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We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world.
We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them.
We’ll broaden your horizons
Audit quality is central to our strategy as an Audit Stream, the key ingredient to our success. Consistent high audit quality enables us to attract, develop and retain talented people and be proud of our work. Audit quality allows us to compete in the market and demonstrate that we can play a key role in market reform.
Consistently high audit quality does not happen by chance. It requires a mindset and culture of challenge and professional scepticism, appropriate resources both people and intellectual, investment in central support for engagement teams and technology solutions. Within the last year we have increased our headcount significantly, invested in new partners, and commenced a significant investment programme in our central quality support team.
We’ll help you succeed
The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders.
You’ll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners. You’ll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual with a passion for audit quality to join the Audit Quality Department (AQD) to work specifically to support the Directors who manage risk for the department.
The role will involve working across AQD to manage, monitor and feedback on areas that relate to managing risk for the department. A large part of this role will be to manage the processes around the ISQM (UK) 1 risks and controls of which AQD own a significant number.
The key requirement for the role is an excellent ability to project manage a large process, communicate with individuals from a wide range of different sub teams, analyse data and produce management reporting.
Alongside ad hoc tasks and responsibilities, there are the following specific elements of the role which are explained further below:
Oversight and monitoring of the ISQM (UK) 1 process for AQD – this will include maintenance of AQD manuals and oversight of the process; and oversight of the helpline reporting function.
Requirements
Excellent project management and organising skills – able to prioritise multiple tasks effectively and cope well under the pressure of deadlines
External audit experience helpful but not essential
Excellent communication skills; both written and oral
Ability to build strong relationships with internal parties in the Audit Stream including senior individuals
Ability to work with highly confidential information
Accuracy and attention to detail essential
Take personal responsibility and accountability for own work
Have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team and be able to use own initiative
IT literate with an excellent knowledge of Excel and experience of manipulating large volumes of data
Ideas | People | Trust
We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world.
We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them.
We’ll broaden your horizons
Audit quality is central to our strategy as an Audit Stream, the key ingredient to our success. Consistent high audit quality enables us to attract, develop and retain talented people and be proud of our work. Audit quality allows us to compete in the market and demonstrate that we can play a key role in market reform.
Consistently high audit quality does not happen by chance. It requires a mindset and culture of challenge and professional scepticism, appropriate resources both people and intellectual, investment in central support for engagement teams and technology solutions. Within the last year we have increased our headcount significantly, invested in new partners, and commenced a significant investment programme in our central quality support team.
We’ll help you succeed
The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders.
You’ll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners. You’ll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual with a passion for audit quality to join the Audit Quality Department (AQD) to work specifically to support the Directors who manage risk for the department.
The role will involve working across AQD to manage, monitor and feedback on areas that relate to managing risk for the department. A large part of this role will be to manage the processes around the ISQM (UK) 1 risks and controls of which AQD own a significant number.
The key requirement for the role is an excellent ability to project manage a large process, communicate with individuals from a wide range of different sub teams, analyse data and produce management reporting.
Alongside ad hoc tasks and responsibilities, there are the following specific elements of the role which are explained further below:
Oversight and monitoring of the ISQM (UK) 1 process for AQD – this will include maintenance of AQD manuals and oversight of the process; and oversight of the helpline reporting function.
Requirements
Excellent project management and organising skills – able to prioritise multiple tasks effectively and cope well under the pressure of deadlines
External audit experience helpful but not essential
Excellent communication skills; both written and oral
Ability to build strong relationships with internal parties in the Audit Stream including senior individuals
Ability to work with highly confidential information
Accuracy and attention to detail essential
Take personal responsibility and accountability for own work
Have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team and be able to use own initiative
IT literate with an excellent knowledge of Excel and experience of manipulating large volumes of data
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Audit Quality - Risk Senior Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.