Senior / Supervisor - Audit
Department:
Advice, Audit & Accounts
Employment Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
Godalming, Surrey
Compensation:
GBP 50,000 - GBP 57,000 / year
Description
As part of the team in Godalming, you will be responsible for leading on audits of small to medium clients, working closely with managers and juniors to deliver audit work on time and within budget. Your portfolio will be a mix of client industries, offering you variety and longer-term progression and career opportunities.
Key Responsibilities Training of audit semi seniors & juniors Ability to perform risk assessments and identify key audit areas Proficiency in using advanced audit techniques such as substantive testing and analytical procedures Experience in drafting & reviewing financial statements inclusive of audit reports and communicating findings to audit supervisor/manager Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements Prompt completion of timesheets by end of the week Complete staff appraisal for junior at end of the audit (within 1 week of receiving from semi senior/junior) Prepare staff appraisal at end of the audit (within 2 weeks of booking finishing) Ensure all members of the audit team are entering timesheets on a regular basis and making sure any client-related expenses have been claimed in good time Audit Testing
Complete audit planning Reviewing work from junior team members and providing constructive review points Proficient in designing audit testing on all sections of the file Consideration of audit efficiency and testing Delivery of audit file in such condition that supervisor/manager have minimal review points and there are no outstanding points Communicating with the tax department on provisions and comps/returns
Completion of the L section
Drafting comprehensive audit highlights report summarising the audit, key points for manager/partner Audit completion - complete
Going concern
Review forecasts including
Sensitivity analysis Challenging assumptions Comparing actual to previous forecasts
Risk
Reassessing from planning to completion
Complete schedules of adjusted & unadjusted
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualified to ACA/ACCA or internationally recognised chartered accounting qualification Experience leading audits Technically competent High level of personal motivation Excellent communicator - able to get on with clients and your team Adaptable Initiative Ability to organise and good motivator and encourager of team Personable and confident - clients should feel confident of their ability to relate to them Ability to multi-task and prioritise work - time management Ability to meet deadlines Benefits • Generous annual leave plus three days off at Christmas • Option to buy/sell additional days • Hybrid Working • Life Cover • Critical Illness cover • Income Protection • Pension Scheme • Wellbeing support, including generous absence pay, access to Digicare+ and an Employee Assistance Programme • Generous family related leave and pay • Weddings and birth vouchers • Loyalty awards • Employee and client referral awards • Community volunteer scheme • Fundraising matching • Perkbox • Eye Tests • Cycle to work
A wide range of flexible benefits, including interest-free loans for: • Health Assessments • Dental • Gym memberships • Cancer screening • Genetic wellness tests • Phones, laptops, tablets and computers • Wearables • Office furniture • Cycle insurance • Pet insurance • Will writing #J-18808-Ljbffr
Department:
Advice, Audit & Accounts
Employment Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
Godalming, Surrey
Compensation:
GBP 50,000 - GBP 57,000 / year
Description
As part of the team in Godalming, you will be responsible for leading on audits of small to medium clients, working closely with managers and juniors to deliver audit work on time and within budget. Your portfolio will be a mix of client industries, offering you variety and longer-term progression and career opportunities.
Key Responsibilities Training of audit semi seniors & juniors Ability to perform risk assessments and identify key audit areas Proficiency in using advanced audit techniques such as substantive testing and analytical procedures Experience in drafting & reviewing financial statements inclusive of audit reports and communicating findings to audit supervisor/manager Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements Prompt completion of timesheets by end of the week Complete staff appraisal for junior at end of the audit (within 1 week of receiving from semi senior/junior) Prepare staff appraisal at end of the audit (within 2 weeks of booking finishing) Ensure all members of the audit team are entering timesheets on a regular basis and making sure any client-related expenses have been claimed in good time Audit Testing
Complete audit planning Reviewing work from junior team members and providing constructive review points Proficient in designing audit testing on all sections of the file Consideration of audit efficiency and testing Delivery of audit file in such condition that supervisor/manager have minimal review points and there are no outstanding points Communicating with the tax department on provisions and comps/returns
Completion of the L section
Drafting comprehensive audit highlights report summarising the audit, key points for manager/partner Audit completion - complete
Going concern
Review forecasts including
Sensitivity analysis Challenging assumptions Comparing actual to previous forecasts
Risk
Reassessing from planning to completion
Complete schedules of adjusted & unadjusted
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualified to ACA/ACCA or internationally recognised chartered accounting qualification Experience leading audits Technically competent High level of personal motivation Excellent communicator - able to get on with clients and your team Adaptable Initiative Ability to organise and good motivator and encourager of team Personable and confident - clients should feel confident of their ability to relate to them Ability to multi-task and prioritise work - time management Ability to meet deadlines Benefits • Generous annual leave plus three days off at Christmas • Option to buy/sell additional days • Hybrid Working • Life Cover • Critical Illness cover • Income Protection • Pension Scheme • Wellbeing support, including generous absence pay, access to Digicare+ and an Employee Assistance Programme • Generous family related leave and pay • Weddings and birth vouchers • Loyalty awards • Employee and client referral awards • Community volunteer scheme • Fundraising matching • Perkbox • Eye Tests • Cycle to work
A wide range of flexible benefits, including interest-free loans for: • Health Assessments • Dental • Gym memberships • Cancer screening • Genetic wellness tests • Phones, laptops, tablets and computers • Wearables • Office furniture • Cycle insurance • Pet insurance • Will writing #J-18808-Ljbffr
