About Audit Bureau of Circulations Ltd (ABC)

ABC is one of the strongest and best known brands within the UK media industry providing independently verified circulation, distribution, attendance and new media traffic data to buyers and sellers of advertising. ABC’s core brand values of independence, transparency, comparability, and maintenance of high standards allow £billions worth of advertising to be traded with confidence every year.

During recent years ABC has dramatically enhanced its service offering to members, and the media industry as a whole, with the development and introduction of numerous online services. ABC now employs over 100 staff.

ABC has set the following four key objectives in order to manage and maintain their reputation in leading the development and delivery of multi-platform certified data:

• Strong brand – deliver ongoing trust, confidence and agreed standards across all relevant platforms
• Service enhancements – working with industry partners and members to lead and develop the most appropriate ‘media trading’ service enhancements
• Financial stability – by increasing revenues, be able to continue to invest in systems, staff and services to ensure ABC satisfies the evolving needs of members and subscribers
• Professional and expert staff – via effective training, coaching and mentoring, ensure all staff deliver to the highest standard

These are achieved via a proactive team culture where every staff member plays an important role.

ABC accreditation for publishers, exhibitors and digital providers is a key factor in their competitive success, allowing them to clearly demonstrate the advantages of their targeted circulations/audiences.

The appointment of a Senior Audit Manager offers the opportunity for a qualified auditor (ACA, ACCA, MIIA, CPFA) with proven management skills to join an expanding organisation at a senior departmental managerial level.

The Audit Department has just been created by bringing together the audit teams from the three customer-facing departments. The department now employs some 60 staff, with audits generating 60% of ABC’s total revenue. Company turnover for 2008/2009 is forecast to be £6.6m, up year on year by approximately 5%. The volume of business is growing across ABC, and especially in the online arena. It is essential that the audit standards and delivery keep ahead of this to help support the strong ABC brand and currency.