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Audit Manager

Recruiter
BDO
Location
Across all 17 UK offices
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
13 Apr 2019
Reference
6380

Job Details

The Audit Manager will be based in one of the named BDO offices (see below) and work as part of an audit team, or take responsibility for running the audit. The Audit Managers are to be based in one of the following offices:

Locations:

  • London
  • Bristol
  • Birmingham
  • Cambridge
  • Gatwick
  • Guernsey
  • Guildford
  • Glasgow
  • Ipswich
  • Leeds
  • Leicester
  • Liverpool
  • Norwich
  • Nottingham
  • Reading
  • Manchester
  • Southampton


The primary responsibility of the Audit Manager will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. Will also provide assistance to  Partners in both client work and in the management of the group and on occasions the wider firm. On occasion may become involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis.

We are recruiting Audit Managers for the following sectors:
Real Estate, Professional Services, Consumer Markets, Technology Media, Energy Mining and Industry.


Overview:

The primary responsibility of the Audit Manager will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. Will also provide assistance to  Partners in both client work and in the management of the group and on occasions the wider firm. On occasion may become involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis.


Responsibilities:

  • Act as a major point of contact within the firm for the client together with the Partner.  This includes responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided and maintaining regular contact with clients.
  • Responsible for the financial management of a portfolio of clients.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients at senior levels, being a principal point of contact throughout the year. Develop a strong commercial understanding of the clients’ businesses.
  • Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional billings.
  • Ensure assignments are staffed with the appropriate mix of knowledge and skills required.
  • Ensure that the firm’s risk management and quality control procedures are adhered to at all times.
  • Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities with new clients, and inform the Partner as appropriate.
  • Support Partners and Senior Managers in the development of new business relationships and business proposals through high level sales and marketing activity.
  • Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any new business strategy for existing clients, target clients and the internal business.
  • Recruit, retain, develop and motivate our employees, which includes participating in graduate recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees.
  • Will work as part of management team with other Audit Managers within the business group (e.g. resource planning, merit rate meetings and efficiency gains)
  • Act as an ambassador of the firm, participates in office marketing events, keeps abreast of the wide range of service the firm offers.
  • Act as a role model for trainees and executives. 


Requirements: 

Required

  • ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent.
  • Educated up to degree level or CTS.
  • Previous experience of managing people.
  • Good working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements.
  • Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering.
  • Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including consolidations, group audits, statutory accounts and disclosures.
  • Project Management experience.

Desirable

  •  Strong sector focus appropriate to BDO clients.


About BDO

BDO, the 5th largest accountancy firm globally, is changing the perception of accountancy by taking an innovative and dynamic approach to core industry practices whilst offering a truly consultative service to a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.

BDO offers a working environment where you can grow, excel and pursue your specific goals and career aspirations. You will be provided with the support and guidance you need to enhance your skills and strengths. Very few firms offer the level of experience and responsibility that BDO provides its employees. If you want to be a part of a friendly and inclusive working environment, and a culture that promotes the core values of honesty and integrity, consider a career with BDO today

Company

When the most ambitious, entrepreneurial, and high-growth businesses need accountancy advice, they turn to BDO. The work our Audit team does is essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. Working across a variety of sectors, we verify the accuracy of our entrepreneurial businesses’ financial statements for stakeholders, including shareholders, governments, tax authorities, banks, and customers, ensuring the stability and authenticity of the financial market.

We’re as dedicated to helping our people succeed as we are our entrepreneurial businesses. We encourage an independent and entrepreneurial approach to everything our people do. You'll be supported to apply your style of working and use your initiative to solve problems in a way that achieves optimum outcomes and complements the team's abilities.

Flexibility is fundamental to the future of our operation and it’s a future we’re looking forward to. As we evolve to new ways of working, finding the balance of work and life – prioritising client results while learning lessons and finding advantages from disruptions. Our teams are dynamic and diverse by design. We see the value in everybody's unique experience and expertise – finding strength where they overlap and innovation where they differ.

As you’d expect we offer a competitive salary and first-class benefits package, but our people tell us it's the autonomy, variety and collaboration that really draws them in to build a career with us. We're offering you the opportunity to build on your skills and make your mark by making key decisions and delivering a real impact for entrepreneurial businesses.

Company info
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BDO
Location
55 Baker Street
London
W1U 7EU
United Kingdom

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