Interim External Auditor

Interim External Auditor

Posted Today by HAYS

Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
London, UK

Summary: The role involves multiple Interim External Auditor positions within a high-profile public sector organization, starting in early 2026. The main intake is set for mid-April, with additional roles beginning in mid-January, and assignments lasting until mid-July. Candidates are expected to have recent external audit experience and an accountancy qualification. Preference will be given to those with public sector audit experience, though it is not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct external audits for a large public sector organization.
  • Work on-site in Central London for three days a week.
  • Collaborate with the audit team to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.

Key Skills:

  • Accountancy qualification.
  • Experience in external audit within the last 2 years.
  • Preferably experience in public sector audit.

Salary (Rate): £550.00 Daily

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

A public sector organisation are recruiting multiple Interim External Audit roles.

Your new company
A high-profile public sector organisation.
Your new role
We are hiring multiple Interim External Auditor roles for a large public sector organisation to start in early 2026. The main intake is to start in mid-April, but there will also be a number of positions starting in mid-January and the assignments will run until mid-July.
What you'll need to succeed

  • We are looking for candidates who hold an accountancy qualification and have worked in external audit within the last 2 years.
  • Expected in the office (Central London) or onsite 3 days a week.
  • Candidates who have experience in public sector audit will be preferable. However, this is not essential.
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