Audit & Accounts Supervisor

Audit and Accounts Supervisor
Chelmsford
£38,000 - £55,000

This is an opportunity to join a modern, people-focused accountancy practice built around strong regional teams and long-term client relationships.

You'll take ownership of a varied client portfolio while acting as a key point of support for junior colleagues. The role suits someone who enjoys combining hands-on technical work with mentoring, problem-solving and building strong client relationships.

• Managing a varied portfolio of audit and non-audit clients, ensuring work is completed accurately, compliantly and on time.
• Preparing statutory accounts and associated submissions, alongside corporation tax, VAT and payroll deliverables where required.
• Reviewing and reconciling client records using a combination of Excel and cloud-based accounting software.
• Overseeing day-to-day progress of client files and audits, ensuring work meets internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Acting as a trusted point of contact for clients, responding to queries professionally and proactively.
• Supporting, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior team members, encouraging development and consistency.
• Making effective use of accounting platforms such as Xero, Sage and Quick Books to improve efficiency and client experience.

• Qualified accountant from a practice background (ACA or ACCA).
• Previous experience supervising, reviewing or mentoring junior staff within an accountancy firm.
• Strong technical grounding and a good understanding of professional and regulatory requirements.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build rapport with both clients and colleagues.
• Well organised, able to manage competing deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Discreet, professional and committed to high ethical standards and service quality.

• Competitive pension scheme.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Option to purchase up to 5 extra days' holiday.
• Christmas office closure.
• Life assurance at four times annual salary.
• Enhanced family-friendly and sick pay policies.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support.
• Access to a corporate discounts platform.
• Flexible benefits options, including private medical insurance, critical illness cover, cash plans, cycle to work, eye care and dental cover (availability dependent on level and selection).

If you're an experienced practice accountant looking for a supervisory role where you can have real influence over client work and team development, apply now.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.