Audit Lead – Interim

Location:            East Midlands (commutable from Coventry, Leicester, Birmingham, Nottingham & Derby)Working:            Hybrid (2–3 days on-site)Duration:            c4 monthsStart 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