Audit Supervisor - Godalming

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 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.

As an Audit Supervisor, you will take the lead on audits for a portfolio of small to medium-sized clients across a variety of industries, working closely with managers and junior team members to deliver high-quality audits on time and within budget. This varied client base will give you exposure to different sectors and challenges, providing an excellent platform for continued professional development, longer-term career progression and future opportunities within the firm.

Whether you\'re already working at Audit Supervisor level or are a recently qualified Audit Senior ready to take the next step, this role offers the opportunity to broaden your experience, develop your leadership skills and progress your career within a supportive and collaborative team.

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.

Role requirements

• 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.