Supervisor, Audit Assurance

Our client is seeking a Supervisor in the Audit and Assurance department who will report directly to the Audit Manager. This role presents an exciting opportunity to take full responsibility for establishing audit strategy and effectively and efficiently planning audit projects. The successful candidate will have the chance to develop their technical knowledge and people management skills, with the potential for promotion to Assistant Manager.

The ideal candidate will be instrumental in ensuring audits run to budget while managing relationships with clients and team members. This position requires strong auditing and accounting skills as well as the ability to communicate effectively with clients. The role is a full-time position.

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge and application of auditing and accounting standards
• Ensure audits run to budget and review points are adequately cleared
• Actively listen to determine client needs and clearly communicate these to the Audit Manager
• Actively enhance existing relationships with new clients and discuss wider business issues to identify their needs
• Maintain regular communication with all levels of the client service team
• Convey a genuine interest in and understanding of the client's business and industry
• Ensure any professional, technical or client service problem or request is resolved in a timely manner
• Retain clients by maintaining a good relationship and keeping in regular contact
• Use the firm’s software packages efficiently to ensure client service and deliverables
• Identify risks at the planning stage, direct the audit and handle risks appropriately
• Recognise business and audit implications where controls are absent, ineffective or inefficient
• Manage and develop the Audit Seniors within the department
• Provide constructive, timely and direct feedback to junior staff on performance
• Communicate decisions and performance expectations clearly, keeping the team well informed
• Manage multiple responsibilities and effectively delegate to team members
• Provide support to the team when a client fails to deliver
• Debrief at the end of an audit
• Operate daily within the ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• Understand the requirements of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and maintain a good working knowledge
• Be aware of how departmental procedures, documents, and record keeping affect the ISO 9001 Quality Management System

• Appropriate accountancy qualification such as ACA or ACCA
• Ideally, at least 5 years’ experience in an audit environment
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Solid project management capabilities
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

You will thrive in a dynamic and professional environment that fosters growth and development. The client promotes a positive work culture, encouraging communication and collaboration at all levels. This role provides a unique opportunity to build strong relationships within a supportive team and offers the potential for career advancement. You will be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and integrity.

The opportunity to work closely with clients, coupled with the prospect of leading and mentoring a team, makes this position both challenging and rewarding.

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