External Audit Contractor (Public Sector)
Posted Today by HAYS
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, UK
Summary: The role of External Audit Contractor in the public sector involves leading audit fieldwork, supervising junior team members, and reviewing financial controls for major government bodies. The position requires a professional qualification such as ACA or ACCA and offers a hybrid working arrangement. The contractor will contribute to drafting audit findings and ensuring transparency and accountability across government audits. This role is suited for individuals with strong experience in external audit, particularly within the public sector or large organizations.
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.
- Manage workloads and mentor junior staff.
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: UK
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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