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🥝 External Audit Contractor (Academies)

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online | London, United Kingdom | Posted June 23, 2026

Job Description

Your newpany

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 rmendations
  • Ensurepliance with relevant auditing and accounting standards

  • What you'll need to succeed
  • ACA / ACCA qualifie...

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