Audit Quality - Senior Manager - Ethics

BDO UK; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO UK seeks a Senior Manager for Ethics in London, responsible for managing audit independence and compliance, overseeing a team and systems related to ethical standards. This role demands strong communication and project management skills to ensure effective collaboration and problem-solving. The successful candidate will contribute to our commitment to high-quality audit ethics in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of complex risk management and conflicts of interest systems.
• Experience in application of regulation and interpreting rules.
• Proven track record of project managing firm-wide systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing personnel in the Ethics team and Shared Services Centre.
• Performing system testing to ensure fit for purpose.
• Drafting guidance and delivering training on new systems.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Risk management principles

Project management

Education

Relevant experience in a similar position

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Audit Quality - Senior Manager - Ethics, London

Client: BDO UK

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 75f0e41ee376

Job Views: 3

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Ideas | People | Trust

We’re BDO, an accountancy and business advisory firm providing advice and solutions for entrepreneurial organizations navigating today’s changing world.

We work with Britain’s high-growth, ambitious businesses that fuel the economy, advising their owners and management teams.

We’ll broaden your horizons

Audit quality is central to our strategy. High audit quality attracts, develops, and retains talented people, and enables us to compete and demonstrate leadership in market reform.

Achieving high audit quality requires a culture of challenge, professional scepticism, appropriate resources, and investment in technology and support teams. Recently, we have increased our headcount, invested in new partners, and launched a significant quality support program.

We’ll help you succeed

Our work is underpinned by quality, delivering trusted, transparent audits relied upon by companies and stakeholders.

You should be proactive, able to manage your tasks independently, and confident in collaborating and communicating with Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners. Your role involves delivering accurate reporting and providing long-term value.

Ethics and independence are increasingly important, especially with complex compliance and growth in areas like PIE and listed markets. The Ethics team, led by the Ethics Partner, supports high standards of independence and ethics, managing risks related to conflicts of interest and audit independence.

Due to the importance of ethics and compliance, the firm is implementing new systems to identify and manage risks. These systems are transformative and impact all streams of BDO’s operations. Your role will involve supporting the implementation, embedding new processes, and working closely with project sponsors, IT, and stakeholders.

You will be involved in:

• Understanding requirements related to audit independence and conflicts of interest, ensuring systems meet these needs
• Managing personnel within the Ethics team and Shared Services Centre
• Testing systems for functionality
• Drafting guidance, process notes, and delivering training
• Collaborating with global project teams to incorporate UK perspectives
• Establishing quality control processes to meet ISQM1 standards
• Advising users on system interactions to ensure compliance
• Managing tasks and deadlines within the project

You’ll have:

• Relevant experience in ethics, regulation, or similar fields
• Knowledge of ICAEW Code of Ethics and FRC standards is beneficial
• Understanding of risk management and conflicts of interest systems
• Practical application of regulations
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Ability to build relationships and work independently or collaboratively
• Excellent organizational skills

We value authenticity, support flexible working, and aim to help you achieve your career goals through structured development programs.

We’re in it together

Support, respect, and a people-centered culture define BDO. We offer mentoring, coaching, and collaborative spaces to foster learning and connection.

We’re looking forward to the future

BDO is committed to helping entrepreneurial businesses succeed, powering the UK economy. We continue to evolve, investing in our people and maintaining a global, ethical, and innovative approach to growth.