Compliance Supervisor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Bristol
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Finance & Accounting
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

UK statutory financial statement preparation FRS 102 Audit coordination ACA/ACCA part qualified Microsoft Excel Time management and prioritisation Client communication IRIS software experience

FULL DESCRIPTION

Compliance Supervisor

Department: Compliance | Location: Bristol | Closing Date: 29 May 2026

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm. We are looking for an experienced Supervisor / Assistant Manager to join our Global Business Solutions team.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks in the world, with access to more than 40,000 people in over 140+ countries and across more than 800+ offices globally.

Our Global Business Solutions team is looking for an experienced Supervisor / Assistant Manager to join their team in our Cheltenham or Bristol office to support our Compliance team.

Job Description

  • Preparing and reviewing UK statutory financial statements in accordance with the applicable UK financial reporting framework and standards (i.e. FRS 102)
  • Plan, schedule and coordinate UK audit work and assisting with all audit queries coordinating with both internal accounting teams and drafting clear, concise and accurate emails for clients
  • Ensuring compliance work is delivered inside deadlines, with minimal supervision
  • Supporting the Compliance Team on assigned tasks and clients; drafting responses to client queries, dealing with ad-hoc queries and using initiative in different situations
  • Escalating any issues or concerns to the Compliance line manager as appropriate
  • Assisting with compliance work for non-UK companies. Training will be provided for handling third parties

Required Attributes

  • Previous experience in UK statutory financial preparation, review and/or audit, gained within public practice, preferably within a business solutions or audit environment.
  • Part qualified (ACA/ACCA) highly desirable; ongoing study support can be provided
  • Highly organised and able to deal with multiple deadlines and prioritise tasks appropriately
  • Ability to deliver consistent responses and high standards first time through high attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills and an ability to gain trust and develop relationships quickly
  • Able to share knowledge within the team and carry out research as needed.
  • IT skills – ability to use Microsoft office packages, in particular Excel. Experience with IRIS highly desirable
  • An interest in the big picture around what Global Business Solutions and the wider Firm can offer to our clients
  • Study support available

Why choose [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace. Whether you’re working in statutory audit, corporate tax or you’re a marketing or HR specialist, we place our people at the centre of everything that we do; promoting a collaborative, inclusive and friendly culture while remaining passionate about supporting and developing our people as they build their careers.

We listen to our people and adapt to their changing needs alongside the needs of our growing business. We invest in our people to help them be the best they can be. We value new ideas and innovation, and welcome people who are committed to making a difference by delivering excellent services to our people, clients and communities.

Following changes to government policy in April 2024, we only accept applications from individuals with an existing, permanent, right to live and work in the UK.

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