Confidence in your systems, controls and data integrity
Technology is central to modern business, and reliable IT controls are critical to operational performance and audit confidence. Validera’s IT assurance services give you independent validation of control effectiveness, data integrity, and alignment with best-practice standards.
Why you need IT Assurance Services
IT general controls (ITGC) reviews
We assess the controls underpinning your IT environment, access, change management, and operations, to confirm they support reliable financial and operational reporting.
Application control testing
We test the automated controls within your key applications, verifying they process and report data accurately and consistently.
Cloud and third-party vendor assurance
We assess the risks introduced by your cloud providers and vendors, ensuring their controls meet the standard your business relies on.
Data integrity and completeness reviews
We verify that your data is accurate, complete, and trustworthy across the systems and processes that depend on it.
Our Approach to IT Assurance Services
Value of IT Assurance
- Increased trust with auditors and regulators
- More reliable operational and financial reporting
- Reduced technology, security and compliance risk
- Enhanced system resilience and governance maturity
Our goal isn't just to test controls. We're here to help you enhance resilience.
How We Deliver IT Assurance
Our approach integrates technical expertise with a clear understanding of business operations. Reports include:
- Control effectiveness ratings
- Risk impact analysis
- Maturity assessments
- Prioritised remediation guidance
- Practical, business-aligned recommendations
Sectors we specialise in
Public Sector
Providing independent assurance across the UK public sector, leveraging insider expertise to ensure compliance, transparency, accountability, and achieve Value for Money.
Regulated
We provide the high-level assurance required to navigate Regulatory frameworks, strengthening the control environment that protects your assets and stakeholder confidence.
Not-for-Profit / Third
We safeguard your mission and reputation by ensuring monies are accounted for, protecting trust through tailored audits that focus on front-line impact.
Corporate & Commercial
We transform risk into a competitive advantage for businesses, delivering senior-led insights that streamline operations, protect assets, and support confident, high-stakes decision-making.
"Helpful in getting us over the line"
Validera were very helpful in getting us over the line in a short turnaroud time. The audit was thorough with a detailed report.
(Multi Academy Trust Client – South East)
"Well planned & professionally undertaken"
The external audit of the newly introduced Subcontracting Standard was well planned and professionally undertaken within timescales.
(College Client – East Midlands)
“Provided strong assurance”
Validera produced a comprehensive audit scope document and clear timeline, The system to load audit documents was simple to use and update. The audit report was delivered on time and provided strong assurance. The auditor kept all stakeholders updated throughout the process.
(Financial Services Client – South East)
“Good level challenge
The internal audit process ran smoothly with a good level of challenge. The final report provides reassurance that the actions we have taken are sufficient.
(Multi Academy Trust Client – North East)
“Informative assurance”
Well organized and informative asssurance process.
(College Client – South West)
"Constructive & Collaborative"
I found the audit process a constructive and collaborative one; our meetings included extended and in-depth conversations where I was challenged on aspects of data protection and information governance processes and procedures in the college, and asked to provide evidence for points that were raised, but also allowed to broaden the scope of the conversation to include upcoming changes and longer term plans. The combination of challenge on current procedures, and inquiry on the medium to long term, made for a robust process.
(College Client – South Central)
"Critical friend"
A much valued critical friend.
(College Client – West Midlands)
"Confidence in Validera"
This was a new piece of audit work for the sector but we had confidence in Validera’s ability having used them for other assignments and they lived up to their reputation providing a well organised and thorough audit.
(College Client – East Midlands)
"Accommodating & Helpful"
Validera were really accommodating and helpful.
(Specialist Institution – London)
"Transparent & Smooth"
The audit process was transparent and smooth with excellent communication throughout the process.
(College Client – East Midlands)
"Efficient & Professional"
Efficient and professional service.
(Non Department Government Body – London)
"Inclusive. Professional. Understanding"
The audit was completed in an inclusive manner and gave all relevant staff the opportunity to be part of it. It was conducted professionally and the auditor fully understood the nature of our work.
(Education Client – South Central)
"Inclusive. Professional. Understanding"
The audit was completed in an inclusive manner and gave all relevant staff the opportunity to be part of it. It was conducted professionally and the auditor fully understood the nature of our work.
(Education Client – South Central)
"Positive Experience"
Positive Experience. The auditor was professional and timely in their communication. Support was provided at every juncture of the process.
(Multi Academy Trust Client – West Midlands)
"Fresh & Innovative"
We found their approach fresh & innovative.
(College Client – East Midlands)