Audit Quality - Methodology Senior Manager

We are BDO, an accountancy and business advisory firm providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy.

Audit quality is central to our strategy as an Audit Stream, the key ingredient to our success. Consistent high audit quality enables us to attract, develop and retain talented people and be proud of our work. It allows us to compete in the market and demonstrate that we can play a key role in market reform.

Consistently high audit quality does not happen by chance. It requires a mindset and culture of challenge and professional scepticism, appropriate resources both people and intellectual, investment in central support for engagement teams and technology solutions. Within the last year, we have increased our headcount significantly, invested in new partners, and commenced a significant investment programme in our central quality support team.

The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent, which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You will be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You will help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long-term value.

This is an opportunity for talented, high-performing and ambitious senior managers to join the Methodology team in the Audit Quality Department (AQD). The successful candidate will have significant experience in audit, in managing an audit and audit-related projects, with exemplary technical skills regarding auditing standards. The role will be primarily based either in the Baker Street Office in London or in a regional office location. Travel to other offices may be required.

As part of the Methodology team, you will provide advice and ensure compliance with ISAs and the firm’s audit methodology including:

• Managing and supporting the delivery of key Audit Methodology & Reporting Projects which entails guidance, support, proposed changes to the audit tool and training.
• General Methodology projects which include writing and updating technical guidance and policies.
• Responding to audit methodology and reporting queries and consultations from audit staff at all levels on the helpline.
• Development and delivery of audit methodology training content relevant to key methodology and reporting projects.
• Representing a sector or office which includes responding to sector or local audit specific queries, training and support with developing sector specific content.
• Methodology team specific duties following our system of quality management.

The successful candidate will have proven audit experience at manager level or above, as well as an ability to communicate with partners and staff at all levels. You will be someone with:

• ACA or similar professional accountancy qualification.
• Expertise regarding the UK auditing standards.
• Wide-ranging practical experience regarding application of ISAs and audit methodology is essential including experience as an audit manager; experience in an audit technical role advising audit staff as well as experience in IT auditing techniques would be an added advantage.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team and able to use own initiative.
• High attention to detail.
• Experience of training design, development and delivery.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work.

At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another.

We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO.

At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise.