Interim Audit Lead
other jobs Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
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- England,East Midlands,Leicestershire
- Full Time, Temporary
- £350 - £400 per day
Job Description:
Audit Lead – Interim
Location: East Midlands (commutable from Coventry, Leicester, Birmingham, Nottingham & Derby)
Working: Hybrid (2–3 days on-site)
Duration: c4 months
Start Date: ASAP (within the next 2/3 weeks)
Pay Rate: c£400 per day umbrella rate
NB: 4 day working week also considered
We are supporting a high-growth, fast-paced business in the appointment of an experienced Audit Lead to take ownership of the year-end audit during a critical transition period.
This is a hands-on, high-impact assignment, offering full responsibility for the audit cycle and the opportunity to operate as the central point of coordination between the business and external auditors.
Role Details
Reporting to the CFO, you will act as the primary contact for their audit firm, leading the audit from planning through to completion.
You will step into an exciting and changing environment, quickly building credibility, taking control of the audit timeline, and ensuring delivery across multiple stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
*Act as the main liaison between the business and external auditors
*Own and manage the end-to-end audit process
*Lead a structured handover to capture key insights and outstanding items
*Coordinate responses to audit queries across internal teams
*Ensure timely delivery of schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
*Proactively anticipate audit requirements and prepare materials in advance
*Maintain a smooth, well-managed audit process and strong external relationships
About You
*Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)
*Proven track record of leading external audits & being key interface between auditors and finance teams
*Strong project management skills with the ability to manage complex timelines
*Comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment
*Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive
*Able to quickly embed and add value in a new setting
Desirable Experience
*Exposure to high-growth or evolving businesses
*Experience supporting finance teams through transition or change
Location: East Midlands (commutable from Coventry, Leicester, Birmingham, Nottingham & Derby)
Working: Hybrid (2–3 days on-site)
Duration: c4 months
Start Date: ASAP (within the next 2/3 weeks)
Pay Rate: c£400 per day umbrella rate
NB: 4 day working week also considered
We are supporting a high-growth, fast-paced business in the appointment of an experienced Audit Lead to take ownership of the year-end audit during a critical transition period.
This is a hands-on, high-impact assignment, offering full responsibility for the audit cycle and the opportunity to operate as the central point of coordination between the business and external auditors.
Role Details
Reporting to the CFO, you will act as the primary contact for their audit firm, leading the audit from planning through to completion.
You will step into an exciting and changing environment, quickly building credibility, taking control of the audit timeline, and ensuring delivery across multiple stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
*Act as the main liaison between the business and external auditors
*Own and manage the end-to-end audit process
*Lead a structured handover to capture key insights and outstanding items
*Coordinate responses to audit queries across internal teams
*Ensure timely delivery of schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
*Proactively anticipate audit requirements and prepare materials in advance
*Maintain a smooth, well-managed audit process and strong external relationships
About You
*Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)
*Proven track record of leading external audits & being key interface between auditors and finance teams
*Strong project management skills with the ability to manage complex timelines
*Comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment
*Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive
*Able to quickly embed and add value in a new setting
Desirable Experience
*Exposure to high-growth or evolving businesses
*Experience supporting finance teams through transition or change
Job number 3634198
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Company Details:
Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
Company size: 50–99 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Established in 1993, Macildowie is a market leading recruitment firm, specialising in Human Resources, Accountancy & Finance, Procurement & Supply Cha...