Senior Financial Auditor Contractor - 3 months

Two Circles Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in sports and entertainment marketing is seeking a highly experienced Audit Contractor to join their in-house audit team. This role is critical during the financial statement audit phase, where you will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of audit-related tasks. If you possess a keen eye for detail and strong analytical skills, this opportunity allows you to leverage your expertise in a dynamic environment, contributing to the success of a company that works with over 900 global clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of audit experience in financial statement audits.
• Qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support internal audit and finance teams during year-end audit.
• Prepare and review audit schedules and reconciliations.

Skills

Audit Experience

Financial Reporting Standards

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

We are Two Circles. We are a Sports & Entertainment Marketing business. We grow audiences and revenues. We do that by knowing fans best. We work with clients to help them understand & influence what their fans are doing - the way fans spend their money, the events that fans attend, the channels fans respond to, the content fans watch and more. And we use the understanding this gives us to help our clients grow.

Grow their audiences and grow their revenues - both direct to consumer and business to business revenues. Our platforms and services are trusted by over 900 clients globally, including the English Premier League, Red Bull, UEFA, VISA, the NFL, Nike and Amazon. We are almost 1000 people, based out of 14 offices, and we deliver work for sports and entertainment businesses of all shapes and sizes all over the world.

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Audit Contractor to support our in-house audit team during a critical phase of our financial statement audit. The successful candidate will work closely with both internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient delivery of audit-related tasks and documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the internal audit and finance teams with the year-end audit process.
• Prepare and review audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with external auditors to respond to audit queries and provide necessary data.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies or issues in financial records and reports.
• Assist with walkthroughs, control testing, and substantive testing as required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS/GAAP) and company policies.
• Monitor and track audit progress, highlighting risks or delays to key stakeholders.
• Support the drafting or review of financial statements and accompanying disclosures.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

• Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA) with 5+ years of audit experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting standards and audit procedures.
• Prior experience supporting or leading financial statement audits.
• Comfortable working independently and in collaboration with in-house teams.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and professional judgment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Familiarity with audit software/tools and common ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).