AUDIT OUTSOURCING

Expert Audit Support Services for Accounting Firms in the UK

Outsource Audit Support Services for Accounting Firms in the UK to Enhance Audit Efficiency, Sign Up More Clients, and Achieve Year-on-Year Profit Growth

Book a Free Consultation
  • 10X Client Growth
  • Four-Eyed Review
  • 96% CSAT Score
Audit Support Services in UK

Outsourced Audit Services Tailored for Your Business

Amid industry-wide skills shortages, leading firms, including the Big Four, are turning to India for top talent. With 22 years of expertise, QX Accounting Services (QXAS) is a market leader in audit outsourcing services, with 100+ certified auditors supporting industry leaders like Xeinadin and Ascendis Audit.

Our dedicated audit support team specialises in various audits, including limited companies, charities, LLP, SRA, and independent examinations. With our Managed Solution, featuring a four-eyed review, and hybrid staffing of onshore and offshore experts, we ensure a seamless path to audit excellence.

Outsource external audit services to streamline your audit process, win more clients, and improve your top line. Our tailored approach ensures you receive the precise support your firm requires:

Request a quote

How QXAS External Audit Outsourcing Support Streamlines Your Process?

We simplify each step, ensuring seamless integration from audit planning to preparation of final reports. Outsource audit support services to enhance your efficiency and reduce your workload.

Scope of Work

  • Conducting initial meetings with the Audit Partner and end client to understand their business and key developments in the year under audit
  • Documentation of audit planning including but not limited to filling up of various planning checklists, questionnaires, assessment of risks and materiality thresholds
  • Preparation of Audit Plan and selection of samples for audit tests

  • Performing analytical procedures and Substantive Test of Details over account balances and classes of transactions
  • Gathering sufficient and appropriate audit evidence to support findings and gain comfort over the audit assertions
  • Documenting audit procedures and results

  • Documentation of completion phase of an audit with the Partner/RI including various checklists
  • Preparation of Management Letter and Letter of Representation using firms’ standard templates
  • Review of financial statements to check compliance with relevant accounting standards
  • Communicating with Partner/RI on the points which require their clearance
  • Preparation of summary of Adjusted and Unadjusted Misstatements
  • Provide interim and periodic updates to the clients

What We’ll Need

  • Access to the audit documentation software
  • Access to previous year’s audit working papers
  • Access to the permanent file
  • Access to previous year’s full signed accounts
  • Access to current year’s accounts working papers

What You’ll Get

  • Current year audit working papers

  • Conducting initial meetings with the Audit Partner and end client to understand their business and key developments in the year under audit
  • Documentation of audit planning including but not limited to filling up of various planning checklists, questionnaires, assessment of risks and materiality thresholds
  • Preparation of Audit Plan and selection of samples for audit tests

  • Performing analytical procedures and Substantive Test of Details over account balances and classes of transactions
  • Gathering sufficient and appropriate audit evidence to support findings and gain comfort over the audit assertions
  • Documenting audit procedures and results

  • Documentation of completion phase of an audit with the Partner/RI including various checklists
  • Preparation of Management Letter and Letter of Representation using firms’ standard templates
  • Review of financial statements to check compliance with relevant accounting standards
  • Communicating with Partner/RI on the points which require their clearance
  • Preparation of summary of Adjusted and Unadjusted Misstatements
  • Provide interim and periodic updates to the clients

  • Access to the audit documentation software
  • Access to previous year’s audit working papers
  • Access to the permanent file
  • Access to previous year’s full signed accounts
  • Access to current year’s accounts working papers

  • Current year audit working papers

Tackle Staff Shortages, Streamline Operations, and Grow Your Practice with our Tailored Audit Outsourcing Services

Book a Free Consultation
Tackle Staff Shortages, Streamline Operations, and Grow Your Practice with our Tailored Audit Outsourcing Services

Outsource Audit Support Trusted by Industry Leaders

Backed by two decades of experience and a 96% CSAT score, we’re the go-to choice for 350+ accounting and audit firms for trusted audit support, managing high-volume, deadline-driven workloads with confidence.

Success Story – Audit Outsourcing

Discover what our clients are saying about us!

Trust the Confidence of 350+ Accounting Firms in Cutting Up to 50% of Operational Costs, Boosting Profits, and Driving Sustainable Growth

Book a Free Consultation

Discover the QXAS Difference in Outsourcing Audit Support Services

Experience unparalleled efficiency, accuracy, and security tailored to elevate your firm’s audit operations

Market Leaders in Outsourcing   
Market Leaders in Outsourcing
Managed FTE Solutions
Four-eyed Review Process
Four-eyed Review Process
Top-notch Talent
Top-notch Talent
Data Security Assured
100% Data Security Assured
Seamless Integration
Tighter Reporting & Governance
Tighter Reporting & Governance
Consistently high CSAT Scores
Consistently high CSAT Scores (>96%)

Software Capabilities

Your software, our expertise – the QX team of expert tax preparers is trained to use the tools you trust, ensuring a seamless and efficient process.

FAQs

Have questions? Find answers to all your doubts about outsourcing and discover how QX Accounting Services (QXAS) strategic expertise can help transform your practice.

Audit support services help accounting and audit firms manage various stages of the audit process by providing skilled external support. This can include audit fieldwork, testing, documentation, financial statement preparation, and compliance checks, helping firms handle workloads efficiently while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.

Outsourced audit support services can cover a wide range of tasks, including audit fieldwork, substantive testing, sampling, working paper preparation, financial statement drafting, compliance checks, and audit documentation. Firms can also outsource administrative and back-office audit tasks to improve efficiency during busy periods.

Offshore audit support for UK accounting firms improves operational efficiency by helping manage workloads more effectively without increasing in-house headcount. It enables firms to complete audit tasks faster, reduce turnaround times, improve resource utilisation, and free up senior staff to focus on client advisory and high-value work.

Outsourced audit support services help accounting firms manage peak-season workloads by providing flexible access to skilled audit professionals during busy periods. This allows firms to handle higher volumes of work, meet tight deadlines, and maintain audit quality without overburdening internal teams.

QX Accounting Services supports UK accounting firms with scalable audit outsourcing services by providing access to skilled audit professionals who can support firms during peak periods or ongoing engagements. Our tailored delivery model helps firms manage workloads efficiently, maintain audit quality, and scale operations without increasing fixed headcount.

We provide tailored audit support services to accounting firms based on their specific needs. Our resources have expertise across 14+ major industries, including education, real estate, engineering and technology, restaurants and hotels, service sector, retail, and more.

Yes, we offer white-label audit outsourcing services that allow accounting firms to deliver audit support under their own brand. Our audit professionals work as an extension of your team, handling audit tasks and documentation while you retain full control over client communication, review, and sign-off.

QX Accounting Services (QXAS) is a market leader in the outsourcing space and a trusted partner to over 350 accounting and audit firms.

What sets us apart from our competition is:

  • Managed FTE Solution: Dedicated auditors supported by a team leader for seamless collaboration.
  • Four-Eyed Review: All output undergoes a two-level review process to eliminate errors and ensure top-notch audit quality.
  • Flexible Engagement Models: Offshore, onshore, and hybrid options tailored to your needs.

QX Accounting Services (QXAS) is a 100% GDPR-compliant outsourcing provider. We are also ISO 27701, ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus certified with stringent security standards. We operate through our UK servers and work within your secure environment.

The cost of audit outsourcing UK depends on your specific needs. We offer customised pricing and engagement models tailored to clients’ requirements. To request a custom quote, fill in the form at the bottom of this page or call us directly on +44 208 146 0808.

QX Accounting Services (QXAS) provides comprehensive support to ensure a seamless and efficient transition process. Our dedicated team collaborates closely with your organisation, offering hands-on assistance in data migration, system integration, and process alignment. We also provide unlimited chat and telephonic support to help you at all times.

As a part of our Next-Gen Outsourcing solutions, we provide Onshore Support, a flexible staffing strategy through which you can hire skilled audit support personnel to work directly from your office location in the UK. Learn More

Our Latest Insights

Explore all insights on topics that matter to you and your accounting firmrvi

Let’s Work Together

Explore outsourcing solutions, request a no-obligation trial or discuss your practice’s needs with our expert consultants.

Book a Virtual Meeting Book an In-person Meeting