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External audit jobs in the UK
From permanent to contract jobs, we’ll provide you with the greatest choice of external auditing roles.
Our recruitment experience in external audit jobs
Employers across different industries are looking to add value to their organisations by taking on either a permanent or temporary auditor to review their accounts. Not only is this a legal requirement, but it helps them gain valuable insight into their financial performance. With end-of-year reviews and goal setting at the height of the agenda, employers need the skills, experience and insights of external auditors more than ever.
For over 50 years, we’ve been recruiting external audit professionals into meaningful roles across a range of industries, and place on average more than one auditor every day of the year. Whether you’re looking for permanent, contract or temporary placements, you can trust our expansive networks and deep employer relationships to find you the best external audit job opportunities.
And as your lifelong career partner, you can trust us to help you make the most informed decisions, equipping you with the latest market intelligence and industry insights. Wherever your audit career takes you, we’ll be working for your tomorrow.
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With offices in a range of locations across the UK, including London, Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Belfast, we can provide you with access to external audit roles that will enable you to fulfil your work ambitions from wherever you’re based.
We work with over 2,000 external and audit employers throughout the UK; from small to mid-sized practices to multinational corporations.
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EXTERNAL AUDITOR JOBS FAQs
An auditor’s salary will vary by role and location. Newly qualified auditors can earn from £45,000-£55,000 a year, while audit managers can take home up to £80,000.
Browse our Salary Guide for a deep dive into the latest external auditor salary ranges.
One of the main skills you need to be an external auditor is impeccable project management skills, as you will have many deadlines. Critical thinking skills are also needed to review evidence and make highly-informed judgement calls.
External auditors shouldn’t ignore soft skills either, which employers are increasingly seeing value in. You can see which soft skills are most in-demand in our Salary Guide.
An internal auditor will examine the issues related to the organisation's business practices and risks, whilst an external audit examines the financial records.
