Summary: The role of External Audit Contractor focuses on leading audit fieldwork and supervising junior team members within a public sector audit organization. The contractor will be responsible for reviewing financial controls and drafting audit findings for major government bodies. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing for a mix of office and remote work. Candidates must be ACA/ACCA qualified with strong experience in external audit, particularly in the public sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead audit fieldwork and supervise junior team members.
- Review financial controls and contribute to drafting audit findings.
- Work on high-profile audits that support transparency and accountability across government.
Key Skills:
- Strong experience in external audit, ideally within the public sector or large organisations.
- Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.
- Ability to manage workloads and mentor junior staff.
Salary (Rate): Highly Competitive Day Rate
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
London External Audit Contractor - Public Sector ACA/ACCA Qualified Hybrid Working Competitive Day Rate
Day rate: Highly competitive
Location: 3 days in the office or on the client site, 2 days from home
Your new company
A leading public sector audit organisation delivering high-profile audits that support transparency and accountability across government.
Your new role
As an external audit contractor, you will lead audit fieldwork, supervise junior team members, review financial controls, and contribute to drafting audit findings for major government bodies.
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong experience in external audit, ideally within the public sector or large organisations
- Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Ability to manage workloads and mentor junior staff
What you'll get in return
- Highly competitive day rate
- Flexible working options available
- Opportunity to work on impactful audits that shape public accountability
What you need to do now
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