External Audit Contractor (Academies)
Posted 2 weeks ago by HAYS
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, UK
Summary: The External Audit Contractor role involves supporting a leading UK audit and advisory firm in conducting external audits for academy trusts during the busy reporting season. Candidates are expected to possess strong technical knowledge and sector-specific experience, working both independently and collaboratively within a specialist team. The position requires adherence to auditing standards and effective communication with clients and internal teams. Successful candidates will have a background in external audits, particularly within the education sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct external audits in accordance with the Academies Accounts Direction (AAD)
- Prepare and review audit files and financial statements
- Liaise with clients and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery
- Identify audit issues and provide clear, practical recommendations
- Ensure compliance with relevant auditing and accounting standards
Key Skills:
- ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with recent external audit experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Academies Accounts Direction and Charities SORP
- Prior experience auditing academy trusts is essential
- Strong communication, time management, and organisational skills
- Familiarity with audit software (eg, CaseWare) is advantageous
Salary (Rate): Competitive Day Rate
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Your new company
A leading UK audit and advisory firm is seeking experienced External Audit Contractors to support its growing portfolio of academy trust audits during the busy reporting season.
Your new role
Contractors will join a specialist team delivering high-quality external audits for multi-academy trusts and single academy trusts across the UK. The role requires strong technical knowledge, sector-specific experience, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct external audits in accordance with the Academies Accounts Direction (AAD)
- Prepare and review audit files and financial statements
- Liaise with clients and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery
- Identify audit issues and provide clear, practical recommendations
- Ensure compliance with relevant auditing and accounting standards
What you'll need to succeed
- ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with recent external audit experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Academies Accounts Direction and Charities SORP
- Prior experience auditing academy trusts is essential
- Strong communication, time management, and organisational skills
- Familiarity with audit software (eg, CaseWare) is advantageous
In return you will receive a competitive day
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