IT Audit Specialist - SC Cleared - 8 Months - London or Newcastle

IT Audit Specialist - SC Eligible - 8 Months - London or Newcastle

A major public sector organisation is seeking an experienced IT Audit Specialist to support the delivery of one of its largest and most complex audit programmes. This role will focus on providing IT audit assurance across large-scale enterprise environments, covering both Legacy and cloud technologies within highly regulated government settings. You will work closely with financial audit teams, helping identify technology risks, evaluate controls, and clearly articulate the impact of IT findings on financial reporting and audit outcomes. The successful candidate will have significant experience delivering end-to-end IT audits, including IT General Controls (ITGCs), Application Controls, Segregation of Duties reviews, and technology-enabled business process assurance. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to operate independently within a hybrid audit environment. Experience within Big 4 or major technology risk and audit practices is highly desirable. Please note, active SC Clearance would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver end-to-end IT audit engagements across complex enterprise environments
• Perform IT General Controls (ITGC) testing including access management, change management, and IT operations controls
• Review and test Application Controls, automated controls, interfaces, reports, and configured system controls
• Conduct Segregation of Duties (SoD) reviews and assess user access risks
• Understand and document complex business processes, identifying technology risks and mitigating controls
• Produce high-quality audit documentation and workpapers suitable for management review
• Translate technical findings into clear business and financial audit impacts for non-technical stakeholders
• Work closely with financial audit teams, supporting audit planning and risk assessment activities
• Build and maintain effective relationships with client stakeholders and audit management teams
• Provide practical recommendations to improve governance, controls, and assurance frameworks

Ideal Candidate:

• 5-10+ years' experience delivering IT Audit, Technology Risk, or IT Assurance engagements
• Strong experience of ITGC testing, Application Controls, and Segregation of Duties reviews
• Proven ability to independently deliver audit workstreams with minimal supervision
• Experience supporting financial audits and understanding how technology risks impact financial reporting
• Strong report writing, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills
• Experience working within large, complex organisations and regulated environments
• Big 4 or major audit firm experience highly desirable (PwC, EY, KPMG, Deloitte, Grant Thornton, BDO, RSM)
• SAP audit experience would be highly advantageous
• CISA certification welcomed but not essential
• Finance qualifications (ACA, ACCA, equivalent) beneficial but not required

Additional Requirements:

• Must be eligible for SC Clearance and meet Civil Service nationality requirements
• Existing or transferable SC Clearance highly desirable
• Candidates may be considered while clearance is progressing, subject to access restrictions
• Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in either the London or Newcastle office
• Limited client-site travel required
• Strong communication, responsiveness, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential

TL;DR
Job Title: IT Audit Specialist
Contract Length: 8 Months
Location: London or Newcastle (Hybrid)
Rate: TBC
IR35 Status: TBC
Clearance: SC Eligible (Existing SC Preferred)
Start Date: November 2026