Audit Supervisor - Godalming

Moore Kingston Smith; Godalming; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore Kingston Smith in Godalming, Surrey, seeks an experienced audit professional to lead audits for SMEs across varied sectors within a well-established practice. You will plan, execute and supervise engagements, mentor junior staff and coordinate with tax and specialist teams to deliver a high-quality service.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organisation, and the ability to identify improvements in audit processes, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction in a busy,

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.
• 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.

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

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Highly organised

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Audit Senior or Supervisor

Job description

Department

Advice, Audit & Accounts

Location

Godalming, Surrey

Compensation

£50,000 - £56,500 / year

Description

Join our Godalming team and be part of a well-established office in Surrey. Our team supports a diverse client base, including businesses, charities and individuals. We are also deeply connected to the local community, having hosted a popular business club for more than 18 years, bringing together local enterprises through regular networking events, while supporting a range of community and business-focused initiatives across the area.

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.

Benefits