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Cardiology Audit/ Research Administrator
Posted 2 weeks ago by North Bristol NHS Trust
This role is a 12-month internal secondment opportunity for a Cardiology Audit/Research Administrator at Bristol NHS Fou...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Principal SRE Engineer/Grafana Specialist - (Outside IR35)
Posted 2 weeks ago by Sanderson Recruitment Plc
The Lead SRE/Observability Engineering Lead role is focused on implementing and enhancing observability solutions for a...
- Rate £700 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Bristol, UK
Cross sectional Deputy Superintendent
Posted 2 weeks ago by University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundati...
The Cross Sectional Deputy Superintendent at University Hospitals Dorset is responsible for supporting the CT and MRI de...
- Rate £56,515 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South West; Bristol; Swindon; Plymouth; Cornwall; Bath; Exeter; Bournemouth; Devon; Gloucester; Salisbury
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About Our Audit Contract Roles in Bristol
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 Bristol?
Aerospace, defence, and advanced engineering distinguish Bristol from other cities of comparable size. Major employers in the north fringe and surrounding area generate consistent requirements for systems engineering, safety-critical software, and security-cleared contractors, while the Temple Quarter and harbour area house a thriving technology and digital scene producing roles in product, design, data, and full stack development. Financial services and insurance employers add further breadth. This combination of engineering heritage and a vibrant digital economy gives the city unusual variety in its contracting opportunities. Defence and aerospace roles requiring security clearance command rates that rival the capital, while the broader technology and change market offers strong opportunity at a noticeably lower cost of living.
How much do audit contractors usually earn in Bristol?
Contract rates for audit roles in Bristol typically range from £350 to £650 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many audit vacancies in Bristol are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 300 audit contract roles across the site, with Bristol showing consistent demand. Data reviewed up to June 2026.