Workplace Type: Hybrid
Contract Length: Up to 12 months
Start Date: ASAP
Day Rate: Up to £225 per day (dependent on experience)
The Role
Hays are seeking an experienced Interim Audit Senior to support an established Audit team on an initial contract of up to 12 months. Reporting to the Director, you will play a key role in the day‑to‑day planning, organisation and delivery of audit assignments, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical audit experience, the ability to manage a portfolio of clients, and confidence working in a fast‑paced professional practice environment.Key Responsibilities
Client Management
Manage a portfolio of audit clients
Support fellow auditors and Directors through the compliance process
Maintain strong client relationships via telephone, email, online meetings and face‑to‑face contact where appropriate
Build rapport to clearly understand client expectations and deliver high levels of service
Audit Delivery
Plan, prepare and finalise audit assignments
Liaise with other service lines where clients receive multi‑disciplinary services
Apply current legislation and professional standards accurately
Identify planning opportunities and escalate advisory or cross‑sell opportunities where appropriate
Risk & Compliance
Adhere to the firm's client take‑on and risk management procedures
Identify and mitigate risks, escalating issues to the Director as required
Maintain strong awareness of professional standards, ethics and compliance requirements
Technical & Team Support
Keep technical knowledge up to date
Support and coach team members to ensure accurate and timely completion of work
Contribute positively to team performance and wellbeing
Operations
Take responsibility for invoicing and accurate record‑keeping for your portfolio
Monitor and manage own time, completing timesheets accurately
Skills & Experience
ACCA or ACA qualified
Minimum of 3 years' experience within professional practice
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable working independently and within a team
Confident in a technology‑driven environment
Personal Attributes
Proactive, enthusiastic and commercially aware
Client‑focused with strong relationship‑building skills
Able to hit the ground running in an interim capacity
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Salary description
£200.00 - £225.00 per day