensuring compliance standards.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

IT Literacy

Education

ACA or ACCA part-qualified or newly qualified

Tools

Accounting/Audit Software

Job description

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A long-established and forward-thinking accountancy practice is looking to appoint an Audit Supervisor to join its audit and assurance team. The firm has a strong reputation for supporting mid-market and SME clients, while also delivering specialist audits across regulated and not-for-profit sectors.

This role would suit someone part-qualified or newly qualified looking to step into a supervisory position with exposure to a wide range of clients and strong support toward continued development and progression.

The Opportunity

This is an audit-focused role, offering the chance to supervise audits under the guidance of a Manager or Principal, while building both technical and leadership skills.

Core responsibilities include:

Leading audits under the guidance of a Manager or Principal

Managing on-site audit teams and supporting junior staff

Assisting in audit planning, completion procedures, and preparation of management letters

Reviewing working papers and ensuring audit files meet compliance standards

Supporting the development and supervision of junior trainees

Undertaking delegated tasks from Audit Managers to support workflow and client deadlines

Client Profile

The audit team works across a broad and interesting portfolio, including:

UK SMEs and mid-corporates

Larger group structures and entities with overseas subsidiaries

UK arms of global companies

Regulated and specialist audits including:

Charities and not-for-profit organisations

FCA regulated entities

The Ideal Candidate

The firm is seeking someone who can grow into a trusted member of the audit team. The ideal candidate will have:

ACA or ACCA part-qualified or newly qualified status (with at least 2 years’ audit experience in a UK firm)

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to take initiative, multitask, and adapt to changing deadlines

IT literacy and experience with accounting/audit software

A team player approach, with a willingness to support others’ development

The Package

Salary: Dependent on experience

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (hybrid working model)

Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays (including 3 days at Christmas)