Audit Team Leader - Pro Talent : Job Details

?? Location: Leatherhead, Surrey?? Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid Working?? Competitive Salary + Study Support/Benefits

A leading accountancy practice in Leatherhead is seeking an experienced and motivated Audit Team Leader to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ACA part-qualified or newly qualified auditor looking to step up into a more senior, supervisory role within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.

This well-respected firm works with a wide-ranging client base, including owner-managed businesses, UK subsidiaries of international groups, and high-growth SMEs across sectors such as retail, technology, and professional services. The team offers a high-quality, partner-led service and values collaboration, technical development, and work-life balance.

You’ll play a key role in the audit team, leading fieldwork, supervising junior staff, and working closely with managers and partners to deliver high-quality audits. You'll be exposed to a wide variety of audit and accounts work, with plenty of opportunity to take on more responsibility and progress.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading audits from planning through to completion

• Supervising junior staff and reviewing their work on-site and in the office

• Liaising directly with clients and building strong relationships

• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts under FRS 102

• Working with managers on risk assessments and audit planning

• Supporting ACA trainees and contributing to their development

• Ensuring work is delivered within deadlines and to a high technical standard

• ACA part-qualified or newly qualified (or equivalent)

• Experience working in audit within an accountancy practice (essential)

• Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 and UK audit standards

• Good communication and leadership skills

• A team player with a proactive and positive attitude

• Confident managing client relationships and leading fieldwork

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Flexible and hybrid working

• Study support for ACA if required

• Clear route for progression into management

• Supportive, people-focused culture with regular team events

• Accessible Leatherhead location with free parking and good transport links

Interested in leading audits with a respected, forward-thinking firm in Surrey?Get in touch to find out more or apply now for a confidential discussion.