Audit Manager (French)

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

Job summary

BDO UK is seeking an Audit Manager to join their Advisory team. The role involves leading audit engagements, preparing plans, and collaborating with international clients. Candidates should have a professional accountancy qualification, audit experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Audit experience required.
• Interest in international development.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Audit

Bilingual French

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / DEC)

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 their owners and management teams.

We'll broaden your horizons

Our Advisory team offers a wide range of services delivering value-led advice and outcomes. They possess in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors, and markets, understanding the constantly changing risks and opportunities. The team works across strategy, operations, improvement, and transactional projects. From technology to risk advisory, they excel at executing top-level instructions and managing detailed tasks—offering comprehensive solutions. Joining them means working on exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience alongside industry experts.

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 work proactively, managing your tasks independently, and collaborate effectively with colleagues, communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and partners to serve clients well. You will be encouraged to identify opportunities for service enhancement and additional client value.

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

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

You'll be someone with:

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

We value authenticity and support flexible working to suit individual and team needs. We are committed to career development through programs, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and growth opportunities.

We're in it together

Mutual support and respect are core to our culture. We offer mentoring, coaching, and a supportive environment to help you at every stage of your career. Our agile framework fosters connection and collaboration, with state-of-the-art spaces and opportunities to build your network, share skills, and learn continuously.

We're looking forward to the future

At BDO, we support entrepreneurial success that fuels the UK economy. Our 6,500 team members across 17 UK locations work together to help clients reach their ambitions. We are committed to innovation, integrity, and global expertise, shaping the future with openness and creativity, empowering our people to improve constantly.