Audit Supervisor in Godalming

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Audit Supervisor to join a well-established and supportive team based in Godalming. This role offers you the chance to lead audits for a diverse portfolio of small to medium-sized clients, providing variety and long-term career progression. You will work closely with managers and junior colleagues, sharing your expertise and nurturing talent within the team. The organisation is committed to offering flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your wellbeing and professional growth.

If you are looking for a role where your interpersonal skills, technical knowledge, and commitment to quality will be valued and developed, this position is perfect for you.

• Lead audits across a varied client portfolio, ensuring high standards and timely delivery while supporting junior team members through training and mentorship.
• Enjoy a wide range of flexible benefits including hybrid working options, generous family-related leave, wellbeing support programmes, and interest-free loans for health assessments, technology, and more.
• Benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, loyalty awards, community volunteer schemes, and a workplace culture that values inclusivity, collaboration, and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and training to audit semi-seniors and juniors throughout the audit process, fostering their development and confidence.
• Perform thorough risk assessments to identify key audit areas specific to each client’s industry requirements.
• Utilise advanced audit techniques such as substantive testing and analytical procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Draft and review financial statements including audit reports, communicating findings clearly to supervisors or managers.
• Maintain up-to-date timesheets for yourself and ensure all team members do the same; oversee prompt claiming of client-related expenses.
• Complete staff appraisals for junior colleagues at the end of each audit cycle within specified timeframes.
• Prepare detailed staff appraisals following completion of audits to support ongoing performance management.
• Design effective audit testing strategies across all sections of the file with consideration for efficiency and completeness.
• Review work completed by junior team members, providing constructive feedback to enhance quality and learning outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with the tax department regarding provisions, computations, returns, and other relevant matters.

Qualifications

• Hold ACA/ACCA qualification or an internationally recognised chartered accounting credential demonstrating your technical competence.
• Proven experience leading audits for small to medium-sized clients across various industries.
• Demonstrate high levels of personal motivation with a dependable approach to meeting deadlines.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills that enable you to build rapport with clients as well as foster positive relationships within your team.
• Show adaptability in managing multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritising effectively under pressure.
• Display initiative in identifying areas for improvement within audit processes and encouraging best practices among colleagues.
• Possess strong organisational skills that allow you to manage competing priorities efficiently without compromising on quality.
• Act as a motivator who encourages junior staff members through constructive feedback and supportive leadership.
• Be personable so clients feel comfortable relating their needs; demonstrate empathy when addressing concerns or queries.
• Ability to perform sensitivity analysis on forecasts; challenge assumptions thoughtfully during going-concern reviews.

Company Culture & Benefits

Joining this organisation means becoming part of a workplace renowned for its inclusive culture where every individual is supported in their professional journey. The company offers flexible working opportunities tailored around your lifestyle needs, including hybrid arrangements that promote work-life balance. Employees benefit from generous annual leave entitlements plus additional days off at Christmas; there is also an option to buy or sell extra days according to personal preference.

Wellbeing is prioritised through comprehensive support programmes such as life cover, critical illness cover, income protection schemes, Digicare+ access, Employee Assistance Programme participation, and generous absence pay policies. Family-friendly initiatives include enhanced leave packages for weddings or births alongside loyalty awards recognising long-term commitment.

Staff can take advantage of interest-free loans covering everything from health assessments and dental care through gym memberships right up to technology purchases like phones or laptops. Community engagement is encouraged via volunteer schemes while fundraising efforts are matched by the company, fostering a sense of togetherness beyond daily business activities.

Perkbox membership provides further discounts on everyday essentials; eye tests are covered; cycle-to-work schemes promote healthy living; pet insurance options are available; even will-writing services are included among the extensive list of flexible benefits designed with employee wellbeing in mind.