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Freelance Auditor - Iso 9001 / 14001 / 45001 (oil & Gas)- Iso 9, 14, 45
Posted 7 days ago by Bureau Veritas | Marine & Offshore
About Bureau VeritasBureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services.We help our clien...
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- Location Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Sign UpAudit & Risk Assurance Committee Member
Posted 7 days ago by Public Services Ombudsman for Wales
Independent Members of the Advisory Panel: To assist the Ombudsman in establishing:the PSOW s strategic direction, aims...
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- Location Pencoed, Mid Glamorgan
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Head of Funds Audit Delivery - 12 month FTC
Posted 2 weeks ago by Aria Partners
12 month FTC at a leading investment management business is seeking an experienced Head of Funds Audit Delivery to lead...
- Rate £170,000 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Not specified
- Location London Area, United Kingdom
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About Our Audit Contract Roles in Aberdeen
What does a audit contractor do?
Audit contractors deliver independent assurance over an organisation's controls, processes, and financial statements. The scope of contract audit work spans internal audit, IT audit, regulatory audit, and specialist assurance engagements. In practice, you may find yourself planning and executing audit programmes, testing controls against regulatory requirements, reviewing IT general controls and application controls, assessing compliance with internal policies, drafting audit reports, and presenting findings to audit committees. Organisations hire audit contractors to supplement their internal audit teams during peak periods, bring in specialist skills for technology or regulatory audits, or provide independent assurance on specific transformation programmes.
What is the market like for audit contractors?
The UK audit contracting market is steady and somewhat counter-cyclical: when the economy is uncertain and regulators are active, audit demand increases rather than decreases. Financial services firms are the largest hirers, driven by PRA and FCA expectations around independent assurance and the three lines of defence model. Government departments and NHS trusts also engage audit contractors, often through framework agreements. IT audit has become an increasingly large segment of the market as organisations digitise and regulators expect assurance over technology controls. Contractors with qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CISA, or CIA are preferred, and those with experience in regulated sectors command higher rates. The market is less volatile than many contracting disciplines because audit obligations are ongoing and non-discretionary.
What is the contracting market like in Aberdeen?
No other UK city is as thoroughly defined by a single sector as Aberdeen is by oil, gas, and energy. Major operators, service companies, and engineering contractors serving the North Sea sustain concentrated hiring for petroleum, mechanical, electrical, subsea, process, and commissioning engineers, alongside HSE, project controls, and commercial management. The energy transition is reshaping part of this picture, with offshore wind, hydrogen, and carbon capture projects drawing on the same talent pool and contracting infrastructure that supports conventional energy work. Outside energy, contracting activity is relatively thin compared to Edinburgh or Glasgow. Energy sector rates in Aberdeen carry a premium that can match or exceed London, reflecting the specialist nature of the work and the harsh environment allowances common in offshore and remote site engagements.
How much do audit contractors usually earn in Aberdeen?
Contract rates for audit roles in Aberdeen typically range from £315 to £585 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many audit vacancies in Aberdeen are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 300 audit contract roles across the site, with Aberdeen contributing to the market. Data reviewed up to July 2026.