Audit Supervisor - Barnet

Xeinadin Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent business advisory firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Audit Supervisor to lead audit assignments, ensuring compliance with standards while building client relationships. The ideal candidate will have an ACA/ACCA qualification and a track record in audit within a practice environment. Key responsibilities include mentoring junior team members, managing deadlines, and preparing financial documentation. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working model with extensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Enhanced family leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support

Corporate Discounts Platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience in audit within a practice environment is essential.
• Dependable, professional, and self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as their trusted advisor.
• Prepare and review client documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Audit Supervisor - Barnet

Vacancy No: VN1849

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: United Kingdom

Model: Hybrid

Salary: Competitive

Company Description

Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re‑imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward‑thinking, close‑knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future‑focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 3000 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description

We are seeking a skilled and client‑focused Audit Supervisor to join our expanding team. As an Audit Supervisor, you will take a lead role in audit assignments, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards while building strong relationships with clients. This position demands an approachable and professional individual who understands client requirements and delivers exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, maintaining high‑quality standards.
• Ensure audit files contain all necessary documentation, properly organised in the appropriate sections.
• Analyse accounting data from client records, providing insights and recommendations.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with regulatory, internal audit methodology, and risk management requirements.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with both new and established clients, acting as their trusted advisor.
• Identify and understand client needs, offering tailored solutions and executing them effectively.
• Address client queries promptly and professionally, promoting loyalty and trust.
• Mentor and support junior team members, answering questions and ensuring high‑quality work.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver accurate and timely client files and audits.
• Deliver client work in adherence to legal and statutory requirements.
• Prepare and review client documents, including accounts, tax filings, PAYE, and VAT submissions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Plan workloads effectively to meet deadlines and prepare work for sign‑off.
• Drive efficiency and quality by utilising best practices and leveraging available tools and technology.
• Assist Senior Managers with audit planning and perform detailed audit testing.
• Review and finalize financial statements, and draft Corporation Tax computations.
• Submit approved Accounts and Corporation Tax returns.
• Prepare and submit Self‑Assessment Tax returns.
• Delegate work to our outsourced team in India and review their completed tasks.
• Manage selected management account assignments, ensuring completed monthly management accounts are provided to Senior Managers for review and client meetings.

Key Requirements

• ACA/ACCA qualification is required.

Additional Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain client relationships.
• Previous experience in audit within a practice environment is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills to handle multiple deadlines.
• Dependable, professional, and self‑motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high‑quality work.
• Supervise the work of Junior team members.

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform
• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental

*subject to exceptions and business needs