Assistant Manager, Internal Audit & Risk Advisory

BDO UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO is seeking an Assistant Manager in Risk Advisory Services to deliver high-quality internal audit and advisory engagements for a diverse client base. You will lead defined engagements, support planning, and manage workstreams, ensuring delivery to BDO standards.

You’ll collaborate with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners, while developing junior staff, and expanding your technical capability and leadership as you progress toward Manager level.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal audit or risk and assurance work, including planning, delivering and reviewing engagements.
• Inquisitive and proactive mindset, able to challenge risks and controls and contribute to audit quality.
• Experience in risk management, internal audit or controls testing across client environments.
• A recognised professional qualification or working towards one (e.g. CIA / CMIIA / MIIA, CCAB or equivalent).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to engage with clients and stakeholders.
• Good organisational and time-management skills, capable of handling multiple assignments under a manager’s oversight.
• Collaborative, development-focused approach with willingness to travel to client sites and interest in data analytics or AI-enabled audit techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead defined engagements or workstreams and support engagement planning and delivery.
• Ensure work is completed to a high standard in line with BDO methodology.
• Balance management activities with hands-on audits and specialist assignments.
• Mentor and develop junior team members as you progress toward Manager level.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

Data analytics

Client engagement

Team leadership

Job description

BDO is seeking an Assistant Manager in Risk Advisory Services to deliver high-quality internal audit and advisory engagements for a diverse client base. You will lead defined engagements, support planning, and manage workstreams, ensuring delivery to BDO standards.

You’ll collaborate with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners, while developing junior staff, and expanding your technical capability and leadership as you progress toward Manager level.