Audit Manager (French)

BDO UK; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy and business advisory firm is seeking an Audit Manager to lead audit engagements and teams. The role involves preparing audit plans, coordinating teams, and requires strong communication skills and audit experience. The ideal candidate will have a professional accountancy qualification and be bilingual in French. This position offers opportunities for international travel and career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career development resources

Mentoring and coaching

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification preferred.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement meetings and prepare audit plans.
• Coordinate and lead audit teams, review audit reports.

Skills

Bilingual French

Strong communication skills

Audit experience

Interest in international development sector

Proven track record in audit and assurance

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA / DEC or equivalent

Job description

Ideas | People | Trust

We're BDO, an accountancy and business advisory firm providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world.

Our clients are Britain's economic engine—ambitious, entrepreneurially spirited, high-growth businesses that fuel the economy, along with the owners and management teams leading them.

We'll broaden your horizons

Our Advisory team offers a wide range of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They possess in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors, and markets, understanding the constantly evolving risks and opportunities. The team works across strategy, operations, improvement, transactional projects, and technology and risk advisory, following through on top-level instructions and resolving detailed issues—all in a straightforward package. Joining them means working on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience alongside industry leaders.

We'll help you succeed

Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice, which stems from a thorough understanding of their business gained through close collaboration and long-term relationships.

You will be proactive in managing your tasks and confident in collaborating with others, including senior managers, Directors, and Partners, to serve clients effectively. You will also be encouraged to identify opportunities to enhance our delivery and offer additional services.

International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA) works closely with global entities like UN agencies, the European Commission, Foundations, and Development Agencies involved in international development. IIDA provides assurance services, including financial and systems audits, certifications, internal control assessments, technical assistance, and consultancy services.

The Audit Manager role

The Audit Manager will lead engagement meetings (virtually and in person), prepare audit plans based on a full understanding of the terms of reference and grant conditions, coordinate and lead audit teams, and review audit reports.

Qualifications and skills

• A professional accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / DEC or equivalent) is preferred
• Bilingual French and excellent verbal and written English are required
• Audit experience
• Interest in international development sector
• Strong communication skills
• Proven track record in audit and assurance
• Willingness to travel internationally (Europe, Africa, Asia, Middle East)

Our culture and development opportunities

At BDO, we value authenticity and recognize individual contributions. We support flexible working arrangements and provide resources for career development, aiming to help you achieve personal and professional goals.

We're in it together

Mutual support and respect are core to BDO's culture. We offer mentoring, coaching, and collaborative workspaces to foster learning and teamwork. Our state-of-the-art facilities and events encourage sharing knowledge and building networks.

Looking ahead

BDO helps entrepreneurial businesses succeed, fueling the UK economy. With 17 UK locations and 6,500 staff, we continue to adapt and grow, building on our strengths to serve clients with integrity and expertise. We are committed to empowering our people and innovating for the future.