Audit & Accounts Supervisor in London

We are recruiting for an Audit & Accounts Supervisor for an ambitious accountancy practice that is experiencing significant growth, hence the need to build the dynamic audit team. The portfolio is mixed with some commercial clients; however, the focus will be upon not-for-profit clients including schools, charities and religious organisations so experience in the sector is required. If successful you will be offered a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, along with the opportunity for career development. The firm operates agile, hybrid working practices.

The ideal person for this role will have been working at Audit Senior level for a while and now looking for the next step in their career. Within this role, you will provide complete and efficient delivery to the audit department management team and principals. This role, with the emphasis on audit, will include overseeing and undertaking audits and accounts work, both in the office and at client premises.

• Carry out audits from planning, leading the audit, through to completion for companies, not-for-profits, solicitors, charities and schools.
• Be present on-site for audits to supervise the audit team, including reviewing the work of juniors and assisting junior team members with technical accounting and audit questions.
• Drafting recommendations to management following audit fieldwork completion.
• Drafting of close out audit meeting agenda and points for discussion.
• Preparation of tax computations and Corporation Tax returns (CT600).
• Preparation of statutory accounts of companies, and consolidated accounts of groups, partnerships and LLPs together with tax computations under FRS102 and IFRS requirements from client draft figures.
• Close liaison with clients, and other stakeholders, often direct contact at Partner and Director Levels.
• Mentor, train and manage juniors team members, motivate and encourage the team.
• Any other special work as required e.g. benchmarking reports, management information reviews & proposal pitches.
• Attend client gatherings or client seminars on an ad hoc basis.
• Spotting Practice Development opportunities with clients and progressing these in liaison with Partner/Director.

• Qualified ACA or ACCA with experience of leading audits and supervising teams.
• Significant experience in not-for-profit audits.
• Have a minimum of 3 years previous experience within a UK accountancy practice.
• Able to provide an outstanding and professional service to give the client the benefit of exceptional advice and maximum added value.
• Good general IT skills; Pro-audit, CCH Accounts Production, Xero accounting, QuickBooks and Alphatax.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Experience in both substantive & controls-based audits.
• Expertise in delivery of the primary accounting frameworks.
• Takes ownership of assigned tasks and adopts a pro-active approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships, use own initiative, organise and prioritise workload.
• Actively seeks to enhance own expertise, knowledge and development.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa. Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.