Financial Accountant - Audit Co-Ordinator

Interim Audit Coordinator - 3 months

Huntress are currently recruiting for an Interim Audit Coordinator to support and coordinate our clients 2026 annual audit process. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role will play a key part in ensuring a smooth, accurate, and well-controlled audit. You will act as the primary day-to-day contact for external auditors, while taking ownership of the preparation, review, and reconciliation of key financial information. This position is ideally suited to someone with audit experience who is confident not only in managing audit requests, but also in validating the integrity of the underlying numbers.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the annual audit
Act as the main point of contact for auditors on routine queries
Manage and track the Prepared By Client (PBC) request list
Prepare, review, and reconcile balance sheet accounts
Check the accuracy and completeness of financial data provided for audit
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Ensure all schedules are fully supported and audit-ready
Perform variance analysis and sense-check key balances
Maintain consistency between trial balance, schedules, and supporting data Audit Delivery
Prepare high-quality audit schedules and supporting documentation * Liaise with internal teams to gather accurate and complete information
Maintain a clear and structured audit tracker
Identify gaps early and escalate to the CFO where necessary
Ensure all audit requests are delivered clearly, accurately, and on time RequirementsExperience Required

Prior experience in external audit (practice) or strong audit exposure in industry (essential)
Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
Proven ability to check, challenge, and validate financial data
Strong Excel skills
High attention to detail and a methodical approach
Confident communicator, able to follow up and challenge where needed
Ability to work independently and manage competing prioritiesAdditional Requirements :

Immediately Available - Target Start Date 5th May
Must be able and prepared to commit to a minimum of 3 months
2-5 years' experience in audit (practice) or similar environment
ACCA / ACA part-qualified or recently qualified
Comfortable working in a structured, deadline-driven environment Additional Information
Systems experience (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics / Business Central) is advantageous but not essential

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We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK