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Freelance Auditor - Iso 9001 / 14001 / 45001 (oil & Gas)- Iso 9, 14, 45
Posted 1 day 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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Audit & Risk Assurance Committee Member
Posted 1 day 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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- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Pencoed, Mid Glamorgan
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Tier 1 Licensing, Compliance & Audit Defence Specialist
Posted 4 days ago by M4 Digital Group Ltd
M4 Digital Group an IT Delivery Practice is a forward thinking and fast-growing SME with an established UK client base.A...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid mostly working from home with client site visits
Head of Funds Audit Delivery - 12 month FTC
Posted 1 week 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 Reading
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 Reading?
The Thames Valley corridor's concentration of global technology and telecommunications companies defines Reading's contracting character almost entirely. Several firms maintain their UK or European headquarters in and around the town, sustaining deep hiring activity across software engineering, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, networking, and IT programme delivery. This heavy technology skew means Reading lacks the breadth in finance, government, or construction found in comparably sized cities, but within its specialism the depth is exceptional. Proximity to London means the two markets overlap significantly, with many contractors working interchangeably across Reading and west London engagements. Rates closely track London levels for technology roles, typically sitting no more than 5 to 10 per cent below, reflecting the calibre of employers and the intensity of competition for specialist skills.
How much do audit contractors usually earn in Reading?
Contract rates for audit roles in Reading typically range from £368 to £683 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many audit vacancies in Reading are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 300 audit contract roles across the site, with Reading showing strong demand. Data reviewed up to July 2026.