Senior / Supervisor – Audit
Location: Godalming
Employer: Top 20 Accountancy Practice
Recruiter: TPF Recruitment
TPF Recruitment are working with a prestigious Top 20 accountancy practice that is looking for a Senior or Assistant Manager to join their audit team in Godalming. In this role, you will lead audits for a diverse range of small to medium-sized clients, managing a team of juniors and working closely with managers to ensure audit work is delivered on time and within budget. This position offers long-term career development opportunities, providing variety through exposure to different industries.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supervise and provide training for audit semi-seniors and juniors, ensuring their development and the quality of work.
* Perform risk assessments and identify key audit areas.
* Utilize advanced audit techniques, including substantive testing and analytical procedures.
* Draft and review financial statements, including audit reports, and communicate findings with the audit supervisor/manager.
* Ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations and standards.
* Complete weekly timesheets and monitor the timely submission of expenses and timesheets by team members.
* Conduct staff appraisals for juniors at the conclusion of audits.
* Oversee the planning and execution of audit tests across various sections of the audit file.
* Review the work of junior staff, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
* Design audit tests to ensure efficiency and thoroughness.
* Deliver audit files in a state that minimizes review points from supervisors and managers.
* Collaborate with the tax department on provisions, computations, and returns.
* Prepare and review key audit documents, including audit highlights and going concern assessments.
* Ensure audit files are complete, including sensitivity analysis, risk assessments, and the comparison of forecasts.
Requirements
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
* ACA, ACCA, or an equivalent internationally recognized accounting qualification.
* Previous experience in leading audits and managing teams.
* Strong technical competence in auditing and financial reporting.
* Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with clients and team members effectively.
* Proactive, adaptable, and able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work efficiently.
* Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
Benefits
Benefits:
* Generous annual leave
* Hybrid working arrangement.
* Extensive benefits including: Life insurance and critical illness cover.
For more information, Kourtney Luckett at TPF Recruitment is the best contact for this role, and is available on .