Audit Supervisor - Financial Services | Leading Independent Firm | Glasgow
Are you a qualified CA looking to take the next significant step in your career with a leading, independent firm? If you thrive on financial services audit engagements, take pride in mentoring and coaching talented teams, and want to accelerate your professional growth, this is an exceptional opportunity for you.
This leading independent firm of accountants and business advisers comprises over 900 professionals across the UK, providing comprehensive accounting and advisory services across diverse industry sectors. As an independent member firm of a major global network spanning over 114 countries, the firm combines extensive international reach with a collaborative culture built on core values of doing the right thing, standing in other people's shoes, leading our future, and remaining relevant.
As an Audit Supervisor you will:
- Lead day-to-day audit work within the specialized Financial Services team, focusing on wealth and asset management, listed investment trust companies, venture capital trusts, and retail funds.
- Complete or oversee audit planning documentation, scheduling, and delegation of work to audit assistants while ensuring the most complex work is completed efficiently.
- Brief, train, and debrief audit assistants, giving formal feedback and supporting their development to the required standards.
- Liaise with client staff, build effective relationships, and keep clients informed of progress and issues while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Monitor budgeted versus actual time spent, flagging scope issues, fieldwork challenges, and overruns to the audit manager promptly.
As the successful candidate you will:
- Be a qualified CA (or equivalent) and above, with part-qualified candidates considered subject to experience.
- Demonstrate relevant audit experience gained within a professional practice environment, ideally within financial services.
- Act as a leader of your work and professional learning, displaying a proactive approach to your responsibilities.
- Exhibit excellent communication skills with the ability to positively impact, influence, and develop strong relationships with clients, contacts, and colleagues.
- Possess great organisational skills and the ability to manage complex audit workflows effectively.
What You'll Receive
- Enjoy a healthy balance of hybrid and flexible working practices.
- Opportunities to work with international businesses through a premier global accounting and advisory network.
- Engagement through a supportive People and Culture Forum, charity fundraising initiatives, and sponsorships.
- Continuous professional development and encouragement to lead your own learning and career progression.
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