Moore Kingston Smith

SME-focused digital transformation advisory and audit

Audit Supervisor

AuditingUpdated on Nov 15

Full-timeSouthampton, UK£47.5k - £52k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent.
Experience leading audits for owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and larger corporate clients; not-for-profit experience is not essential.
Strong experience delivering substantive and controls-based audit assignments.
Good knowledge of UK accounting standards and financial reporting frameworks.
High level of personal motivation.
Able to communicate effectively with clients and the team.
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to use initiative.
Adaptable and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Confident communicator able to build rapport quickly and establish credibility with clients.
Flexibility to travel to other office locations and client sites across the South Coast, and occasionally further afield, is required.

Responsibilities

Lead audits from planning through completion, including fieldwork, review, and finalisation.
Achieve agreed budgets and meet deadlines.
Prepare and review financial statements under FRS 102, FRS 102 1A, and other relevant accounting frameworks.
Deliver a complete audit file for manager review.
Supervise the audit team on-site, review junior team members' work, and assist them with technical accounting and audit questions.
Draft recommendations to management following audit fieldwork completion.
Draft close-out audit meeting agendas and points for discussion.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, including regular interaction with Partners and Directors.
Promote the interests of the firm with employees, clients, prospective clients, and other third parties.
Deliver a high-quality, professional, and responsive service to clients.
Undertake other special work as required, such as benchmarking reports, management information reviews, and proposal pitches.
Work alongside Managers to assist and supervise junior team members.
Attend client gatherings or seminars on an ad hoc basis.
Identify business development opportunities with clients and progress them in liaison with a partner or director.
Network internally with the team, the wider firm, and specialist services.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Caseware, CCH Accounts Production, Xero accounting, QuickBooks, AlphaTax, and Office 365.

Our Southampton team supports a diverse range of clients across multiple sectors, from family-run and owner-managed businesses to private equity-backed multinationals.

This role would suit a recently qualified audit professional looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and growing firm. You'll have the opportunity to build on your audit experience, develop your leadership skills and gain greater exposure to a varied client portfolio while working closely with experienced partners and directors.

You will be part of a tight-knit team, delivering client-focused and commercially aware services in an efficient and professional manner. You'll work with a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, growing SMEs, not-for-profit entities and larger corporate groups across a broad range of sectors.
You will mentor, train and support junior team members, helping them develop and progress in their careers, with the opportunity to become involved in formal training initiatives if desired.

You will also play an active role in developing client relationships, identifying business development opportunities and promoting the firm's services, with the opportunity to specialise in sectors that align with your interests and career goals.

This role is based in our Southampton office; however, flexibility to travel to other office locations and client sites across the South Coast, and occasionally further afield, will be required.

Leading audits from planning through to completion, including fieldwork, review and finalisation
Responsibility for achieving agreed budgets and meeting deadlines
Preparing and reviewing financial statements under FRS 102, FRS 102 1A and other relevant accounting frameworks
Delivery of a complete audit file for manager review
Supervision of the audit team on-site, which includes reviewing the work of juniors and assisting junior team members with technical accounting and audit questions
Experience in both substantive & controls-based audits
Drafting recommendations to management following audit fieldwork completion
Drafting of close out audit meeting agenda and points for discussion
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, including regular interaction with Partners and Directors
Promoting the interests of the firm with all employed by the firm, clients, prospective clients and other third parties
Delivering a high-quality, professional and responsive service to clients
Any other special work as required e.g. benchmarking reports, management information reviews & proposal pitches
Working alongside Managers, to assist and supervise junior team members
Attending client gatherings or client seminars on an ad hoc basis
Identifying business development opportunities with clients and progressing these in liaison with partner/director
Internal networking to get to know your team and the wider firm including specialist services

ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
Experience leading audits for a range of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and larger corporate clients. Not-for-profit experience is not essential.
Strong experience delivering substantive and controls-based audit assignments
Good knowledge of UK accounting standards and financial reporting frameworks
Experience of Caseware, CCH Accounts Production, Xero accounting, Quickbooks and Alphatax, Office 365 would be desirable
High level of personal motivation
Excellent communicator- able to get on with clients and your team
Self-motivated, proactive and able to use initiative
Adaptable and able to manage competing priorities effectively
Strong organisational and time management skills
Confident communicator, able to build rapport quickly and establish credibility with clients
This role is based in our Southampton office; however, flexibility to travel to other office locations and client sites across the South Coast, and occasionally further afield, will be required.

About the Company

Moore Kingston Smith

SME-focused digital transformation advisory and audit

Moore Kingston Smith is an advisory and accounting firm focused on helping small and medium-sized UK-based enterprises accelerate digital transformation. It offers audit, tax, and consulting services, with a particular emphasis on change management so software selections and technology implementations align with a client’s business goals to drive growth and efficiency. The firm delivers its product through fee-based services and long-term advisory engagements, combining practical, actionable strategic insights with industry knowledge. What sets it apart from competitors is its deep UK market expertise and its integrated approach that pairs traditional accounting and compliance work with targeted digital transformation guidance and change management. The company’s goal is to enable SMEs to adopt and use the right technology effectively, improving operations and achieving sustainable growth.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: United Kingdom
Founded: 1923

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