Interim Auditor - Immediate Start
Posted 1 day ago by HAYS
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, UK
Summary: The role of Interim Auditor at a Top 100 accountancy firm in Central London involves delivering specialist audit work for construction clients. The position requires expertise in long-term contract accounting and project-based reporting, ensuring compliance with auditing standards. The successful candidate will provide immediate support to the audit team during a period of increased demand. This role offers a lucrative day rate and the opportunity for an immediate start.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading and delivering audit assignments
- Reviewing financial statements with emphasis on long-term contracts, revenue recognition (including IFRS 15), WIP, and project costing.
- Identifying audit risks and ensuring appropriate testing and documentation.
- Supporting junior team members and contributing to technical discussions.
- Liaising directly with client finance teams and senior stakeholders.
- Ensuring compliance with UK & international auditing standards and internal methodologies.
- Producing high-quality workpapers and deliverables within agreed timelines.
Key Skills:
- Experience in audit assignments, particularly in construction sector
- Strong understanding of long-term contract accounting and project-based reporting
- Knowledge of IFRS 15 and revenue recognition
- Ability to identify audit risks and ensure compliance with auditing standards
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in supporting and mentoring junior team members
- Ability to produce high-quality work within tight deadlines
Salary (Rate): Competitive Day Rate
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Your new company
A well-established Top 100 accountancy firm is seeking an experienced Interim Auditor to support its audit team during a period of increased demand. The firm is recognised for delivering high-quality audit and advisory services and has a growing portfolio of clients from an array of sectors and industries.
Your new role
The interim auditor will take responsibility for delivering specialist audit work for construction clients. The role requires a strong understanding of long-term contract accounting, project-based reporting, WIP assessment, and sector-specific regulatory considerations. The successful candidate will provide immediate support and ensure high-quality delivery across multiple engagements.
What you'll need to succeed
- Leading and delivering audit assignments
- Reviewing financial statements with emphasis on long-term contracts, revenue recognition (including IFRS 15), WIP, and project costing.
- Identifying audit risks and ensuring appropriate testing and documentation.
- Supporting junior team members and contributing to technical discussions.
- Liaising directly with client finance teams and senior stakeholders.
- Ensuring compliance with UK & international auditing standards and internal methodologies.
- Producing high-quality workpapers and deliverables within agreed timelines.
In return, you will receive a lucrative day rate and an opportunity to start a new role at short notice.
What you need to do now
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