Audit & Accounts Supervisor

Audit & Accounts Supervisor - Hertfordshire

Our client, a leading Top 20 accountancy firm, is seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Supervisor to join their Hertfordshire team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, contribute to a diverse client portfolio, and develop your career within a highly regarded organisation.

The Role

As a key member of the team, you will manage audits, oversee accounts preparation, and provide valuable business advisory services. The position offers a blend of technical and client-facing responsibilities, with opportunities to supervise and mentor junior staff.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end audits, including planning, execution, and finalisation across various industries.
• Supervise on-site audit teams, review work, and provide coaching to junior staff to ensure professional growth.
• Manage deadlines and budgets to deliver exceptional client service.
• Collaborate directly with partners and directors on complex engagements.
• Prepare statutory and consolidated accounts alongside tax computations, with specialist tax support as needed.
• Draft management recommendations and agenda points for client meetings.
• Support clients with business advisory projects, including benchmarking, management information reviews, and proposals.
• Contribute to internal training initiatives to develop technical expertise across the team.

Career Development

• Partner or Director mentorship to support your personal and professional growth.
• Defined progression opportunities with pathways to senior management and beyond.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualifications: ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Experience: Proven ability to lead audits, including group audits, with turnovers exceeding £20m.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, auditing standards, and primary accounting frameworks.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build lasting client relationships and inspire junior team members.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.

Why Join?

• Work with a dynamic and supportive team in a firm that values innovation and employee well-being.
• Enjoy a mix of audit-focused work and broader advisory exposure.
• Hybrid working options and a host of employee benefits to support work-life balance.

Key Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous annual leave, including additional Christmas closure days.
• Flexible benefits scheme, including healthcare, gym memberships, and interest-free loans.
• Family-friendly policies, including enhanced parental leave and vouchers for life milestones.
• Well-being support with access to Digicare+, Employee Assistance Programmes, and absence pay.
• Community engagement opportunities through volunteer schemes and fundraising matching.
• Recognition through loyalty and referral awards.

If you’re seeking an exciting opportunity to advance your career while working with a respected Top 20 firm, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to take the next step?
Apply now or get in touch to discuss this role further. If this isn’t the right role or location, let us know your preferences, and we’ll help you find a perfect fit.

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