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Ideas | People | Trust
We’re BDO. An accountancy, audit and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them.
We’ll broaden your horizons
The Bristol financial services (“FS”) audit team is growing quickly. We currently have over 25 locally based, specialist FS auditors servicing a range of local and national FS businesses across the asset management, alternative finance and banking sectors. We have our own local identity and culture, but are also embedded in the national FS audit practice of over 495 people.
By providing quality assurance to the businesses we work with, across the financial services industry, we help to ensure the continuing stability and authenticity of the financial markets and serving public interest. From small start-ups to large international organisations, it’s our expertise that enables the companies we work with to succeed, no matter what their business goals may be.
Driven and ambitious by nature, when you join this team, you’ll make a real and tangible difference – and play a critical part in accelerating our growth journey in Bristol. If you’re searching for a unique challenge, in a fast-paced, problem solving and collaborative environment, this is it. Discover a role that delivers all the training, coaching and development you need to succeed.
We’ll help you succeed
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’ll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners. You’ll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value and delivering exceptional service to audited entities.
You will;
Identify risk matters and raises with a manager and/or partner, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters.
Produce work for the Manager and/or Partner review clearly highlighting issues and providing potential solutions to issues identified.
Apply technical knowledge to overcome complex issues, challenge of management and clearly document outcomes on the audit file.
Identify and understand the needs of the audited entity, suggesting potential solutions on technical matters and communicate and agree potential solutions with managers.
Active engagement with senior staff in order to gain a good understanding of their business and ensure the efficient execution of the audit
Take primary responsibility for monitoring progress against budget, and when the actual differs from the budget then gain a full understanding for the Manager.
Supervise, coach and develop junior members of staff within teams. Take the lead on a day to day basis in allocating work, motivating the team and building a fun and supportive environment.
Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements
Participate in group, stream and firm wide activities
Technical Knowledge, Professional Qualifications and Experience
Newly Qualified ACA/ICAS Qualified or overseas equivalent.
Educated up to degree level or CTS.
Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site.
Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements.
Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering.
Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends
Sector experience.
Experience with listed audited entities.
Experience auditing international groups.
A history of supporting the wider department, office and firm, willing to challenge yourself and try new things
You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. 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.
We’re in it together
