External Auditor
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £400.0 to £550.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | £400 - £550 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, London, EC2V 6DN |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4757816_1768292812 |
Summary
Interim Auditor (Contractor)
Role Summary:
Supports the organisations statutory audits of government bodies, working with permanent teams to deliver high‑quality financial and value‑for‑money audits in line with professional standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct financial audits of government departments in line with company methodology.
- Prepare and maintain audit documentation compliant with ISA 230.
- Review financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
- Identify issues and escalate findings to senior auditors.
- Apply technical guidance to support audit quality.
- Engage with clients professionally and attend meetings.
- Complete required technical training for assigned audits.
- Uphold the ethical and confidentiality standards of the organisation
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of auditing standards including ISA and IFRS.
- High‑quality documentation skills with clear, accurate working papers.
- Sound professional judgement and scepticism.
- Analytical ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Effective communication and teamwork.
- Technical proficiency with audit software and Microsoft Office.
- Public sector knowledge desirable.
Experience
- Recent external audit experience.
- Familiarity with the top 10 audit firms softwares and policies
- ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification.
- Public sector audit experience desirable but not essential.
Working Pattern
- On‑site or client‑site presence for three days per week.
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