Interim auditors.
Fast and certified.
From peak season to project basis, from bridging to long-term secondment: we place experienced auditors who are immediately deployable at your firm.
Easily hire qualified interim auditors?
At peak moments due to circumstances or during busy season, the pressure within your accounting firm can rise. We ensure you have the staffing you need, with experienced auditors who are immediately deployable.
From request to deployment
Why hire an interim auditor through Auditworks?
Every firm knows in September that January will be tight. Yet capacity planning for the peak is too often postponed. Available interim auditors are a scarce commodity: those who book early get to choose; those who book late accept whatever is left.
We advise firms to lock in their peak requirements as early as autumn. With our pool of 2,000+ auditors we can also deliver at short notice, but an early request guarantees you the best profiles.
Methodologically strong
Our interim professionals know the common audit methodologies and are quickly deployable.
Short contracts possible
Minimum duration from 4 weeks. Extension always negotiable.
What you get from us
Certified profiles
82% of our interim professionals hold an RA qualification or are RA trainees.
Flexible deployment
Full-time, part-time or per specific file type you define the scope.
Freelance or payroll
We arrange the contract structure that is most practical for you.
Schedule before the pressure hits
Book early.
Submit your request as early as October or November. The best profiles are still available then.
Specify file type.
Indicate the type of audit clients: commercial, non-profit, listed, SME. Matching becomes more precise.
Name the software.
Which software do you use? CaseWare, Teammate, your own system? We match on tool knowledge.
Build in an option clause.
Reserve an option to extend. You don't have to use it, but it gives you certainty.
Book early, choose better.
We advise every firm to define peak requirements by November at the latest. That gives you the widest choice from our pool.
"In December we needed three interim professionals for the peak. Auditworks had all three on the floor by 2 January. No hassle, no delays."
"In December we needed three interim professionals for the peak. Auditworks had all three on the floor by 2 January. No hassle, no delays."
Pieter Kooijman
Partner @ Top 20 firm, The Hague
Nationally active, strongest in the Randstad.
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague and surroundings. Plus a growing network in Noord-Brabant.
And the rest of the Netherlands via our national network.
Frequently asked questions
Bridging sudden absence without loss of quality
Long-term sick leave, maternity leave, sudden departure it happens at every firm. We ensure continuity is maintained until the permanent headcount is back in order.
From request to deployment
What sets a good bridging solution apart
The value of a good interim professional during an absence comes down to two things: the speed at which they can be deployed, and the extent to which the quality of work is maintained. A generic temp agency worker simply does not meet that standard.
Our interim professionals come from audit, know the pressure of the audit team and don't need weeks to understand how a file works. They hit the ground running from day one.
Audit-native
No retraining. Our interim professionals have an active audit background.
Flexible duration
From 8 weeks to a year. Extension always possible by mutual agreement.
What you get from us
Fast response
We respond to urgent requests the same day and present candidates within 48 hours.
Quality match
We match on level, client type and software knowledge even under urgency.
Contractual freedom
We handle the contractual structure so you have no legal headaches.
How do you bridge without loss of quality?
Call us immediately.
In the event of urgent absence: call us. We start matching from our active pool the same day.
Facilitate file handover.
A warm handover of ongoing files significantly speeds up onboarding.
Align the scope.
Not every interim professional needs to take over all tasks. Limit the assignment to the critical tasks.
Plan for the return.
Plan a soft exit for the interim professional so the returning permanent employee lands well.
An empty desk costs more than an interim professional.
Delays on files, client dissatisfaction and team overload are hidden costs. We help you prevent them.
"One of our seniors suddenly dropped out. Within 48 hours Auditworks had an interim accountant with exactly the right background. Seven months later the file was neatly wrapped up."
Lisette Hoek
Managing Partner @ SME firm, Gelderland
Nationally active, strongest in the Randstad.
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague and surroundings. Plus a growing network in Noord-Brabant.
And the rest of the Netherlands via our national network.
Frequently asked questions
Specific expertise for a specific assignment
Due diligence, IPO, special investigation, merger or acquisition: some assignments require specific expertise you don't always have in-house. We have that specialist in our pool.
From request to project start
Which projects we support
Due diligence for acquisitions, IPOs, special investigations and merger support require auditors with specific project experience. That expertise is not always present in the permanent team.
Our pool contains professionals with demonstrable experience in transaction-related assignments, forensic work and compliance-intensive engagements. We match on substance, not availability.
Due diligence
Financial and operational due diligence for acquisitions and mergers.
Special investigations
Forensic audit, fraud investigation and integrity issues.
What you get from us
Substantively screened
We assess not only experience but also project-specific knowledge.
Multiple FTEs
For large-scale engagements we place multiple interim professionals simultaneously.
Strict confidentiality
We work with NDA-protected processes as standard.
How do you set up a project assignment properly?
Define the scope clearly.
A sharp project description leads to a better match. Describe what the deliverable is.
Communicate the deadline.
Share the hard deadline. We plan availability and capacity based on your timeline.
Specify sector knowledge.
Is sector-specific knowledge required? State it. We will then match specifically on that background.
Align on the NDA.
We prefer to work with a mutual NDA so that confidentiality is anchored on both sides.
We are the only audit-only party in the Netherlands.
Every professional in our pool truly comes from audit. No retraining, no generalists.
"For a complex due diligence we needed someone with transaction experience and an RA background. Auditworks found him in 72 hours. Impressive."
Rogier Janssen
Transaction Advisory Partner @ Top 10 firm
Nationally active, strongest in the Randstad.
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague and surroundings. Plus a growing network in Noord-Brabant.
And the rest of the Netherlands via our national network.
Frequently asked questions
Flexible workforce planning for the long term
Some firms deliberately opt for a flexible layer alongside their permanent headcount. Long-term secondment of one to three years gives you the capacity you need, without the obligation of a permanent employment contract.
From request to long-term collaboration
Why firms choose a flexible layer
The audit sector has seasonal patterns, growth strategies and market uncertainties that make it difficult to always have the perfect permanent headcount. A flexible layer of long-term seconded auditors gives firms room to breathe.
Moreover, long-term secondees bring loyalty and deep firm knowledge they are not an outsider, but an integral part of the team.
No employer risk
No risk of continued salary payment during illness or permanent employment law obligations.
Immediate deployability
No lengthy recruitment process. We quickly deliver a profile that fits.
What you get from us
Contract flexibility
Freelance, payroll or another structure we arrange what works best for you.
Quarterly reviews
We periodically evaluate the collaboration with you and the interim professional.
Conversion option
Want to take a long-term secondee on permanently? We'll arrange it.
How do you build a flexible layer?
Determine the layer size.
How many FTEs do you want to keep flexible? We help you make that calculation based on your growth plan.
Choose the contract structure.
Freelance and payroll each have pros and cons. We advise based on your situation and the DBA Act.
Integrate into the team.
Treat long-term secondees as team members. This demonstrably leads to higher quality and loyalty.
Schedule evaluation moments.
Schedule a review after each quarter. Course correction is easier when you act early.
Grow without the friction of a permanent employment contract.
Long-term secondment combines the quality of an experienced auditor with the flexibility your firm needs.
"We have now been working with two regular interim professionals via Auditworks for three years. They are fully integrated into our team and the quality is consistently high. An excellent model."
Tamara Willems
HR Manager @ Top 20 firm, Amsterdam
Nationally active, strongest in the Randstad.
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague and surroundings. Plus a growing network in Noord-Brabant.
And the rest of the Netherlands via our national network.
Frequently asked questions
This is what our collaboration looks like
Recruitment fee
25 per cent of the annual salary including holiday pay and thirteenth month. Excluding bonuses.
Guarantee
Linked to the employment contract. Two months for an open-ended contract, one month for a fixed-term contract.
Payment
50 per cent upon signing, 50 per cent after the probationary period. Payment term 14 days.
If it's not a fit
We continue searching for a replacement free of charge for three months.
We're happy to discuss the details of the model in an introductory meeting leaving room for an arrangement that suits your firm.
Ready to strengthen your team?
Tell us what you're looking for. We'll come by, and then we'll get to work.