Financial Services Advisory Assistant Manager
Ideas | People | Trust
We’re BDO. An accountancy 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 that lead them.
We’ll broaden your horizons
Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients’ affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they’re experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details – all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you’ll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry.
We’ll help you succeed
Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships.
You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with.
Key responsibilities
Creating, managing and delivering internal audit reviews and regulatory assurance reviews within the Financial Services sector and making value-add recommendations to senior management
Supporting Senior Management to develop and deliver the annual internal audit plan
Leading relationships with key internal stakeholders.
Representing BDO at client meetings and attending senior management committee meetings
Involvement in key activities, which may include recruitment, budgeting, resource allocation, quality assurance etc.
Being aware of possible business opportunities for the team
Assisting with realising the Internal Audit opportunities through marketing, recruitment and training, and development of methodologies
Assisting in the development of our internal audit service offerings and the training of staff
Delivering assignments in the required timeframe as agreed with the client
Maximising utilisation by working effectively and efficiently and ensuring the team is working efficiently too
Ensuring projects are well managed and commercially viable by budgeting effectively and billing clients promptly
Being alive to possible business opportunities for the team and bring to the attention of the Senior Manager and relevant Partner
Attending networking events and conferences to ensure knowledge and skills remain up-to-date and to promote BDO’s services where appropriate
You’ll be someone with:
Extensive internal audit or regulatory assurance experience working within or with Financial Services experience
Knowledge of the Financial Services sector and the UK regulatory environment
Have undertaken a range of internal audit or advisory assignments and have an understanding of internal audit methodology and techniques
Recognised accountancy or internal audit professional qualifications and/or memberships i.e. ICAEW, CIMA, CIIA, ACCA etc. Preferred but not essential if the candidate has alternative relevant qualification.
Strong written / communication skills, ability to influence, lead, engage, and manage stakeholders
Ability to lead complex reviews and be a team player
You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your 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
Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.
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. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.
We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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.
We’re looking forward to the future
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. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions
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. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better
Job Info
Job Title:
Financial Services Advisory Assistant Manager
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Competitive
Posted:
Closes:
Jan 1st 2025
Sector:
Consulting
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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