Audit Supervisor

Audit Supervisor – Top 50 firm

Watford | Hybrid | £50,000

A long-established and forward-thinking accountancy practice is looking to appoint an Audit Supervisor to join its audit and assurance team. The firm has a strong reputation for supporting mid-market and SME clients, while also delivering specialist audits across regulated and not-for-profit sectors.

This role would suit someone part-qualified or newly qualified looking to step into a supervisory position with exposure to a wide range of clients and strong support toward continued development and progression.

The Opportunity

This is an audit-focused role, offering the chance to supervise audits under the guidance of a Manager or Principal, while building both technical and leadership skills.

Core responsibilities include:

• Leading audits under the guidance of a Manager or Principal

• Managing on-site audit teams and supporting junior staff

• Assisting in audit planning, completion procedures, and preparation of management letters

• Reviewing working papers and ensuring audit files meet compliance standards

• Supporting the development and supervision of junior trainees

• Undertaking delegated tasks from Audit Managers to support workflow and client deadlines

Client Profile

The audit team works across a broad and interesting portfolio, including:

• UK SMEs and mid-corporates

• Larger group structures and entities with overseas subsidiaries

• UK arms of global companies

• Regulated and specialist audits including:

  • Pension schemes

  • Charities and not-for-profit organisations

  • Solicitors (SRA audits)

  • FCA regulated entities

The Ideal Candidate

The firm is seeking someone who can grow into a trusted member of the audit team. The ideal candidate will have:

• ACA or ACCA part-qualified or newly qualified status (with at least 2 years’ audit experience in a UK firm)

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to take initiative, multitask, and adapt to changing deadlines

• IT literacy and experience with accounting/audit software

• A team player approach, with a willingness to support others’ development

The Package

• Salary: Dependent on experience

• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (hybrid working model)

• Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays (including 3 days at Christmas)

• Benefits:

  • Annual Christmas bonus (1 week’s salary)

  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme (Employer: 5%, Employee: 3%)

  • Private medical insurance (after 3 months)

  • Life assurance (4x salary)

  • Group income protection (after 3 months)

  • Additional flexible benefits and wellbeing support