Supervisor - Audit/Accounts

Belinda Roberts Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accountancy practice in Chester is looking for an experienced Audit & Accounts Supervisor to oversee audit assignments and lead a team. This role involves managing statutory accounts and building strong client relationships. Candidates must be ACA/ACCA qualified with experience in practice. You will support SME clients by providing high-quality advice in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Encouragement of growth and progression

Qualifications

• Strong post-qualification experience in practice.
• Extensive experience in both audit and accounts within an accountancy firm.
• Comfortable managing multiple assignments simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Lead the preparation and finalisation of statutory accounts.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Client-focused approach

Organised and detail-oriented

Team leadership

Proficiency with cloud-based accounting software

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero

Job description

My client is a fast growing Accountancy Practice that is looking to recruit for afew roles due to the growth of the business. Their goal is to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships. They are therefore looking for an experienced and driven Audit & Accounts Supervisor to join the Chester office. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career, working with a diverse portfolio of clients, leading audit and accounting projects, and helping shape the growth of a supportive, ambitious team.

Reporting to the partners duties of the role will include;

• Overseeing and managing audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring high standards and adherence to deadlines.
• Lead the preparation and finalisation of statutory accounts, along with related tax, VAT, and PAYE submissions.
• Support and develop junior team members, reviewing work and providing guidance to maintain quality outputs.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, offering proactive solutions and timely responses.
• Coordinate workloads effectively, prioritising tasks and preparing deliverables for senior management review.
• Ensure accurate time recording and contribute to successful fee recovery across engagements.

The right candidate will be;

• ACA/ACCA qualified with strong post-qualification experience in practice.
• Extensive experience in both audit and accounts within an accountancy firm is essential.
• Excellent communication skills with a confident, client-focused approach.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple assignments simultaneously.
• A team leader who enjoys mentoring and working collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with cloud-based accounting software (e.g., Xero) is advantageous.
• A passion for supporting SME clients with practical, high-quality advice.

In return my client offers a working environment that will encourage growth and progression for the right candidate.