Audit Manager

BDO

Audit Manager delivering high-quality audits for entrepreneurial UK businesses at BDO, an accountancy and advisory firm. Managing audit portfolios, risk controls, stakeholder reporting, business development, and team development.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeEdinburgh • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in audit management, financial reporting, and stakeholder communication, with a strong focus on risk management and quality control. Proven ability to develop business relationships and lead recruitment and employee development initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ACA/ICAS QualificationUK And International GAAS KnowledgeIFRS And UK GAAP KnowledgeExperience In Systems And Controls TestingProject Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingAudit ManagementRisk ManagementQuality Control ProceduresConsolidationsGroup AuditsStatutory AccountsDisclosuresSystems And Controls TestingSubstantive Auditing

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationProactive Task ManagementCollaborationEmployee DevelopmentMotivation

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAICAS

Industry Keywords

Financial ProductsFirm ServicesRegulationComplianceAnti-Money LaunderingAudit Portfolio ManagementGraduate RecruitmentMarketing Activity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a major point of contact within the firm and respond to or anticipate stakeholder requests
Keep stakeholders informed of progress across all aspects of audits
Deliver accurate and transparent reporting to relevant stakeholders
Manage the finances of an audit portfolio
Ensure risk management and quality control procedures are followed
Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities
Support Partners and Senior Managers with new business relationships, proposals, sales, and marketing activity
Recruit, retain, develop, and motivate employees
Participate in graduate recruitment and complete appraisal and development documentation
Work with other Audit Managers on resource planning, merit rate meetings, and efficiency gains
Represent BDO at office marketing events and promote the firm’s services

Requirements

What you’ll need

ACA/ICAS qualification or overseas equivalent
Good working knowledge of UK and International GAAS
Knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, and financial reporting requirements
Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, advice, regulation, compliance, and anti-money laundering
Experience of systems and controls testing and substantive auditing
Experience with consolidations, group audits, statutory accounts, and disclosures
Project management experience
Ability to work proactively and manage own tasks
Confidence collaborating and communicating with Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners

Benefits

Comp & perks

Agile working framework and flexible ways of working
Professional qualifications support
Career development programmes, resources, and frameworks
Mentoring and coaching
State-of-the-art collaboration spaces in offices
Multidisciplinary learning events and dedicated resources
Support for personal goals and career ambitions
Mutual support and respect within a people-centred culture