Audit Supervisor - London

Company Description

Xeinadin was established in 2019 when more than 100 successful, independent, business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It is our people who help drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting the individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 1800 colleagues operate in collaboration across the Group, combining collective expertise to maximise our people's potential. As part of one Xeinadin, our colleagues are able to draw on expertise and support from across our UK, Ireland and central teams, as well as benefitting from being a part of their local communities.

Description

The Audit Supervisor plays a key role in leading audit engagements, managing teams, and ensuring high-quality audits for clients across various sectors. They work closely with managers and partners to maintain compliance with accounting and auditing standards while mentoring junior team members. The role requires a quality-focused individual who is organised and deadline-driven.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, maintaining high-quality standards.
2. Ensure audit files contain all necessary documentation, properly organised in the appropriate sections.
3. Address client queries promptly and professionally, promoting loyalty and trust.
4. Identify and understand client needs, offering tailored solutions and executing them effectively.
5. Manage and mentor junior auditors, reviewing their work and providing constructive feedback.
6. Maintain high standards of audit quality in line with regulatory requirements.
7. Develop skills and knowledge relevant to a full range of clients and utilise that knowledge to deliver a great service and to develop colleagues.
8. Support business development by identifying opportunities for additional client services.
9. Develop own and team members systems knowledge and expertise to improve utilisation.
10. Communicate challenges, opportunities, and ideas for improvement to Managers to improve working practices.
11. Deliver the Xeinadin vision and values.
12. Represent the firm internally and externally in a professional manner through appearance, conduct, and attitude.

Key Requirements

1. ACA or ACCA qualification.
2. Strong knowledge of UK auditing standards.
3. Experience in an audit-focused role within an accountancy practice.

Additional Requirements

1. Supervisory or leadership experience is desirable.
2. Excellent communication and client relationship management.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
4. Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.

Model: Hybrid

Salary: Competitive

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform
• Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:
• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental

subject to exceptions and business needs