Audit Manager

BDO UK; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy and business advisory firm is seeking an Audit Manager to join their international audit team. This role involves overseeing audit processes for multinational clients, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supporting junior staff in their development. The ideal candidate will be ACCA/ACA/ICAS qualified with extensive experience in audit management and financial reporting. This position offers opportunities for travel and career growth within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and coaching junior staff.
• Knowledge of ISAs, IFRS, UK GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality audits for stakeholders.
• Design audit strategies for multinationals.
• Manage complex projects across multiple locations.

Skills

Management

Coaching

Financial Reporting

Risk Identification

Audit Strategy Design

Education

ACCA/ACA/ICAS qualified

Job description

Audit Manager - International

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.

Our focus on delivering quality audit work for the public interest is our priority. Our Audit teams verify the accuracy of clients' financial statements for stakeholders such as shareholders, governments, tax authorities, banks, and customers, ensuring stability and authenticity in the financial market. We are committed to helping our clients and our people succeed. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive support to reach your potential, from completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring learning opportunities. Join a friendly, diverse team where your work truly matters.

We'll broaden your horizons

The international audit team is industry-agnostic, providing coordinated secondary audit services to multinationals. Working closely with BDO Member Firms worldwide, the team leverages controls at finance service centre locations to design high-quality, efficient global audit strategies. Many engagements involve travel overseas multiple times a year.

We'll help you succeed

We prioritize quality, delivering trusted, transparent audits relied upon by companies and stakeholders.

You'll be someone with:

• ACCA/ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent
• Experience managing, supervising, supporting, and coaching junior staff
• Experience challenging management, including difficult conversations
• Knowledge of ISAs, IFRS, UK GAAP, and Financial Reporting
• Understanding of financial products, regulations, and compliance issues
• Experience reviewing systems, processes, and controls to identify risks
• Experience designing audit strategies based on substantive testing
• Managing complex projects and teams across multiple locations
• Experience with financial statement reviews

Desirable

• Sector experience relevant to BDO audited entities
• Experience auditing international groups and cross-border engagements
• Designing audit strategies relying on controls and IT environment
• Conducting Group audits under ISA 600

We value authenticity and support agile working, offering flexible arrangements to suit you and your team. We aim to help you achieve your personal and professional goals through structured career development programs.

We're in it together

Mutual support and respect are core values at BDO. We foster a people-centred culture through mentoring, coaching, and collaboration. Our modern workspaces and events encourage continuous learning and networking. We believe collaboration creates value and satisfying work experiences.

We're looking forward to the future

BDO helps entrepreneurial businesses succeed, fueling the UK economy. Our success depends on our people, and we continually invest in them. We are committed to evolving and building on our strengths, with a focus on global reach, integrity, and expertise. We aim to empower our people to innovate and improve.