Job Description

Interim SOX Lead

£102 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
PCD320163

Summary: The role of Interim UK SOX Implementation Lead focuses on enhancing internal controls and preparing for UK SOX compliance within a fast-paced organization. The position requires a senior finance or audit professional with extensive SOX and internal controls experience, ideally from a Top 10 audit background. The successful candidate will lead the design and implementation of control frameworks and ensure alignment with UK Corporate Reform expectations. This is a hands-on role that emphasizes collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

The Opportunity

We’re partnering with a fast-paced, forward-thinking organisation preparing for UK SOX readiness and wider internal controls enhancement. The client is looking for an experienced Interim UK SOX / Internal Controls Lead to drive improvements in internal control design, governance, and documentation across key financial and operational processes. This is a hands-on role suited to a senior finance or audit professional with strong SOX and internal controls experience, ideally from a Top 10 audit background with significant post-practice industry experience. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the organisation’s control framework and readiness for evolving UK Corporate Reform expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design, enhancement, and implementation of internal control frameworks in preparation for UK SOX compliance.
Conduct detailed control reviews across key financial and operational processes, identifying gaps and implementing effective remediation plans.
Partner with senior finance leadership, audit, and IT teams to ensure a consistent, practical, and risk-based approach to control improvements.
Develop clear process documentation, control matrices, and testing plans aligned with SOX and UK Corporate Reform (Provision 29) requirements.
Provide technical insight and best practice guidance on control design and effectiveness.
Lead control walkthroughs and testing, ensuring high-quality evidence and clear reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
Support change management by embedding a culture of control awareness and accountability across the business.
Where relevant, oversee or mentor internal audit or project resources contributing to the UK SOX readiness programme.

Key Responsibilities

Key Skills & Experience

Key Skills:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / ICAEW) with strong technical grounding.
Significant experience in SOX and internal controls frameworks, ideally gained within a listed or large multinational environment.
Top 10 audit firm background strongly preferred – with exposure to risk, controls, and assurance engagements.
Proven experience designing and implementing internal control frameworks (financial, operational, or IT) in line with SOX or UK Corporate Reform requirements.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Salary (Rate): £102/hr

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:
Interim UK SOX Implementation Lead (Internal Controls) | £720 - £840 Per Day | London (Hybrid) | 6-9 Month Contract | ACCA/ACA/ICAEW.