The Role We're looking for a Manager to join our Digital Finance team in Sheffield. We're looking for an ambitious individual who is hungry to take on more than day-to-day portfolio work. This role is perfect for someone ready to step into a trusted-advisor position, work directly with clients, and gain broad exposure across digital finance, tax-adjacent advisory work, and SME/OMB consultancy. You'll report to a Partner or Director and have responsibility for leading and coaching a small team of trainees. You'll work in a tech-focused, agile team, supporting a growing and varied portfolio, getting involved in client meetings, strategic projects, and taking advantage of development opportunities across the wider firm. There will be lots to get involved with in this role, but examples of what you'll be working on are: Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, providing proactive finance support and insights Working across a varied SME/OMB client base Supporting and leading client meetings, bringing a clear, consultative approach Delivering tech-focused finance work using cloud systems and automation tools Contributing to wider tax or digital development projects Working closely with senior managers and advisors in a smaller, agile team We can consider full-time or part-time hours for this role; the minimum hours will be 22.5 per week, and we're flexible on how that looks - whether that's three full days or five shorter days. We're happy to discuss working patterns during the application process. The Role Requirements To thrive in this role, you'll need: This is a role with headroom and visibility, so we're looking for someone motivated, capable and hungry for progression, exposure and involvement. You'll be a qualified accountant with strong technical expertise Experience of managing a portfolio of clients The ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues A consultative and 'trusted advisor' approach to working with clients To act as a supportive leader for the trainees you manage An interest in technology and emerging fintech trends We don't expect you to tick every box. If you're excited about this role and believe you can make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and will provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. If there's anything you need support with, just let us know. The Package Salary range £47,000 - £55,000 depending on skills and experience Discretionary annual bonus 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. Pension contributions of 5.3% when you contribute 3.2% Further NI savings on salsac pension option Salary sacrifice car scheme The Team Digital Finance (DF) means different things across the industry, but at BHP, it's simple: we become our clients' outsourced finance function. We take care of everything from bookkeeping and management accounts to budgeting, forecasting, tax, compliance, and data reporting, giving them a modern, tech-enabled finance capability without the overhead of building it in-house. The work is fast-moving and varied, with regular client interaction and the opportunity to develop deep relationships as a trusted adviser who understands their business inside out. Our DF team comprises over 40 supportive and forward-thinking professionals across 4 BHP offices. The team are as committed to each other as they are to our clients and have a great culture. The Culture Friendly, supportive, caring, inclusive These are just some of the words that our current colleagues use to describe our culture. We do our best to make sure we bring our company values to life, and through our employee surveys and engagement groups we make sure everyone has the chance to have their say and play a part in shaping our culture. When you join us, you can expect: A welcoming environment where everyone feels valued. Regular team events, networking opportunities, and professional development sessions. Agile, hybrid working to help you find the best work-life balance. Wellness programs, mental well-being support, and initiatives that prioritise your well-being. The freedom to challenge ideas, drive change, and take ownership of your progression from day one. The Process Our recruitment process typically includes an initial informal chat about the role, followed by a more structured face-to-face interview. We'll keep you updated at every stage. You deserve to thrive. At BHP, we're offering a job, but we're also offering a career and a community where your expertise will be appreciated, your potential nurtured, and your success celebrated. General Enquiries (0) The registered office of BHP LLP (registered under number OC416373 in England and Wales) is Albert Works, Sidney Street, Sheffield, S1 4RG Legal Accessibility Statement Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Complaints Investment Advice BHP LLP is not authorised under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 but we are able in certain circumstances to offer a limited range of investment services to clients because we are members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. We can provide these investment services if they are an incidental part of the professional services we have been engaged to provide.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
The Role We're looking for a Manager to join our Digital Finance team in Sheffield. We're looking for an ambitious individual who is hungry to take on more than day-to-day portfolio work. This role is perfect for someone ready to step into a trusted-advisor position, work directly with clients, and gain broad exposure across digital finance, tax-adjacent advisory work, and SME/OMB consultancy. You'll report to a Partner or Director and have responsibility for leading and coaching a small team of trainees. You'll work in a tech-focused, agile team, supporting a growing and varied portfolio, getting involved in client meetings, strategic projects, and taking advantage of development opportunities across the wider firm. There will be lots to get involved with in this role, but examples of what you'll be working on are: Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, providing proactive finance support and insights Working across a varied SME/OMB client base Supporting and leading client meetings, bringing a clear, consultative approach Delivering tech-focused finance work using cloud systems and automation tools Contributing to wider tax or digital development projects Working closely with senior managers and advisors in a smaller, agile team We can consider full-time or part-time hours for this role; the minimum hours will be 22.5 per week, and we're flexible on how that looks - whether that's three full days or five shorter days. We're happy to discuss working patterns during the application process. The Role Requirements To thrive in this role, you'll need: This is a role with headroom and visibility, so we're looking for someone motivated, capable and hungry for progression, exposure and involvement. You'll be a qualified accountant with strong technical expertise Experience of managing a portfolio of clients The ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues A consultative and 'trusted advisor' approach to working with clients To act as a supportive leader for the trainees you manage An interest in technology and emerging fintech trends We don't expect you to tick every box. If you're excited about this role and believe you can make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and will provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. If there's anything you need support with, just let us know. The Package Salary range £47,000 - £55,000 depending on skills and experience Discretionary annual bonus 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. Pension contributions of 5.3% when you contribute 3.2% Further NI savings on salsac pension option Salary sacrifice car scheme The Team Digital Finance (DF) means different things across the industry, but at BHP, it's simple: we become our clients' outsourced finance function. We take care of everything from bookkeeping and management accounts to budgeting, forecasting, tax, compliance, and data reporting, giving them a modern, tech-enabled finance capability without the overhead of building it in-house. The work is fast-moving and varied, with regular client interaction and the opportunity to develop deep relationships as a trusted adviser who understands their business inside out. Our DF team comprises over 40 supportive and forward-thinking professionals across 4 BHP offices. The team are as committed to each other as they are to our clients and have a great culture. The Culture Friendly, supportive, caring, inclusive These are just some of the words that our current colleagues use to describe our culture. We do our best to make sure we bring our company values to life, and through our employee surveys and engagement groups we make sure everyone has the chance to have their say and play a part in shaping our culture. When you join us, you can expect: A welcoming environment where everyone feels valued. Regular team events, networking opportunities, and professional development sessions. Agile, hybrid working to help you find the best work-life balance. Wellness programs, mental well-being support, and initiatives that prioritise your well-being. The freedom to challenge ideas, drive change, and take ownership of your progression from day one. The Process Our recruitment process typically includes an initial informal chat about the role, followed by a more structured face-to-face interview. We'll keep you updated at every stage. You deserve to thrive. At BHP, we're offering a job, but we're also offering a career and a community where your expertise will be appreciated, your potential nurtured, and your success celebrated. General Enquiries (0) The registered office of BHP LLP (registered under number OC416373 in England and Wales) is Albert Works, Sidney Street, Sheffield, S1 4RG Legal Accessibility Statement Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Complaints Investment Advice BHP LLP is not authorised under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 but we are able in certain circumstances to offer a limited range of investment services to clients because we are members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. We can provide these investment services if they are an incidental part of the professional services we have been engaged to provide.
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 The Quality and Risk Management Team (QRMT) at BDO comprises several sub-teams including the Legal Team, Enterprise Risk Management, Economic Crime, Quality Management, Ethics and Independence and Advisory and Compliance. It provides Partners and staff with the guidance, tools and support to enable them to identify and manage quality and risk issues. The QRMT is led by the Head of Quality and Risk Management Team, who is a partner who reports into the Head of Quality and Risk for the firm and sits on the BDO Leadership Team. 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. Overview: The Data Protection Senior Manager will ensure compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and related privacy regulations. This role involves owning and operating key data protection procedures and acting as a subject matter expert for data protection matters, managing risk assessments, and supporting organisational awareness This role reports to the Data Protection Officer. Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for data protection queries internally and externally Own and operate Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) procedures Own and operate Subject Access Requests (SARs) process and other data subject rights requests Own and operate Legitimate Interest Assessment (LIA) procedures Own and operate Transfer Risk Assessment (TRA) procedures Track and update privacy notices and consent mechanisms Investigate risk reports related to personal data and formally evaluate impact and decisions for escalation, including reporting to regulators Maintain records of requests and decisions ensuring full traceability from request to response Develop, implement, and maintain data protection policies and procedures to support self-service on routine data protection matters Maintain accurate logs of data processing activities, transfers and retention schedules Assist with documentation for audits and compliance reporting Requirements: Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and PECR Experience operating the key processes required to comply with the data protection act Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and training Self-motivated with keen attention to detail and maintaining accurate records CIPP/E, or similar privacy certifications Desirable: Knowledge of implications of privacy in Artificial intelligence 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 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 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. 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.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
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 The Quality and Risk Management Team (QRMT) at BDO comprises several sub-teams including the Legal Team, Enterprise Risk Management, Economic Crime, Quality Management, Ethics and Independence and Advisory and Compliance. It provides Partners and staff with the guidance, tools and support to enable them to identify and manage quality and risk issues. The QRMT is led by the Head of Quality and Risk Management Team, who is a partner who reports into the Head of Quality and Risk for the firm and sits on the BDO Leadership Team. 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. Overview: The Data Protection Senior Manager will ensure compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and related privacy regulations. This role involves owning and operating key data protection procedures and acting as a subject matter expert for data protection matters, managing risk assessments, and supporting organisational awareness This role reports to the Data Protection Officer. Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for data protection queries internally and externally Own and operate Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) procedures Own and operate Subject Access Requests (SARs) process and other data subject rights requests Own and operate Legitimate Interest Assessment (LIA) procedures Own and operate Transfer Risk Assessment (TRA) procedures Track and update privacy notices and consent mechanisms Investigate risk reports related to personal data and formally evaluate impact and decisions for escalation, including reporting to regulators Maintain records of requests and decisions ensuring full traceability from request to response Develop, implement, and maintain data protection policies and procedures to support self-service on routine data protection matters Maintain accurate logs of data processing activities, transfers and retention schedules Assist with documentation for audits and compliance reporting Requirements: Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and PECR Experience operating the key processes required to comply with the data protection act Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and training Self-motivated with keen attention to detail and maintaining accurate records CIPP/E, or similar privacy certifications Desirable: Knowledge of implications of privacy in Artificial intelligence 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 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 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. 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.
HEAD OF PROPERTY SERVICES - PART-TIME Salary: £34,200, equivalent to a full-time salary of £57,000 Reporting to: Chief Executive Three days per week: 9 a.m.- 17.30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Hybrid, flexible working, with each Wednesday in the Farringdon office; distant working throughout August Pension: 6% employers' contribution Annual Leave pro rata: 20.5 days p.a. incl. bank holidays, rising to 21.5 days p.a. plus 3 additional days' holiday p.a. for all staff, between Christmas and New Year. A 2.5-day working arrangement may also be considered. The Ethical Property Foundation is the leading property advice charity for the UK voluntary sector. We are seeking a new Head of Property Services to build up our affordable consultancy and support our advice and education services. This is a fascinating role for a dynamic commercial property professional with an appreciation of the property needs and experience of the voluntary sector. We are looking for a surveyor with a proven track record in revenue generation and new business development, who can work with a small team of dedicated professionals. ABOUT THE ETHICAL PROPERTY FOUNDATION The Ethical Property Foundation ("EPF") is unique: the UK's only dedicated property advice charity for the voluntary sector. (Registered Charity number in England & Wales) Incorporated in 2003, we have supported thousands of voluntary organisations to manage their premises successfully whether rented or owned. Since 2015, we have been the lead referral partner to the Charity Commission for land & property advice and preferred supplier to the Lloyds Bank Foundation.Our mission is to equip voluntary organisations with the knowledge and confidence to make the most of the property they occupy and manage, for the benefit of their services and beneficiaries, without crises or compliance failures. We are a small, dynamic, and enterprising not-for-profit. Our services comprise free, independent property guidance and support; affordable consultancy; plus online property education. Our combined expertise and unique perspective mean we are much in demand from policymakers, and sector thought leaders. Funding comes from philanthropic donations, grants, corporate partnerships and earned income from affordable consultancy. In 2023, we launched the voluntary sector's first interactive online Weston Property Manual for which we were finalists in two major voluntary sector awards. In 2024 we celebrated the 21st Anniversary of our incorporation. We employ four part-time employees: the CEO, Head of Property Services, Operations Manager, and Administrator - 2.45FTE, supported by a further nine self-employed Associates and Volunteers of whom eight are chartered surveyors. In addition, we run an expert Register of fifteen property professionals, primarily commercial property solicitors, who provide advice on a pro-bono and discounted fee basis. For more information, please visit our website: . JOB DESCRIPTION The Head of Property Advisory is the lead member of the Property Advice Team comprising Associate Property Advisors. The team is supported by The Foundation's Register of Property Professionals. The Property Advice Team provides advice, consultancy and educational services. This service is delivered by providing on-line information, free helpdesk guidance, training events and consultancy projects to assist organisations in making informed property decisions. The Head of Property Services will have the following key areas of activity and responsibility: 1. Developing the Affordable Consultancy The Head of Property Services leads on all aspects of building our affordable consultancy and delivers sales income in line with agreed targets. This will include: • Identifying potential clients and proactively seeking opportunities to bid for work. • Responding to enquiries from potential clients, conducting initial meetings to ascertain support required and putting together carefully priced proposals tailored to client needs. • Developing and maintaining relationships with key partners, including Lloyds Bank Foundation. • Tracking of enquiries and work in progress with support from the Operations Manager; ensuring accurate records are maintained and providing information and reports to the CEO and Trustees for invoicing and fundraising purposes. • Developing new products for the charity sector, making the EPF relevant and providing new and growing income streams. • Ensuring EPF communication channels appropriately promote our services. 2. Management of Property Advice Team The Head of Property Services directly line-manages the Associates in delivery of the Affordable Consultancy: • Developing and maintaining appropriate processes and templates for development and delivery of work. Disseminating as necessary and ensuring processes followed by team members. • Oversight of all support, advice and training provided by the team to ensure consistent high levels of content quality and customer care are maintained. • Oversight of the free Property Advice Service, co-ordinating with the Property Advisors running the service and responding to enquires who may require affordable consultancy services. • Ensuring consultancy projects are allocated to team members with appropriate knowledge, experiences and availability. • Developing excellent working relationships with members of our Register of Property Professionals to introduce charities for effective support. • Delivering excellent customer care by coordinating the Foundation's support to charities until their project is resolved. • Supporting the team to ensure property materials for training and online guidance are accurate and appropriate. Additional duties may include: • Representing the Foundation and presenting at external events. • Working proactively to ensure that the Property Advice Team remains up to date with property and charity sector knowledge. • Develop a broad knowledge of complementary organisations and services that can provide support to enquirers to the Property Advice Service, or opportunities for partnership working or collaboration with the Foundation. • The Foundation requires all employees to work with due regard for the Foundation's ethos and policies including health and safety, equality and the environment. All our team must have DBS clearance. Person Specification Essential Knowledge and Experience: • educated to degree level or with equivalent academic or employment experience • qualified surveyor or equivalent professional qualification • recent significant commercial property experience • proven success in business development and pitching to new clients • experience of providing advice, including by phone/email • experience of communicating to the lay person • experience of project managing a range of stand-alone projects • a proven track record in the delivery of high-quality outputs Skills • excellent written and spoken communication skills • computer literate: proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, internet and e-mail Personal Attributes Appetite for sharing knowledge & making a difference within society • commitment to social and environmental issues • organised and efficient • accurate with good attention to detail • self-motivated and outgoing • excellent time management skills, flexibility and ability to handle a varied workload • commercial acumen • ability and appetite to learn new skills and knowledge • able to work calmly under pressure • able to work proactively with limited supervision in a small team Desirable Knowledge and Experience: • knowledge and understanding of, and empathy with, the charity sector through paid or voluntary experience • knowledge or experience of property from a charity perspective • experience of working as a consultant • interest in, and appreciation of, ethical considerations relating to property • experience of working in a small team Application procedure Deadline: 12 noon 8th January 2026 Interviews in person at our Cowcross offices Wed. 21st January 2026 For an informal phone discussion prior regarding the post, email our Chief Executive, Antonia Swinson on
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
HEAD OF PROPERTY SERVICES - PART-TIME Salary: £34,200, equivalent to a full-time salary of £57,000 Reporting to: Chief Executive Three days per week: 9 a.m.- 17.30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Hybrid, flexible working, with each Wednesday in the Farringdon office; distant working throughout August Pension: 6% employers' contribution Annual Leave pro rata: 20.5 days p.a. incl. bank holidays, rising to 21.5 days p.a. plus 3 additional days' holiday p.a. for all staff, between Christmas and New Year. A 2.5-day working arrangement may also be considered. The Ethical Property Foundation is the leading property advice charity for the UK voluntary sector. We are seeking a new Head of Property Services to build up our affordable consultancy and support our advice and education services. This is a fascinating role for a dynamic commercial property professional with an appreciation of the property needs and experience of the voluntary sector. We are looking for a surveyor with a proven track record in revenue generation and new business development, who can work with a small team of dedicated professionals. ABOUT THE ETHICAL PROPERTY FOUNDATION The Ethical Property Foundation ("EPF") is unique: the UK's only dedicated property advice charity for the voluntary sector. (Registered Charity number in England & Wales) Incorporated in 2003, we have supported thousands of voluntary organisations to manage their premises successfully whether rented or owned. Since 2015, we have been the lead referral partner to the Charity Commission for land & property advice and preferred supplier to the Lloyds Bank Foundation.Our mission is to equip voluntary organisations with the knowledge and confidence to make the most of the property they occupy and manage, for the benefit of their services and beneficiaries, without crises or compliance failures. We are a small, dynamic, and enterprising not-for-profit. Our services comprise free, independent property guidance and support; affordable consultancy; plus online property education. Our combined expertise and unique perspective mean we are much in demand from policymakers, and sector thought leaders. Funding comes from philanthropic donations, grants, corporate partnerships and earned income from affordable consultancy. In 2023, we launched the voluntary sector's first interactive online Weston Property Manual for which we were finalists in two major voluntary sector awards. In 2024 we celebrated the 21st Anniversary of our incorporation. We employ four part-time employees: the CEO, Head of Property Services, Operations Manager, and Administrator - 2.45FTE, supported by a further nine self-employed Associates and Volunteers of whom eight are chartered surveyors. In addition, we run an expert Register of fifteen property professionals, primarily commercial property solicitors, who provide advice on a pro-bono and discounted fee basis. For more information, please visit our website: . JOB DESCRIPTION The Head of Property Advisory is the lead member of the Property Advice Team comprising Associate Property Advisors. The team is supported by The Foundation's Register of Property Professionals. The Property Advice Team provides advice, consultancy and educational services. This service is delivered by providing on-line information, free helpdesk guidance, training events and consultancy projects to assist organisations in making informed property decisions. The Head of Property Services will have the following key areas of activity and responsibility: 1. Developing the Affordable Consultancy The Head of Property Services leads on all aspects of building our affordable consultancy and delivers sales income in line with agreed targets. This will include: • Identifying potential clients and proactively seeking opportunities to bid for work. • Responding to enquiries from potential clients, conducting initial meetings to ascertain support required and putting together carefully priced proposals tailored to client needs. • Developing and maintaining relationships with key partners, including Lloyds Bank Foundation. • Tracking of enquiries and work in progress with support from the Operations Manager; ensuring accurate records are maintained and providing information and reports to the CEO and Trustees for invoicing and fundraising purposes. • Developing new products for the charity sector, making the EPF relevant and providing new and growing income streams. • Ensuring EPF communication channels appropriately promote our services. 2. Management of Property Advice Team The Head of Property Services directly line-manages the Associates in delivery of the Affordable Consultancy: • Developing and maintaining appropriate processes and templates for development and delivery of work. Disseminating as necessary and ensuring processes followed by team members. • Oversight of all support, advice and training provided by the team to ensure consistent high levels of content quality and customer care are maintained. • Oversight of the free Property Advice Service, co-ordinating with the Property Advisors running the service and responding to enquires who may require affordable consultancy services. • Ensuring consultancy projects are allocated to team members with appropriate knowledge, experiences and availability. • Developing excellent working relationships with members of our Register of Property Professionals to introduce charities for effective support. • Delivering excellent customer care by coordinating the Foundation's support to charities until their project is resolved. • Supporting the team to ensure property materials for training and online guidance are accurate and appropriate. Additional duties may include: • Representing the Foundation and presenting at external events. • Working proactively to ensure that the Property Advice Team remains up to date with property and charity sector knowledge. • Develop a broad knowledge of complementary organisations and services that can provide support to enquirers to the Property Advice Service, or opportunities for partnership working or collaboration with the Foundation. • The Foundation requires all employees to work with due regard for the Foundation's ethos and policies including health and safety, equality and the environment. All our team must have DBS clearance. Person Specification Essential Knowledge and Experience: • educated to degree level or with equivalent academic or employment experience • qualified surveyor or equivalent professional qualification • recent significant commercial property experience • proven success in business development and pitching to new clients • experience of providing advice, including by phone/email • experience of communicating to the lay person • experience of project managing a range of stand-alone projects • a proven track record in the delivery of high-quality outputs Skills • excellent written and spoken communication skills • computer literate: proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, internet and e-mail Personal Attributes Appetite for sharing knowledge & making a difference within society • commitment to social and environmental issues • organised and efficient • accurate with good attention to detail • self-motivated and outgoing • excellent time management skills, flexibility and ability to handle a varied workload • commercial acumen • ability and appetite to learn new skills and knowledge • able to work calmly under pressure • able to work proactively with limited supervision in a small team Desirable Knowledge and Experience: • knowledge and understanding of, and empathy with, the charity sector through paid or voluntary experience • knowledge or experience of property from a charity perspective • experience of working as a consultant • interest in, and appreciation of, ethical considerations relating to property • experience of working in a small team Application procedure Deadline: 12 noon 8th January 2026 Interviews in person at our Cowcross offices Wed. 21st January 2026 For an informal phone discussion prior regarding the post, email our Chief Executive, Antonia Swinson on
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons 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. Audit quality 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 Audit Quality Department. 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. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious Senior Manager to join the Corporate Reporting Advisory Team (CRT) in the Audit Quality Department (AQD) in an exciting period, to help to shape the role and the expanding team. You will report into the Team Partners and work closely with Directors. General responsibilities Work with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners within both AQD, the Audit Stream and across the wider firm Maintain and encourage an open and constructive environment in which to provide technical accounting support and advice Bring pre-existing financial services specialist technical accounting knowledge (this might be Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance focused), and experience to the CRT team and contribute to all output areas Provide support and supervision to the more junior team members. Specific responsibilities The individual will support the CRT Directors and other members of AQD, ultimately reporting to the AQD lead partners and will be responsible for the following: Technical review of a personal portfolio of annual reports of publicly traded and other higher risk companies, working with the audit team to confirm compliance with financial reporting standards, company legislation and regulatory requirements Providing clear and practical solutions to the most complex technical financial reporting queries, and act as a consultant for the more junior members of the team in your specialist area Preparing and presenting financial reporting training, updates and seminars both internally and externally Helping to develop financial reporting tools and guidance for application by the firm's partners and staff Writing articles and other publications on financial reporting matters for internal and external communications Assisting with the preparation of draft responses to external consultations in relation to legal, regulatory and financial reporting matters Monitoring external developments in financial reporting areas and, specifically in your specialist area, reporting back to the team and developing an appropriate action plan where required Supporting and coaching the more junior members of the CRT and wider AQD team. The role would be particularly suited to an individual with experience of working within the technical department of another major firm of accountants, or an experienced auditor who is looking to move into a technical role and is able to demonstrate a strong technical aptitude. The right candidate for this role will: Be ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Be a Senior Manager in a technical team or have other relevant experience in technical financial reporting Exhibit a strong working knowledge of: IFRSs, UK GAAP, and the Companies Act Sector specialism for financial services, particularly Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance. The content requirements for the annual report of a company listed on either the Main Market or the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange The wider financial reporting environment, including future developments in law, regulation and emerging areas Have practical experience of performing technical reviews of annual reports of listed companies Have a proven ability to apply technical knowledge to complex financial reporting issues and provide practical and supportable solutions Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, and an ability to adapt as appropriate to the scenario Have an ability to create productive relationships across the firm and network and to influence other senior professionals Be willing to work as part of a close-knit team and as a self-directed individual Be highly motivated and proactive, with a desire to innovate and seek new ways of improving our service to internal customers. 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 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 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. 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.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons 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. Audit quality 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 Audit Quality Department. 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. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious Senior Manager to join the Corporate Reporting Advisory Team (CRT) in the Audit Quality Department (AQD) in an exciting period, to help to shape the role and the expanding team. You will report into the Team Partners and work closely with Directors. General responsibilities Work with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners within both AQD, the Audit Stream and across the wider firm Maintain and encourage an open and constructive environment in which to provide technical accounting support and advice Bring pre-existing financial services specialist technical accounting knowledge (this might be Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance focused), and experience to the CRT team and contribute to all output areas Provide support and supervision to the more junior team members. Specific responsibilities The individual will support the CRT Directors and other members of AQD, ultimately reporting to the AQD lead partners and will be responsible for the following: Technical review of a personal portfolio of annual reports of publicly traded and other higher risk companies, working with the audit team to confirm compliance with financial reporting standards, company legislation and regulatory requirements Providing clear and practical solutions to the most complex technical financial reporting queries, and act as a consultant for the more junior members of the team in your specialist area Preparing and presenting financial reporting training, updates and seminars both internally and externally Helping to develop financial reporting tools and guidance for application by the firm's partners and staff Writing articles and other publications on financial reporting matters for internal and external communications Assisting with the preparation of draft responses to external consultations in relation to legal, regulatory and financial reporting matters Monitoring external developments in financial reporting areas and, specifically in your specialist area, reporting back to the team and developing an appropriate action plan where required Supporting and coaching the more junior members of the CRT and wider AQD team. The role would be particularly suited to an individual with experience of working within the technical department of another major firm of accountants, or an experienced auditor who is looking to move into a technical role and is able to demonstrate a strong technical aptitude. The right candidate for this role will: Be ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Be a Senior Manager in a technical team or have other relevant experience in technical financial reporting Exhibit a strong working knowledge of: IFRSs, UK GAAP, and the Companies Act Sector specialism for financial services, particularly Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance. The content requirements for the annual report of a company listed on either the Main Market or the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange The wider financial reporting environment, including future developments in law, regulation and emerging areas Have practical experience of performing technical reviews of annual reports of listed companies Have a proven ability to apply technical knowledge to complex financial reporting issues and provide practical and supportable solutions Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, and an ability to adapt as appropriate to the scenario Have an ability to create productive relationships across the firm and network and to influence other senior professionals Be willing to work as part of a close-knit team and as a self-directed individual Be highly motivated and proactive, with a desire to innovate and seek new ways of improving our service to internal customers. 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 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 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. 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.
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons 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. Audit quality 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 Audit Quality Department. 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. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious Senior Manager to join the Corporate Reporting Advisory Team (CRT) in the Audit Quality Department (AQD) in an exciting period, to help to shape the role and the expanding team. You will report into the Team Partners and work closely with Directors. General responsibilities Work with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners within both AQD, the Audit Stream and across the wider firm Maintain and encourage an open and constructive environment in which to provide technical accounting support and advice Bring pre-existing financial services specialist technical accounting knowledge (this might be Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance focused), and experience to the CRT team and contribute to all output areas Provide support and supervision to the more junior team members. Specific responsibilities The individual will support the CRT Directors and other members of AQD, ultimately reporting to the AQD lead partners and will be responsible for the following: Technical review of a personal portfolio of annual reports of publicly traded and other higher risk companies, working with the audit team to confirm compliance with financial reporting standards, company legislation and regulatory requirements Providing clear and practical solutions to the most complex technical financial reporting queries, and act as a consultant for the more junior members of the team in your specialist area Preparing and presenting financial reporting training, updates and seminars both internally and externally Helping to develop financial reporting tools and guidance for application by the firm's partners and staff Writing articles and other publications on financial reporting matters for internal and external communications Assisting with the preparation of draft responses to external consultations in relation to legal, regulatory and financial reporting matters Monitoring external developments in financial reporting areas and, specifically in your specialist area, reporting back to the team and developing an appropriate action plan where required Supporting and coaching the more junior members of the CRT and wider AQD team. The role would be particularly suited to an individual with experience of working within the technical department of another major firm of accountants, or an experienced auditor who is looking to move into a technical role and is able to demonstrate a strong technical aptitude. The right candidate for this role will: Be ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Be a Senior Manager in a technical team or have other relevant experience in technical financial reporting Exhibit a strong working knowledge of: IFRSs, UK GAAP, and the Companies Act Sector specialism for financial services, particularly Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance. The content requirements for the annual report of a company listed on either the Main Market or the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange The wider financial reporting environment, including future developments in law, regulation and emerging areas Have practical experience of performing technical reviews of annual reports of listed companies Have a proven ability to apply technical knowledge to complex financial reporting issues and provide practical and supportable solutions Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, and an ability to adapt as appropriate to the scenario Have an ability to create productive relationships across the firm and network and to influence other senior professionals Be willing to work as part of a close-knit team and as a self-directed individual Be highly motivated and proactive, with a desire to innovate and seek new ways of improving our service to internal customers. 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 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 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. 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.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons 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. Audit quality 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 Audit Quality Department. 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. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious Senior Manager to join the Corporate Reporting Advisory Team (CRT) in the Audit Quality Department (AQD) in an exciting period, to help to shape the role and the expanding team. You will report into the Team Partners and work closely with Directors. General responsibilities Work with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners within both AQD, the Audit Stream and across the wider firm Maintain and encourage an open and constructive environment in which to provide technical accounting support and advice Bring pre-existing financial services specialist technical accounting knowledge (this might be Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance focused), and experience to the CRT team and contribute to all output areas Provide support and supervision to the more junior team members. Specific responsibilities The individual will support the CRT Directors and other members of AQD, ultimately reporting to the AQD lead partners and will be responsible for the following: Technical review of a personal portfolio of annual reports of publicly traded and other higher risk companies, working with the audit team to confirm compliance with financial reporting standards, company legislation and regulatory requirements Providing clear and practical solutions to the most complex technical financial reporting queries, and act as a consultant for the more junior members of the team in your specialist area Preparing and presenting financial reporting training, updates and seminars both internally and externally Helping to develop financial reporting tools and guidance for application by the firm's partners and staff Writing articles and other publications on financial reporting matters for internal and external communications Assisting with the preparation of draft responses to external consultations in relation to legal, regulatory and financial reporting matters Monitoring external developments in financial reporting areas and, specifically in your specialist area, reporting back to the team and developing an appropriate action plan where required Supporting and coaching the more junior members of the CRT and wider AQD team. The role would be particularly suited to an individual with experience of working within the technical department of another major firm of accountants, or an experienced auditor who is looking to move into a technical role and is able to demonstrate a strong technical aptitude. The right candidate for this role will: Be ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Be a Senior Manager in a technical team or have other relevant experience in technical financial reporting Exhibit a strong working knowledge of: IFRSs, UK GAAP, and the Companies Act Sector specialism for financial services, particularly Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance. The content requirements for the annual report of a company listed on either the Main Market or the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange The wider financial reporting environment, including future developments in law, regulation and emerging areas Have practical experience of performing technical reviews of annual reports of listed companies Have a proven ability to apply technical knowledge to complex financial reporting issues and provide practical and supportable solutions Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, and an ability to adapt as appropriate to the scenario Have an ability to create productive relationships across the firm and network and to influence other senior professionals Be willing to work as part of a close-knit team and as a self-directed individual Be highly motivated and proactive, with a desire to innovate and seek new ways of improving our service to internal customers. 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 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 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. 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.
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons 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. Audit quality 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 Audit Quality Department. 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. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious Senior Manager to join the Corporate Reporting Advisory Team (CRT) in the Audit Quality Department (AQD) in an exciting period, to help to shape the role and the expanding team. You will report into the Team Partners and work closely with Directors. General responsibilities Work with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners within both AQD, the Audit Stream and across the wider firm Maintain and encourage an open and constructive environment in which to provide technical accounting support and advice Bring pre-existing financial services specialist technical accounting knowledge (this might be Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance focused), and experience to the CRT team and contribute to all output areas Provide support and supervision to the more junior team members. Specific responsibilities The individual will support the CRT Directors and other members of AQD, ultimately reporting to the AQD lead partners and will be responsible for the following: Technical review of a personal portfolio of annual reports of publicly traded and other higher risk companies, working with the audit team to confirm compliance with financial reporting standards, company legislation and regulatory requirements Providing clear and practical solutions to the most complex technical financial reporting queries, and act as a consultant for the more junior members of the team in your specialist area Preparing and presenting financial reporting training, updates and seminars both internally and externally Helping to develop financial reporting tools and guidance for application by the firm's partners and staff Writing articles and other publications on financial reporting matters for internal and external communications Assisting with the preparation of draft responses to external consultations in relation to legal, regulatory and financial reporting matters Monitoring external developments in financial reporting areas and, specifically in your specialist area, reporting back to the team and developing an appropriate action plan where required Supporting and coaching the more junior members of the CRT and wider AQD team. The role would be particularly suited to an individual with experience of working within the technical department of another major firm of accountants, or an experienced auditor who is looking to move into a technical role and is able to demonstrate a strong technical aptitude. The right candidate for this role will: Be ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Be a Senior Manager in a technical team or have other relevant experience in technical financial reporting Exhibit a strong working knowledge of: IFRSs, UK GAAP, and the Companies Act Sector specialism for financial services, particularly Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance. The content requirements for the annual report of a company listed on either the Main Market or the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange The wider financial reporting environment, including future developments in law, regulation and emerging areas Have practical experience of performing technical reviews of annual reports of listed companies Have a proven ability to apply technical knowledge to complex financial reporting issues and provide practical and supportable solutions Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, and an ability to adapt as appropriate to the scenario Have an ability to create productive relationships across the firm and network and to influence other senior professionals Be willing to work as part of a close-knit team and as a self-directed individual Be highly motivated and proactive, with a desire to innovate and seek new ways of improving our service to internal customers. 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 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 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. 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.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons 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. Audit quality 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 Audit Quality Department. 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. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious Senior Manager to join the Corporate Reporting Advisory Team (CRT) in the Audit Quality Department (AQD) in an exciting period, to help to shape the role and the expanding team. You will report into the Team Partners and work closely with Directors. General responsibilities Work with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners within both AQD, the Audit Stream and across the wider firm Maintain and encourage an open and constructive environment in which to provide technical accounting support and advice Bring pre-existing financial services specialist technical accounting knowledge (this might be Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance focused), and experience to the CRT team and contribute to all output areas Provide support and supervision to the more junior team members. Specific responsibilities The individual will support the CRT Directors and other members of AQD, ultimately reporting to the AQD lead partners and will be responsible for the following: Technical review of a personal portfolio of annual reports of publicly traded and other higher risk companies, working with the audit team to confirm compliance with financial reporting standards, company legislation and regulatory requirements Providing clear and practical solutions to the most complex technical financial reporting queries, and act as a consultant for the more junior members of the team in your specialist area Preparing and presenting financial reporting training, updates and seminars both internally and externally Helping to develop financial reporting tools and guidance for application by the firm's partners and staff Writing articles and other publications on financial reporting matters for internal and external communications Assisting with the preparation of draft responses to external consultations in relation to legal, regulatory and financial reporting matters Monitoring external developments in financial reporting areas and, specifically in your specialist area, reporting back to the team and developing an appropriate action plan where required Supporting and coaching the more junior members of the CRT and wider AQD team. The role would be particularly suited to an individual with experience of working within the technical department of another major firm of accountants, or an experienced auditor who is looking to move into a technical role and is able to demonstrate a strong technical aptitude. The right candidate for this role will: Be ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Be a Senior Manager in a technical team or have other relevant experience in technical financial reporting Exhibit a strong working knowledge of: IFRSs, UK GAAP, and the Companies Act Sector specialism for financial services, particularly Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance. The content requirements for the annual report of a company listed on either the Main Market or the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange The wider financial reporting environment, including future developments in law, regulation and emerging areas Have practical experience of performing technical reviews of annual reports of listed companies Have a proven ability to apply technical knowledge to complex financial reporting issues and provide practical and supportable solutions Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, and an ability to adapt as appropriate to the scenario Have an ability to create productive relationships across the firm and network and to influence other senior professionals Be willing to work as part of a close-knit team and as a self-directed individual Be highly motivated and proactive, with a desire to innovate and seek new ways of improving our service to internal customers. 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 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 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. 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.
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons 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. Audit quality 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. 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. The primary responsibility of the Audit Optimisation Senior Manager will be responsible for the design of standardised audit templates and workbooks. On occasion may become involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. The Audit Optimisation and Standardisation teams are responsible for improving audit quality and are so important to the firm because of the high-profile audit quality agenda. Main responsibilities of the role will be: Main responsibilities will be: Act as a major point of contact within the standardisation team. This includes responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, the impact on audit teams. Proactively identify new opportunities for standardisation and optimisation. Responsible for the delivery of high-quality products that are responsive to the needs to the Optimisation agenda. Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional improvement and optimisation. Ensure you bring in the appropriate mix of knowledge and skills required. Ensure that the firm's risk management and quality control procedures are adhered to at all times. Support Partners and Senior Managers in the development of new products. Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any standardisation, including travel to UK BDO offices to support the roll out of new products. You'll be someone with: ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Educated up to degree level or CTS. Previous experience of audit quality. Good working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including consolidations, group audits, statutory accounts and disclosures. Project Management experience. Desirable: Sector experience appropriate to BDO audited entities Experience with listed audited entities Experience auditing international groups and working with other world wide BDO offices. 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 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 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. 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.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons 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. Audit quality 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. 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. The primary responsibility of the Audit Optimisation Senior Manager will be responsible for the design of standardised audit templates and workbooks. On occasion may become involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. The Audit Optimisation and Standardisation teams are responsible for improving audit quality and are so important to the firm because of the high-profile audit quality agenda. Main responsibilities of the role will be: Main responsibilities will be: Act as a major point of contact within the standardisation team. This includes responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, the impact on audit teams. Proactively identify new opportunities for standardisation and optimisation. Responsible for the delivery of high-quality products that are responsive to the needs to the Optimisation agenda. Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional improvement and optimisation. Ensure you bring in the appropriate mix of knowledge and skills required. Ensure that the firm's risk management and quality control procedures are adhered to at all times. Support Partners and Senior Managers in the development of new products. Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any standardisation, including travel to UK BDO offices to support the roll out of new products. You'll be someone with: ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Educated up to degree level or CTS. Previous experience of audit quality. Good working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including consolidations, group audits, statutory accounts and disclosures. Project Management experience. Desirable: Sector experience appropriate to BDO audited entities Experience with listed audited entities Experience auditing international groups and working with other world wide BDO offices. 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 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 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. 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.
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons 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. Audit quality 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. 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. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious individual to join the Audit Quality Indicators Team in the AQD in an exciting period and help to shape the role and the expanding team. You will report into the Audit Quality Indicators Partner and work closely with Audit Quality Indicators Team Lead. Perform key reconciliation and monitoring controls involving external sources and our internal systems, in particular those systems holding information on our audited entities, audit files, and e-signing activity Monitor compliance with policies relevant to the audit stream, investigate outliers and non-compliance and report on findings Perform regular data reconciliations performed by the data administrator Respond to internal or external requests for ad-hoc reporting or analysis You'll be someone with: the ability to operate with the highest integrity given the sensitive and confidential nature of much that you will be dealing with A conscientious and thorough approach with excellent accuracy and attention to detail An ability to develop further knowledge of rules, policies and procedures High motivation, with a desire to seek new ways of improving our internal controls External audit or internal audit experience IT literate with an excellent knowledge of Excel Strong communication skills; both written and oral Good interpersonal skills, with ability to create productive relationships across the firm and network and to influence other senior professionals. Take personal responsibility and accountability for own work Have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team and be able to use own initiative Ability to prioritise multiple tasks effectively and cope well under the pressure of deadlines Ability to communicate effectively with partners and staff at all levels 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 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 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. 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.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons 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. Audit quality 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. 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. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious individual to join the Audit Quality Indicators Team in the AQD in an exciting period and help to shape the role and the expanding team. You will report into the Audit Quality Indicators Partner and work closely with Audit Quality Indicators Team Lead. Perform key reconciliation and monitoring controls involving external sources and our internal systems, in particular those systems holding information on our audited entities, audit files, and e-signing activity Monitor compliance with policies relevant to the audit stream, investigate outliers and non-compliance and report on findings Perform regular data reconciliations performed by the data administrator Respond to internal or external requests for ad-hoc reporting or analysis You'll be someone with: the ability to operate with the highest integrity given the sensitive and confidential nature of much that you will be dealing with A conscientious and thorough approach with excellent accuracy and attention to detail An ability to develop further knowledge of rules, policies and procedures High motivation, with a desire to seek new ways of improving our internal controls External audit or internal audit experience IT literate with an excellent knowledge of Excel Strong communication skills; both written and oral Good interpersonal skills, with ability to create productive relationships across the firm and network and to influence other senior professionals. Take personal responsibility and accountability for own work Have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team and be able to use own initiative Ability to prioritise multiple tasks effectively and cope well under the pressure of deadlines Ability to communicate effectively with partners and staff at all levels 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 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 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. 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.
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons 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. Audit quality 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 Audit Quality Department. 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. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious Senior Manager to join the Corporate Reporting Advisory Team (CRT) in the Audit Quality Department (AQD) in an exciting period, to help to shape the role and the expanding team. You will report into the Team Partners and work closely with Directors. General responsibilities Work with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners within both AQD, the Audit Stream and across the wider firm Maintain and encourage an open and constructive environment in which to provide technical accounting support and advice Bring pre-existing financial services specialist technical accounting knowledge (this might be Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance focused), and experience to the CRT team and contribute to all output areas Provide support and supervision to the more junior team members. Specific responsibilities The individual will support the CRT Directors and other members of AQD, ultimately reporting to the AQD lead partners and will be responsible for the following: Technical review of a personal portfolio of annual reports of publicly traded and other higher risk companies, working with the audit team to confirm compliance with financial reporting standards, company legislation and regulatory requirements Providing clear and practical solutions to the most complex technical financial reporting queries, and act as a consultant for the more junior members of the team in your specialist area Preparing and presenting financial reporting training, updates and seminars both internally and externally Helping to develop financial reporting tools and guidance for application by the firm's partners and staff Writing articles and other publications on financial reporting matters for internal and external communications Assisting with the preparation of draft responses to external consultations in relation to legal, regulatory and financial reporting matters Monitoring external developments in financial reporting areas and, specifically in your specialist area, reporting back to the team and developing an appropriate action plan where required Supporting and coaching the more junior members of the CRT and wider AQD team. The role would be particularly suited to an individual with experience of working within the technical department of another major firm of accountants, or an experienced auditor who is looking to move into a technical role and is able to demonstrate a strong technical aptitude. The right candidate for this role will: Be ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Be a Senior Manager in a technical team or have other relevant experience in technical financial reporting Exhibit a strong working knowledge of: IFRSs, UK GAAP, and the Companies Act Sector specialism for financial services, particularly Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance. The content requirements for the annual report of a company listed on either the Main Market or the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange The wider financial reporting environment, including future developments in law, regulation and emerging areas Have practical experience of performing technical reviews of annual reports of listed companies Have a proven ability to apply technical knowledge to complex financial reporting issues and provide practical and supportable solutions Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, and an ability to adapt as appropriate to the scenario Have an ability to create productive relationships across the firm and network and to influence other senior professionals Be willing to work as part of a close-knit team and as a self-directed individual Be highly motivated and proactive, with a desire to innovate and seek new ways of improving our service to internal customers. 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 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 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. 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.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons 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. Audit quality 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 Audit Quality Department. 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. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious Senior Manager to join the Corporate Reporting Advisory Team (CRT) in the Audit Quality Department (AQD) in an exciting period, to help to shape the role and the expanding team. You will report into the Team Partners and work closely with Directors. General responsibilities Work with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners within both AQD, the Audit Stream and across the wider firm Maintain and encourage an open and constructive environment in which to provide technical accounting support and advice Bring pre-existing financial services specialist technical accounting knowledge (this might be Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance focused), and experience to the CRT team and contribute to all output areas Provide support and supervision to the more junior team members. Specific responsibilities The individual will support the CRT Directors and other members of AQD, ultimately reporting to the AQD lead partners and will be responsible for the following: Technical review of a personal portfolio of annual reports of publicly traded and other higher risk companies, working with the audit team to confirm compliance with financial reporting standards, company legislation and regulatory requirements Providing clear and practical solutions to the most complex technical financial reporting queries, and act as a consultant for the more junior members of the team in your specialist area Preparing and presenting financial reporting training, updates and seminars both internally and externally Helping to develop financial reporting tools and guidance for application by the firm's partners and staff Writing articles and other publications on financial reporting matters for internal and external communications Assisting with the preparation of draft responses to external consultations in relation to legal, regulatory and financial reporting matters Monitoring external developments in financial reporting areas and, specifically in your specialist area, reporting back to the team and developing an appropriate action plan where required Supporting and coaching the more junior members of the CRT and wider AQD team. The role would be particularly suited to an individual with experience of working within the technical department of another major firm of accountants, or an experienced auditor who is looking to move into a technical role and is able to demonstrate a strong technical aptitude. The right candidate for this role will: Be ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Be a Senior Manager in a technical team or have other relevant experience in technical financial reporting Exhibit a strong working knowledge of: IFRSs, UK GAAP, and the Companies Act Sector specialism for financial services, particularly Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance. The content requirements for the annual report of a company listed on either the Main Market or the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange The wider financial reporting environment, including future developments in law, regulation and emerging areas Have practical experience of performing technical reviews of annual reports of listed companies Have a proven ability to apply technical knowledge to complex financial reporting issues and provide practical and supportable solutions Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, and an ability to adapt as appropriate to the scenario Have an ability to create productive relationships across the firm and network and to influence other senior professionals Be willing to work as part of a close-knit team and as a self-directed individual Be highly motivated and proactive, with a desire to innovate and seek new ways of improving our service to internal customers. 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 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 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. 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.
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons 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. Audit quality 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 Audit Quality Department. 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. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious Senior Manager to join the Corporate Reporting Advisory Team (CRT) in the Audit Quality Department (AQD) in an exciting period, to help to shape the role and the expanding team. You will report into the Team Partners and work closely with Directors. General responsibilities Work with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners within both AQD, the Audit Stream and across the wider firm Maintain and encourage an open and constructive environment in which to provide technical accounting support and advice Bring pre-existing financial services specialist technical accounting knowledge (this might be Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance focused), and experience to the CRT team and contribute to all output areas Provide support and supervision to the more junior team members. Specific responsibilities The individual will support the CRT Directors and other members of AQD, ultimately reporting to the AQD lead partners and will be responsible for the following: Technical review of a personal portfolio of annual reports of publicly traded and other higher risk companies, working with the audit team to confirm compliance with financial reporting standards, company legislation and regulatory requirements Providing clear and practical solutions to the most complex technical financial reporting queries, and act as a consultant for the more junior members of the team in your specialist area Preparing and presenting financial reporting training, updates and seminars both internally and externally Helping to develop financial reporting tools and guidance for application by the firm's partners and staff Writing articles and other publications on financial reporting matters for internal and external communications Assisting with the preparation of draft responses to external consultations in relation to legal, regulatory and financial reporting matters Monitoring external developments in financial reporting areas and, specifically in your specialist area, reporting back to the team and developing an appropriate action plan where required Supporting and coaching the more junior members of the CRT and wider AQD team. The role would be particularly suited to an individual with experience of working within the technical department of another major firm of accountants, or an experienced auditor who is looking to move into a technical role and is able to demonstrate a strong technical aptitude. The right candidate for this role will: Be ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Be a Senior Manager in a technical team or have other relevant experience in technical financial reporting Exhibit a strong working knowledge of: IFRSs, UK GAAP, and the Companies Act Sector specialism for financial services, particularly Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance. The content requirements for the annual report of a company listed on either the Main Market or the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange The wider financial reporting environment, including future developments in law, regulation and emerging areas Have practical experience of performing technical reviews of annual reports of listed companies Have a proven ability to apply technical knowledge to complex financial reporting issues and provide practical and supportable solutions Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, and an ability to adapt as appropriate to the scenario Have an ability to create productive relationships across the firm and network and to influence other senior professionals Be willing to work as part of a close-knit team and as a self-directed individual Be highly motivated and proactive, with a desire to innovate and seek new ways of improving our service to internal customers. 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 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 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. 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.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons 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. Audit quality 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 Audit Quality Department. 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. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious Senior Manager to join the Corporate Reporting Advisory Team (CRT) in the Audit Quality Department (AQD) in an exciting period, to help to shape the role and the expanding team. You will report into the Team Partners and work closely with Directors. General responsibilities Work with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners within both AQD, the Audit Stream and across the wider firm Maintain and encourage an open and constructive environment in which to provide technical accounting support and advice Bring pre-existing financial services specialist technical accounting knowledge (this might be Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance focused), and experience to the CRT team and contribute to all output areas Provide support and supervision to the more junior team members. Specific responsibilities The individual will support the CRT Directors and other members of AQD, ultimately reporting to the AQD lead partners and will be responsible for the following: Technical review of a personal portfolio of annual reports of publicly traded and other higher risk companies, working with the audit team to confirm compliance with financial reporting standards, company legislation and regulatory requirements Providing clear and practical solutions to the most complex technical financial reporting queries, and act as a consultant for the more junior members of the team in your specialist area Preparing and presenting financial reporting training, updates and seminars both internally and externally Helping to develop financial reporting tools and guidance for application by the firm's partners and staff Writing articles and other publications on financial reporting matters for internal and external communications Assisting with the preparation of draft responses to external consultations in relation to legal, regulatory and financial reporting matters Monitoring external developments in financial reporting areas and, specifically in your specialist area, reporting back to the team and developing an appropriate action plan where required Supporting and coaching the more junior members of the CRT and wider AQD team. The role would be particularly suited to an individual with experience of working within the technical department of another major firm of accountants, or an experienced auditor who is looking to move into a technical role and is able to demonstrate a strong technical aptitude. The right candidate for this role will: Be ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Be a Senior Manager in a technical team or have other relevant experience in technical financial reporting Exhibit a strong working knowledge of: IFRSs, UK GAAP, and the Companies Act Sector specialism for financial services, particularly Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance. The content requirements for the annual report of a company listed on either the Main Market or the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange The wider financial reporting environment, including future developments in law, regulation and emerging areas Have practical experience of performing technical reviews of annual reports of listed companies Have a proven ability to apply technical knowledge to complex financial reporting issues and provide practical and supportable solutions Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, and an ability to adapt as appropriate to the scenario Have an ability to create productive relationships across the firm and network and to influence other senior professionals Be willing to work as part of a close-knit team and as a self-directed individual Be highly motivated and proactive, with a desire to innovate and seek new ways of improving our service to internal customers. 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 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 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. 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.
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 Working with every department at BDO, our Finance team helps us meet relevant legal requirements that ensure our firm operates effectively in a tightly-regulated field. They implement strategies that help us innovate - like combining new technology with traditional financial processes to make us even more digital. As part of this friendly team, you'll enjoy flexible hours and have opportunities to take responsibility for the delivery of quality work. With your colleagues behind you, you'll embrace change, new ideas and have an impact on the future of our firm. 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. The main purpose of this role is to support the 'Head of Group Reporting and Treasury'. The group reporting remit of the role will include leading the year-end group reporting, production of statutory accounts for the UK Group's legal entities and ensuring the integrity of reporting is maintained. The treasury remit of this individual's responsibilities will include maintaining the Group's daily cashflow position, reporting this to Senior Stakeholders, and proposing necessary cash movements. You will be a self-motivated, driven, and trusted professional who's keen to improve processes. You'll also: Be a key banking contact, support refinancing activities with sophisticated group cashflow modelling, regularly updating the master model for budgets and forecasts. Monitoring and managing the organisation's bank relationships and liquidity management. Managing foreign currency exposure. Analysing various scenarios and risks and reporting to senior management. Forecasting of medium and long- term funding and hedging requirements (if any). Daily cash management. Debt facilities management. Interest rate risk management and development of risk mitigation strategies. Foreign exchange risk management and development of foreign exchange risk mitigation strategies. Manage cashflow forecasts and ensure compliance with banking covenants. Assist with resolution of complex accounting areas & issues. Assist with external audit & ONS submissions Assist with balance sheet reconciliations process Preparing management reports. Liaising with senior management across the Finance team. Supporting the month end process where necessary. Proactively drive necessary process and reporting improvements across the Finance department which automate and add value and identify advantageous market conditions or possibilities. Identify process weaknesses or errors and highlight these to senior management together with proposed solutions. Contribute ideas to the long-term planning and strategy of the Finance department. Team management. Conduct performance management, including annual and interim appraisals. You'll be someone with the following credentials: Qualified Accountant - CIMA, ACA or ACCA - PQE or equivalent. Confident in researching and implementing complex accounting standards. Understanding and experience of treasury accounting including FX, liquidity, cashflow and various financial instruments. Sound understanding of accounting principles. Strong understanding of financial markets, financial instruments and debt instruments. Knowledge of banking relationships and covenants. 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.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
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 Working with every department at BDO, our Finance team helps us meet relevant legal requirements that ensure our firm operates effectively in a tightly-regulated field. They implement strategies that help us innovate - like combining new technology with traditional financial processes to make us even more digital. As part of this friendly team, you'll enjoy flexible hours and have opportunities to take responsibility for the delivery of quality work. With your colleagues behind you, you'll embrace change, new ideas and have an impact on the future of our firm. 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. The main purpose of this role is to support the 'Head of Group Reporting and Treasury'. The group reporting remit of the role will include leading the year-end group reporting, production of statutory accounts for the UK Group's legal entities and ensuring the integrity of reporting is maintained. The treasury remit of this individual's responsibilities will include maintaining the Group's daily cashflow position, reporting this to Senior Stakeholders, and proposing necessary cash movements. You will be a self-motivated, driven, and trusted professional who's keen to improve processes. You'll also: Be a key banking contact, support refinancing activities with sophisticated group cashflow modelling, regularly updating the master model for budgets and forecasts. Monitoring and managing the organisation's bank relationships and liquidity management. Managing foreign currency exposure. Analysing various scenarios and risks and reporting to senior management. Forecasting of medium and long- term funding and hedging requirements (if any). Daily cash management. Debt facilities management. Interest rate risk management and development of risk mitigation strategies. Foreign exchange risk management and development of foreign exchange risk mitigation strategies. Manage cashflow forecasts and ensure compliance with banking covenants. Assist with resolution of complex accounting areas & issues. Assist with external audit & ONS submissions Assist with balance sheet reconciliations process Preparing management reports. Liaising with senior management across the Finance team. Supporting the month end process where necessary. Proactively drive necessary process and reporting improvements across the Finance department which automate and add value and identify advantageous market conditions or possibilities. Identify process weaknesses or errors and highlight these to senior management together with proposed solutions. Contribute ideas to the long-term planning and strategy of the Finance department. Team management. Conduct performance management, including annual and interim appraisals. You'll be someone with the following credentials: Qualified Accountant - CIMA, ACA or ACCA - PQE or equivalent. Confident in researching and implementing complex accounting standards. Understanding and experience of treasury accounting including FX, liquidity, cashflow and various financial instruments. Sound understanding of accounting principles. Strong understanding of financial markets, financial instruments and debt instruments. Knowledge of banking relationships and covenants. 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.
THE COMPANY: We have been instructed by an international corporate & specialist finance bank who has their European hub in London. They provide a range of corporate banking, transactional and real estate services. THE RESPONSIBILITIES: Carry out regulatory and various other compliance advisory, monitoring and ad hoc activities, in particular, by completing delegated tasks by the Head of Compliance. Business Partner to business areas allocated by Head of Compliance. Responsible for SMCR scheme. Writing reviewing and implementation of Compliance Policies Responsible for Horizon scanning, assessing impact and advice to business of regulatory changes and running the Regulatory change working group. Preparing guidance and training on new and existing regulatory and certain legal requirements (and on any remedial action to address identified existing shortcomings) to business units. Departmental procedures and documentation templates (including Key Facts and client agreements and notices) and delivering or approving training. Approval of financial promotions and other communications Advice and oversight of Consumer Duty for business areas. Management of complaints for business areas. Regulatory reporting tasks as allocated Responsible for preparing and reporting on KRI's as allocated by Head of Compliance Responding to ad hoc requests for advice and assistance. Reviewing and reporting on adherence to regulatory and legal requirements in accordance with the annual Compliance Monitoring Programme or as other risk based monitoring requirements are identified. Maintaining records of regulatory change and compliance department recommendations for changes to existing policy or procedures, including action being taken and confirming completion of that action. Drafting regular reports for management, including the Operational Risk, Management and Audit & Compliance Committees and Group Compliance. Preparing or reviewing regulatory periodic or ad hoc returns, (especially fee data, CMAR, controllers, close links, complaints, RDR & MMR) including assistance with thematic review responses. Advising and liaising with operational departments to implement changes in operational processes arising from new regulations, business developments, and compliance review findings. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: A total of 5+ years' professional experience within Compliance is required. Desirable background in legal or compliance or auditing Desirable to have Compliance qualifications/ CISI qualification Please note that for further information, you should contact the relevant person.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
THE COMPANY: We have been instructed by an international corporate & specialist finance bank who has their European hub in London. They provide a range of corporate banking, transactional and real estate services. THE RESPONSIBILITIES: Carry out regulatory and various other compliance advisory, monitoring and ad hoc activities, in particular, by completing delegated tasks by the Head of Compliance. Business Partner to business areas allocated by Head of Compliance. Responsible for SMCR scheme. Writing reviewing and implementation of Compliance Policies Responsible for Horizon scanning, assessing impact and advice to business of regulatory changes and running the Regulatory change working group. Preparing guidance and training on new and existing regulatory and certain legal requirements (and on any remedial action to address identified existing shortcomings) to business units. Departmental procedures and documentation templates (including Key Facts and client agreements and notices) and delivering or approving training. Approval of financial promotions and other communications Advice and oversight of Consumer Duty for business areas. Management of complaints for business areas. Regulatory reporting tasks as allocated Responsible for preparing and reporting on KRI's as allocated by Head of Compliance Responding to ad hoc requests for advice and assistance. Reviewing and reporting on adherence to regulatory and legal requirements in accordance with the annual Compliance Monitoring Programme or as other risk based monitoring requirements are identified. Maintaining records of regulatory change and compliance department recommendations for changes to existing policy or procedures, including action being taken and confirming completion of that action. Drafting regular reports for management, including the Operational Risk, Management and Audit & Compliance Committees and Group Compliance. Preparing or reviewing regulatory periodic or ad hoc returns, (especially fee data, CMAR, controllers, close links, complaints, RDR & MMR) including assistance with thematic review responses. Advising and liaising with operational departments to implement changes in operational processes arising from new regulations, business developments, and compliance review findings. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: A total of 5+ years' professional experience within Compliance is required. Desirable background in legal or compliance or auditing Desirable to have Compliance qualifications/ CISI qualification Please note that for further information, you should contact the relevant person.
HEAD OF PROPERTY SERVICES - PART-TIME Salary: £34,200, equivalent to a full-time salary of £57,000 Reporting to: Chief Executive Three days per week: 9 a.m.- 17.30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Hybrid, flexible working, with each Wednesday in the Farringdon office; distant working throughout August Pension: 6% employers' contribution Annual Leave pro rata: 20.5 days p.a. incl. bank holidays, rising to 21.5 days p.a. plus 3 additional days' holiday p.a. for all staff, between Christmas and New Year. A 2.5-day working arrangement may also be considered. The Ethical Property Foundation is the leading property advice charity for the UK voluntary sector. We are seeking a new Head of Property Services to build up our affordable consultancy and support our advice and education services. This is a fascinating role for a dynamic commercial property professional with an appreciation of the property needs and experience of the voluntary sector. We are looking for a surveyor with a proven track record in revenue generation and new business development, who can work with a small team of dedicated professionals. ABOUT THE ETHICAL PROPERTY FOUNDATION The Ethical Property Foundation ("EPF") is unique: the UK's only dedicated property advice charity for the voluntary sector. (Registered Charity number in England & Wales) Incorporated in 2003, we have supported thousands of voluntary organisations to manage their premises successfully whether rented or owned. Since 2015, we have been the lead referral partner to the Charity Commission for land & property advice and preferred supplier to the Lloyds Bank Foundation.Our mission is to equip voluntary organisations with the knowledge and confidence to make the most of the property they occupy and manage, for the benefit of their services and beneficiaries, without crises or compliance failures. We are a small, dynamic, and enterprising not-for-profit. Our services comprise free, independent property guidance and support; affordable consultancy; plus online property education. Our combined expertise and unique perspective mean we are much in demand from policymakers, and sector thought leaders. Funding comes from philanthropic donations, grants, corporate partnerships and earned income from affordable consultancy. In 2023, we launched the voluntary sector's first interactive online Weston Property Manual for which we were finalists in two major voluntary sector awards. In 2024 we celebrated the 21st Anniversary of our incorporation. We employ four part-time employees: the CEO, Head of Property Services, Operations Manager, and Administrator - 2.45FTE, supported by a further nine self-employed Associates and Volunteers of whom eight are chartered surveyors. In addition, we run an expert Register of fifteen property professionals, primarily commercial property solicitors, who provide advice on a pro-bono and discounted fee basis. For more information, please visit our website: . JOB DESCRIPTION The Head of Property Advisory is the lead member of the Property Advice Team comprising Associate Property Advisors. The team is supported by The Foundation's Register of Property Professionals. The Property Advice Team provides advice, consultancy and educational services. This service is delivered by providing on-line information, free helpdesk guidance, training events and consultancy projects to assist organisations in making informed property decisions. The Head of Property Services will have the following key areas of activity and responsibility: 1. Developing the Affordable Consultancy The Head of Property Services leads on all aspects of building our affordable consultancy and delivers sales income in line with agreed targets. This will include: • Identifying potential clients and proactively seeking opportunities to bid for work. • Responding to enquiries from potential clients, conducting initial meetings to ascertain support required and putting together carefully priced proposals tailored to client needs. • Developing and maintaining relationships with key partners, including Lloyds Bank Foundation. • Tracking of enquiries and work in progress with support from the Operations Manager; ensuring accurate records are maintained and providing information and reports to the CEO and Trustees for invoicing and fundraising purposes. • Developing new products for the charity sector, making the EPF relevant and providing new and growing income streams. • Ensuring EPF communication channels appropriately promote our services. 2. Management of Property Advice Team The Head of Property Services directly line-manages the Associates in delivery of the Affordable Consultancy: • Developing and maintaining appropriate processes and templates for development and delivery of work. Disseminating as necessary and ensuring processes followed by team members. • Oversight of all support, advice and training provided by the team to ensure consistent high levels of content quality and customer care are maintained. • Oversight of the free Property Advice Service, co-ordinating with the Property Advisors running the service and responding to enquires who may require affordable consultancy services. • Ensuring consultancy projects are allocated to team members with appropriate knowledge, experiences and availability. • Developing excellent working relationships with members of our Register of Property Professionals to introduce charities for effective support. • Delivering excellent customer care by coordinating the Foundation's support to charities until their project is resolved. • Supporting the team to ensure property materials for training and online guidance are accurate and appropriate. Additional duties may include: • Representing the Foundation and presenting at external events. • Working proactively to ensure that the Property Advice Team remains up to date with property and charity sector knowledge. • Develop a broad knowledge of complementary organisations and services that can provide support to enquirers to the Property Advice Service, or opportunities for partnership working or collaboration with the Foundation. • The Foundation requires all employees to work with due regard for the Foundation's ethos and policies including health and safety, equality and the environment. All our team must have DBS clearance. Person Specification Essential Knowledge and Experience: • educated to degree level or with equivalent academic or employment experience • qualified surveyor or equivalent professional qualification • recent significant commercial property experience • proven success in business development and pitching to new clients • experience of providing advice, including by phone/email • experience of communicating to the lay person • experience of project managing a range of stand-alone projects • a proven track record in the delivery of high-quality outputs Skills • excellent written and spoken communication skills • computer literate: proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, internet and e-mail Personal Attributes Appetite for sharing knowledge & making a difference within society • commitment to social and environmental issues • organised and efficient • accurate with good attention to detail • self-motivated and outgoing • excellent time management skills, flexibility and ability to handle a varied workload • commercial acumen • ability and appetite to learn new skills and knowledge • able to work calmly under pressure • able to work proactively with limited supervision in a small team Desirable Knowledge and Experience: • knowledge and understanding of, and empathy with, the charity sector through paid or voluntary experience • knowledge or experience of property from a charity perspective • experience of working as a consultant • interest in, and appreciation of, ethical considerations relating to property • experience of working in a small team Application procedure Deadline: 12 noon 8th January 2026 Interviews in person at our Cowcross offices Wed. 21st January 2026 For an informal phone discussion prior regarding the post, email our Chief Executive, Antonia Swinson on
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
HEAD OF PROPERTY SERVICES - PART-TIME Salary: £34,200, equivalent to a full-time salary of £57,000 Reporting to: Chief Executive Three days per week: 9 a.m.- 17.30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Hybrid, flexible working, with each Wednesday in the Farringdon office; distant working throughout August Pension: 6% employers' contribution Annual Leave pro rata: 20.5 days p.a. incl. bank holidays, rising to 21.5 days p.a. plus 3 additional days' holiday p.a. for all staff, between Christmas and New Year. A 2.5-day working arrangement may also be considered. The Ethical Property Foundation is the leading property advice charity for the UK voluntary sector. We are seeking a new Head of Property Services to build up our affordable consultancy and support our advice and education services. This is a fascinating role for a dynamic commercial property professional with an appreciation of the property needs and experience of the voluntary sector. We are looking for a surveyor with a proven track record in revenue generation and new business development, who can work with a small team of dedicated professionals. ABOUT THE ETHICAL PROPERTY FOUNDATION The Ethical Property Foundation ("EPF") is unique: the UK's only dedicated property advice charity for the voluntary sector. (Registered Charity number in England & Wales) Incorporated in 2003, we have supported thousands of voluntary organisations to manage their premises successfully whether rented or owned. Since 2015, we have been the lead referral partner to the Charity Commission for land & property advice and preferred supplier to the Lloyds Bank Foundation.Our mission is to equip voluntary organisations with the knowledge and confidence to make the most of the property they occupy and manage, for the benefit of their services and beneficiaries, without crises or compliance failures. We are a small, dynamic, and enterprising not-for-profit. Our services comprise free, independent property guidance and support; affordable consultancy; plus online property education. Our combined expertise and unique perspective mean we are much in demand from policymakers, and sector thought leaders. Funding comes from philanthropic donations, grants, corporate partnerships and earned income from affordable consultancy. In 2023, we launched the voluntary sector's first interactive online Weston Property Manual for which we were finalists in two major voluntary sector awards. In 2024 we celebrated the 21st Anniversary of our incorporation. We employ four part-time employees: the CEO, Head of Property Services, Operations Manager, and Administrator - 2.45FTE, supported by a further nine self-employed Associates and Volunteers of whom eight are chartered surveyors. In addition, we run an expert Register of fifteen property professionals, primarily commercial property solicitors, who provide advice on a pro-bono and discounted fee basis. For more information, please visit our website: . JOB DESCRIPTION The Head of Property Advisory is the lead member of the Property Advice Team comprising Associate Property Advisors. The team is supported by The Foundation's Register of Property Professionals. The Property Advice Team provides advice, consultancy and educational services. This service is delivered by providing on-line information, free helpdesk guidance, training events and consultancy projects to assist organisations in making informed property decisions. The Head of Property Services will have the following key areas of activity and responsibility: 1. Developing the Affordable Consultancy The Head of Property Services leads on all aspects of building our affordable consultancy and delivers sales income in line with agreed targets. This will include: • Identifying potential clients and proactively seeking opportunities to bid for work. • Responding to enquiries from potential clients, conducting initial meetings to ascertain support required and putting together carefully priced proposals tailored to client needs. • Developing and maintaining relationships with key partners, including Lloyds Bank Foundation. • Tracking of enquiries and work in progress with support from the Operations Manager; ensuring accurate records are maintained and providing information and reports to the CEO and Trustees for invoicing and fundraising purposes. • Developing new products for the charity sector, making the EPF relevant and providing new and growing income streams. • Ensuring EPF communication channels appropriately promote our services. 2. Management of Property Advice Team The Head of Property Services directly line-manages the Associates in delivery of the Affordable Consultancy: • Developing and maintaining appropriate processes and templates for development and delivery of work. Disseminating as necessary and ensuring processes followed by team members. • Oversight of all support, advice and training provided by the team to ensure consistent high levels of content quality and customer care are maintained. • Oversight of the free Property Advice Service, co-ordinating with the Property Advisors running the service and responding to enquires who may require affordable consultancy services. • Ensuring consultancy projects are allocated to team members with appropriate knowledge, experiences and availability. • Developing excellent working relationships with members of our Register of Property Professionals to introduce charities for effective support. • Delivering excellent customer care by coordinating the Foundation's support to charities until their project is resolved. • Supporting the team to ensure property materials for training and online guidance are accurate and appropriate. Additional duties may include: • Representing the Foundation and presenting at external events. • Working proactively to ensure that the Property Advice Team remains up to date with property and charity sector knowledge. • Develop a broad knowledge of complementary organisations and services that can provide support to enquirers to the Property Advice Service, or opportunities for partnership working or collaboration with the Foundation. • The Foundation requires all employees to work with due regard for the Foundation's ethos and policies including health and safety, equality and the environment. All our team must have DBS clearance. Person Specification Essential Knowledge and Experience: • educated to degree level or with equivalent academic or employment experience • qualified surveyor or equivalent professional qualification • recent significant commercial property experience • proven success in business development and pitching to new clients • experience of providing advice, including by phone/email • experience of communicating to the lay person • experience of project managing a range of stand-alone projects • a proven track record in the delivery of high-quality outputs Skills • excellent written and spoken communication skills • computer literate: proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, internet and e-mail Personal Attributes Appetite for sharing knowledge & making a difference within society • commitment to social and environmental issues • organised and efficient • accurate with good attention to detail • self-motivated and outgoing • excellent time management skills, flexibility and ability to handle a varied workload • commercial acumen • ability and appetite to learn new skills and knowledge • able to work calmly under pressure • able to work proactively with limited supervision in a small team Desirable Knowledge and Experience: • knowledge and understanding of, and empathy with, the charity sector through paid or voluntary experience • knowledge or experience of property from a charity perspective • experience of working as a consultant • interest in, and appreciation of, ethical considerations relating to property • experience of working in a small team Application procedure Deadline: 12 noon 8th January 2026 Interviews in person at our Cowcross offices Wed. 21st January 2026 For an informal phone discussion prior regarding the post, email our Chief Executive, Antonia Swinson on
HEAD OF PROPERTY SERVICES - PART-TIME Salary: £34,200, equivalent to a full-time salary of £57,000 Reporting to: Chief Executive Three days per week: 9 a.m.- 17.30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Hybrid, flexible working, with each Wednesday in the Farringdon office; distant working throughout August Pension: 6% employers' contribution Annual Leave pro rata: 20.5 days p.a. incl. bank holidays, rising to 21.5 days p.a. plus 3 additional days' holiday p.a. for all staff, between Christmas and New Year. A 2.5-day working arrangement may also be considered. The Ethical Property Foundation is the leading property advice charity for the UK voluntary sector. We are seeking a new Head of Property Services to build up our affordable consultancy and support our advice and education services. This is a fascinating role for a dynamic commercial property professional with an appreciation of the property needs and experience of the voluntary sector. We are looking for a surveyor with a proven track record in revenue generation and new business development, who can work with a small team of dedicated professionals. ABOUT THE ETHICAL PROPERTY FOUNDATION The Ethical Property Foundation ("EPF") is unique: the UK's only dedicated property advice charity for the voluntary sector. (Registered Charity number in England & Wales) Incorporated in 2003, we have supported thousands of voluntary organisations to manage their premises successfully whether rented or owned. Since 2015, we have been the lead referral partner to the Charity Commission for land & property advice and preferred supplier to the Lloyds Bank Foundation.Our mission is to equip voluntary organisations with the knowledge and confidence to make the most of the property they occupy and manage, for the benefit of their services and beneficiaries, without crises or compliance failures. We are a small, dynamic, and enterprising not-for-profit. Our services comprise free, independent property guidance and support; affordable consultancy; plus online property education. Our combined expertise and unique perspective mean we are much in demand from policymakers, and sector thought leaders. Funding comes from philanthropic donations, grants, corporate partnerships and earned income from affordable consultancy. In 2023, we launched the voluntary sector's first interactive online Weston Property Manual for which we were finalists in two major voluntary sector awards. In 2024 we celebrated the 21st Anniversary of our incorporation. We employ four part-time employees: the CEO, Head of Property Services, Operations Manager, and Administrator - 2.45FTE, supported by a further nine self-employed Associates and Volunteers of whom eight are chartered surveyors. In addition, we run an expert Register of fifteen property professionals, primarily commercial property solicitors, who provide advice on a pro-bono and discounted fee basis. For more information, please visit our website: . JOB DESCRIPTION The Head of Property Advisory is the lead member of the Property Advice Team comprising Associate Property Advisors. The team is supported by The Foundation's Register of Property Professionals. The Property Advice Team provides advice, consultancy and educational services. This service is delivered by providing on-line information, free helpdesk guidance, training events and consultancy projects to assist organisations in making informed property decisions. The Head of Property Services will have the following key areas of activity and responsibility: 1. Developing the Affordable Consultancy The Head of Property Services leads on all aspects of building our affordable consultancy and delivers sales income in line with agreed targets. This will include: • Identifying potential clients and proactively seeking opportunities to bid for work. • Responding to enquiries from potential clients, conducting initial meetings to ascertain support required and putting together carefully priced proposals tailored to client needs. • Developing and maintaining relationships with key partners, including Lloyds Bank Foundation. • Tracking of enquiries and work in progress with support from the Operations Manager; ensuring accurate records are maintained and providing information and reports to the CEO and Trustees for invoicing and fundraising purposes. • Developing new products for the charity sector, making the EPF relevant and providing new and growing income streams. • Ensuring EPF communication channels appropriately promote our services. 2. Management of Property Advice Team The Head of Property Services directly line-manages the Associates in delivery of the Affordable Consultancy: • Developing and maintaining appropriate processes and templates for development and delivery of work. Disseminating as necessary and ensuring processes followed by team members. • Oversight of all support, advice and training provided by the team to ensure consistent high levels of content quality and customer care are maintained. • Oversight of the free Property Advice Service, co-ordinating with the Property Advisors running the service and responding to enquires who may require affordable consultancy services. • Ensuring consultancy projects are allocated to team members with appropriate knowledge, experiences and availability. • Developing excellent working relationships with members of our Register of Property Professionals to introduce charities for effective support. • Delivering excellent customer care by coordinating the Foundation's support to charities until their project is resolved. • Supporting the team to ensure property materials for training and online guidance are accurate and appropriate. Additional duties may include: • Representing the Foundation and presenting at external events. • Working proactively to ensure that the Property Advice Team remains up to date with property and charity sector knowledge. • Develop a broad knowledge of complementary organisations and services that can provide support to enquirers to the Property Advice Service, or opportunities for partnership working or collaboration with the Foundation. • The Foundation requires all employees to work with due regard for the Foundation's ethos and policies including health and safety, equality and the environment. All our team must have DBS clearance. Person Specification Essential Knowledge and Experience: • educated to degree level or with equivalent academic or employment experience • qualified surveyor or equivalent professional qualification • recent significant commercial property experience • proven success in business development and pitching to new clients • experience of providing advice, including by phone/email • experience of communicating to the lay person • experience of project managing a range of stand-alone projects • a proven track record in the delivery of high-quality outputs Skills • excellent written and spoken communication skills • computer literate: proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, internet and e-mail Personal Attributes Appetite for sharing knowledge & making a difference within society • commitment to social and environmental issues • organised and efficient • accurate with good attention to detail • self-motivated and outgoing • excellent time management skills, flexibility and ability to handle a varied workload • commercial acumen • ability and appetite to learn new skills and knowledge • able to work calmly under pressure • able to work proactively with limited supervision in a small team Desirable Knowledge and Experience: • knowledge and understanding of, and empathy with, the charity sector through paid or voluntary experience • knowledge or experience of property from a charity perspective • experience of working as a consultant • interest in, and appreciation of, ethical considerations relating to property • experience of working in a small team Application procedure Deadline: 12 noon 8th January 2026 Interviews in person at our Cowcross offices Wed. 21st January 2026 For an informal phone discussion prior regarding the post, email our Chief Executive, Antonia Swinson on
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
HEAD OF PROPERTY SERVICES - PART-TIME Salary: £34,200, equivalent to a full-time salary of £57,000 Reporting to: Chief Executive Three days per week: 9 a.m.- 17.30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Hybrid, flexible working, with each Wednesday in the Farringdon office; distant working throughout August Pension: 6% employers' contribution Annual Leave pro rata: 20.5 days p.a. incl. bank holidays, rising to 21.5 days p.a. plus 3 additional days' holiday p.a. for all staff, between Christmas and New Year. A 2.5-day working arrangement may also be considered. The Ethical Property Foundation is the leading property advice charity for the UK voluntary sector. We are seeking a new Head of Property Services to build up our affordable consultancy and support our advice and education services. This is a fascinating role for a dynamic commercial property professional with an appreciation of the property needs and experience of the voluntary sector. We are looking for a surveyor with a proven track record in revenue generation and new business development, who can work with a small team of dedicated professionals. ABOUT THE ETHICAL PROPERTY FOUNDATION The Ethical Property Foundation ("EPF") is unique: the UK's only dedicated property advice charity for the voluntary sector. (Registered Charity number in England & Wales) Incorporated in 2003, we have supported thousands of voluntary organisations to manage their premises successfully whether rented or owned. Since 2015, we have been the lead referral partner to the Charity Commission for land & property advice and preferred supplier to the Lloyds Bank Foundation.Our mission is to equip voluntary organisations with the knowledge and confidence to make the most of the property they occupy and manage, for the benefit of their services and beneficiaries, without crises or compliance failures. We are a small, dynamic, and enterprising not-for-profit. Our services comprise free, independent property guidance and support; affordable consultancy; plus online property education. Our combined expertise and unique perspective mean we are much in demand from policymakers, and sector thought leaders. Funding comes from philanthropic donations, grants, corporate partnerships and earned income from affordable consultancy. In 2023, we launched the voluntary sector's first interactive online Weston Property Manual for which we were finalists in two major voluntary sector awards. In 2024 we celebrated the 21st Anniversary of our incorporation. We employ four part-time employees: the CEO, Head of Property Services, Operations Manager, and Administrator - 2.45FTE, supported by a further nine self-employed Associates and Volunteers of whom eight are chartered surveyors. In addition, we run an expert Register of fifteen property professionals, primarily commercial property solicitors, who provide advice on a pro-bono and discounted fee basis. For more information, please visit our website: . JOB DESCRIPTION The Head of Property Advisory is the lead member of the Property Advice Team comprising Associate Property Advisors. The team is supported by The Foundation's Register of Property Professionals. The Property Advice Team provides advice, consultancy and educational services. This service is delivered by providing on-line information, free helpdesk guidance, training events and consultancy projects to assist organisations in making informed property decisions. The Head of Property Services will have the following key areas of activity and responsibility: 1. Developing the Affordable Consultancy The Head of Property Services leads on all aspects of building our affordable consultancy and delivers sales income in line with agreed targets. This will include: • Identifying potential clients and proactively seeking opportunities to bid for work. • Responding to enquiries from potential clients, conducting initial meetings to ascertain support required and putting together carefully priced proposals tailored to client needs. • Developing and maintaining relationships with key partners, including Lloyds Bank Foundation. • Tracking of enquiries and work in progress with support from the Operations Manager; ensuring accurate records are maintained and providing information and reports to the CEO and Trustees for invoicing and fundraising purposes. • Developing new products for the charity sector, making the EPF relevant and providing new and growing income streams. • Ensuring EPF communication channels appropriately promote our services. 2. Management of Property Advice Team The Head of Property Services directly line-manages the Associates in delivery of the Affordable Consultancy: • Developing and maintaining appropriate processes and templates for development and delivery of work. Disseminating as necessary and ensuring processes followed by team members. • Oversight of all support, advice and training provided by the team to ensure consistent high levels of content quality and customer care are maintained. • Oversight of the free Property Advice Service, co-ordinating with the Property Advisors running the service and responding to enquires who may require affordable consultancy services. • Ensuring consultancy projects are allocated to team members with appropriate knowledge, experiences and availability. • Developing excellent working relationships with members of our Register of Property Professionals to introduce charities for effective support. • Delivering excellent customer care by coordinating the Foundation's support to charities until their project is resolved. • Supporting the team to ensure property materials for training and online guidance are accurate and appropriate. Additional duties may include: • Representing the Foundation and presenting at external events. • Working proactively to ensure that the Property Advice Team remains up to date with property and charity sector knowledge. • Develop a broad knowledge of complementary organisations and services that can provide support to enquirers to the Property Advice Service, or opportunities for partnership working or collaboration with the Foundation. • The Foundation requires all employees to work with due regard for the Foundation's ethos and policies including health and safety, equality and the environment. All our team must have DBS clearance. Person Specification Essential Knowledge and Experience: • educated to degree level or with equivalent academic or employment experience • qualified surveyor or equivalent professional qualification • recent significant commercial property experience • proven success in business development and pitching to new clients • experience of providing advice, including by phone/email • experience of communicating to the lay person • experience of project managing a range of stand-alone projects • a proven track record in the delivery of high-quality outputs Skills • excellent written and spoken communication skills • computer literate: proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, internet and e-mail Personal Attributes Appetite for sharing knowledge & making a difference within society • commitment to social and environmental issues • organised and efficient • accurate with good attention to detail • self-motivated and outgoing • excellent time management skills, flexibility and ability to handle a varied workload • commercial acumen • ability and appetite to learn new skills and knowledge • able to work calmly under pressure • able to work proactively with limited supervision in a small team Desirable Knowledge and Experience: • knowledge and understanding of, and empathy with, the charity sector through paid or voluntary experience • knowledge or experience of property from a charity perspective • experience of working as a consultant • interest in, and appreciation of, ethical considerations relating to property • experience of working in a small team Application procedure Deadline: 12 noon 8th January 2026 Interviews in person at our Cowcross offices Wed. 21st January 2026 For an informal phone discussion prior regarding the post, email our Chief Executive, Antonia Swinson on
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons 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. Audit quality 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 Audit Quality Department. 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. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious Senior Manager to join the Corporate Reporting Advisory Team (CRT) in the Audit Quality Department (AQD) in an exciting period, to help to shape the role and the expanding team. You will report into the Team Partners and work closely with Directors. General responsibilities Work with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners within both AQD, the Audit Stream and across the wider firm Maintain and encourage an open and constructive environment in which to provide technical accounting support and advice Bring pre-existing financial services specialist technical accounting knowledge (this might be Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance focused), and experience to the CRT team and contribute to all output areas Provide support and supervision to the more junior team members. Specific responsibilities The individual will support the CRT Directors and other members of AQD, ultimately reporting to the AQD lead partners and will be responsible for the following: Technical review of a personal portfolio of annual reports of publicly traded and other higher risk companies, working with the audit team to confirm compliance with financial reporting standards, company legislation and regulatory requirements Providing clear and practical solutions to the most complex technical financial reporting queries, and act as a consultant for the more junior members of the team in your specialist area Preparing and presenting financial reporting training, updates and seminars both internally and externally Helping to develop financial reporting tools and guidance for application by the firm's partners and staff Writing articles and other publications on financial reporting matters for internal and external communications Assisting with the preparation of draft responses to external consultations in relation to legal, regulatory and financial reporting matters Monitoring external developments in financial reporting areas and, specifically in your specialist area, reporting back to the team and developing an appropriate action plan where required Supporting and coaching the more junior members of the CRT and wider AQD team. The role would be particularly suited to an individual with experience of working within the technical department of another major firm of accountants, or an experienced auditor who is looking to move into a technical role and is able to demonstrate a strong technical aptitude. The right candidate for this role will: Be ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Be a Senior Manager in a technical team or have other relevant experience in technical financial reporting Exhibit a strong working knowledge of: IFRSs, UK GAAP, and the Companies Act Sector specialism for financial services, particularly Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance. The content requirements for the annual report of a company listed on either the Main Market or the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange The wider financial reporting environment, including future developments in law, regulation and emerging areas Have practical experience of performing technical reviews of annual reports of listed companies Have a proven ability to apply technical knowledge to complex financial reporting issues and provide practical and supportable solutions Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, and an ability to adapt as appropriate to the scenario Have an ability to create productive relationships across the firm and network and to influence other senior professionals Be willing to work as part of a close-knit team and as a self-directed individual Be highly motivated and proactive, with a desire to innovate and seek new ways of improving our service to internal customers. 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 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 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. 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.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons 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. Audit quality 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 Audit Quality Department. 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. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious Senior Manager to join the Corporate Reporting Advisory Team (CRT) in the Audit Quality Department (AQD) in an exciting period, to help to shape the role and the expanding team. You will report into the Team Partners and work closely with Directors. General responsibilities Work with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners within both AQD, the Audit Stream and across the wider firm Maintain and encourage an open and constructive environment in which to provide technical accounting support and advice Bring pre-existing financial services specialist technical accounting knowledge (this might be Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance focused), and experience to the CRT team and contribute to all output areas Provide support and supervision to the more junior team members. Specific responsibilities The individual will support the CRT Directors and other members of AQD, ultimately reporting to the AQD lead partners and will be responsible for the following: Technical review of a personal portfolio of annual reports of publicly traded and other higher risk companies, working with the audit team to confirm compliance with financial reporting standards, company legislation and regulatory requirements Providing clear and practical solutions to the most complex technical financial reporting queries, and act as a consultant for the more junior members of the team in your specialist area Preparing and presenting financial reporting training, updates and seminars both internally and externally Helping to develop financial reporting tools and guidance for application by the firm's partners and staff Writing articles and other publications on financial reporting matters for internal and external communications Assisting with the preparation of draft responses to external consultations in relation to legal, regulatory and financial reporting matters Monitoring external developments in financial reporting areas and, specifically in your specialist area, reporting back to the team and developing an appropriate action plan where required Supporting and coaching the more junior members of the CRT and wider AQD team. The role would be particularly suited to an individual with experience of working within the technical department of another major firm of accountants, or an experienced auditor who is looking to move into a technical role and is able to demonstrate a strong technical aptitude. The right candidate for this role will: Be ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Be a Senior Manager in a technical team or have other relevant experience in technical financial reporting Exhibit a strong working knowledge of: IFRSs, UK GAAP, and the Companies Act Sector specialism for financial services, particularly Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance. The content requirements for the annual report of a company listed on either the Main Market or the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange The wider financial reporting environment, including future developments in law, regulation and emerging areas Have practical experience of performing technical reviews of annual reports of listed companies Have a proven ability to apply technical knowledge to complex financial reporting issues and provide practical and supportable solutions Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, and an ability to adapt as appropriate to the scenario Have an ability to create productive relationships across the firm and network and to influence other senior professionals Be willing to work as part of a close-knit team and as a self-directed individual Be highly motivated and proactive, with a desire to innovate and seek new ways of improving our service to internal customers. 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 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 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. 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.
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons 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. Audit quality 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 Audit Quality Department. 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. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious Senior Manager to join the Corporate Reporting Advisory Team (CRT) in the Audit Quality Department (AQD) in an exciting period, to help to shape the role and the expanding team. You will report into the Team Partners and work closely with Directors. General responsibilities Work with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners within both AQD, the Audit Stream and across the wider firm Maintain and encourage an open and constructive environment in which to provide technical accounting support and advice Bring pre-existing financial services specialist technical accounting knowledge (this might be Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance focused), and experience to the CRT team and contribute to all output areas Provide support and supervision to the more junior team members. Specific responsibilities The individual will support the CRT Directors and other members of AQD, ultimately reporting to the AQD lead partners and will be responsible for the following: Technical review of a personal portfolio of annual reports of publicly traded and other higher risk companies, working with the audit team to confirm compliance with financial reporting standards, company legislation and regulatory requirements Providing clear and practical solutions to the most complex technical financial reporting queries, and act as a consultant for the more junior members of the team in your specialist area Preparing and presenting financial reporting training, updates and seminars both internally and externally Helping to develop financial reporting tools and guidance for application by the firm's partners and staff Writing articles and other publications on financial reporting matters for internal and external communications Assisting with the preparation of draft responses to external consultations in relation to legal, regulatory and financial reporting matters Monitoring external developments in financial reporting areas and, specifically in your specialist area, reporting back to the team and developing an appropriate action plan where required Supporting and coaching the more junior members of the CRT and wider AQD team. The role would be particularly suited to an individual with experience of working within the technical department of another major firm of accountants, or an experienced auditor who is looking to move into a technical role and is able to demonstrate a strong technical aptitude. The right candidate for this role will: Be ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Be a Senior Manager in a technical team or have other relevant experience in technical financial reporting Exhibit a strong working knowledge of: IFRSs, UK GAAP, and the Companies Act Sector specialism for financial services, particularly Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance. The content requirements for the annual report of a company listed on either the Main Market or the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange The wider financial reporting environment, including future developments in law, regulation and emerging areas Have practical experience of performing technical reviews of annual reports of listed companies Have a proven ability to apply technical knowledge to complex financial reporting issues and provide practical and supportable solutions Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, and an ability to adapt as appropriate to the scenario Have an ability to create productive relationships across the firm and network and to influence other senior professionals Be willing to work as part of a close-knit team and as a self-directed individual Be highly motivated and proactive, with a desire to innovate and seek new ways of improving our service to internal customers. 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 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 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. 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.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons 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. Audit quality 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 Audit Quality Department. 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. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious Senior Manager to join the Corporate Reporting Advisory Team (CRT) in the Audit Quality Department (AQD) in an exciting period, to help to shape the role and the expanding team. You will report into the Team Partners and work closely with Directors. General responsibilities Work with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners within both AQD, the Audit Stream and across the wider firm Maintain and encourage an open and constructive environment in which to provide technical accounting support and advice Bring pre-existing financial services specialist technical accounting knowledge (this might be Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance focused), and experience to the CRT team and contribute to all output areas Provide support and supervision to the more junior team members. Specific responsibilities The individual will support the CRT Directors and other members of AQD, ultimately reporting to the AQD lead partners and will be responsible for the following: Technical review of a personal portfolio of annual reports of publicly traded and other higher risk companies, working with the audit team to confirm compliance with financial reporting standards, company legislation and regulatory requirements Providing clear and practical solutions to the most complex technical financial reporting queries, and act as a consultant for the more junior members of the team in your specialist area Preparing and presenting financial reporting training, updates and seminars both internally and externally Helping to develop financial reporting tools and guidance for application by the firm's partners and staff Writing articles and other publications on financial reporting matters for internal and external communications Assisting with the preparation of draft responses to external consultations in relation to legal, regulatory and financial reporting matters Monitoring external developments in financial reporting areas and, specifically in your specialist area, reporting back to the team and developing an appropriate action plan where required Supporting and coaching the more junior members of the CRT and wider AQD team. The role would be particularly suited to an individual with experience of working within the technical department of another major firm of accountants, or an experienced auditor who is looking to move into a technical role and is able to demonstrate a strong technical aptitude. The right candidate for this role will: Be ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Be a Senior Manager in a technical team or have other relevant experience in technical financial reporting Exhibit a strong working knowledge of: IFRSs, UK GAAP, and the Companies Act Sector specialism for financial services, particularly Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance. The content requirements for the annual report of a company listed on either the Main Market or the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange The wider financial reporting environment, including future developments in law, regulation and emerging areas Have practical experience of performing technical reviews of annual reports of listed companies Have a proven ability to apply technical knowledge to complex financial reporting issues and provide practical and supportable solutions Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, and an ability to adapt as appropriate to the scenario Have an ability to create productive relationships across the firm and network and to influence other senior professionals Be willing to work as part of a close-knit team and as a self-directed individual Be highly motivated and proactive, with a desire to innovate and seek new ways of improving our service to internal customers. 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 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 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. 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.
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons 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. Audit quality 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 Audit Quality Department. 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. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious Senior Manager to join the Corporate Reporting Advisory Team (CRT) in the Audit Quality Department (AQD) in an exciting period, to help to shape the role and the expanding team. You will report into the Team Partners and work closely with Directors. General responsibilities Work with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners within both AQD, the Audit Stream and across the wider firm Maintain and encourage an open and constructive environment in which to provide technical accounting support and advice Bring pre-existing financial services specialist technical accounting knowledge (this might be Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance focused), and experience to the CRT team and contribute to all output areas Provide support and supervision to the more junior team members. Specific responsibilities The individual will support the CRT Directors and other members of AQD, ultimately reporting to the AQD lead partners and will be responsible for the following: Technical review of a personal portfolio of annual reports of publicly traded and other higher risk companies, working with the audit team to confirm compliance with financial reporting standards, company legislation and regulatory requirements Providing clear and practical solutions to the most complex technical financial reporting queries, and act as a consultant for the more junior members of the team in your specialist area Preparing and presenting financial reporting training, updates and seminars both internally and externally Helping to develop financial reporting tools and guidance for application by the firm's partners and staff Writing articles and other publications on financial reporting matters for internal and external communications Assisting with the preparation of draft responses to external consultations in relation to legal, regulatory and financial reporting matters Monitoring external developments in financial reporting areas and, specifically in your specialist area, reporting back to the team and developing an appropriate action plan where required Supporting and coaching the more junior members of the CRT and wider AQD team. The role would be particularly suited to an individual with experience of working within the technical department of another major firm of accountants, or an experienced auditor who is looking to move into a technical role and is able to demonstrate a strong technical aptitude. The right candidate for this role will: Be ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Be a Senior Manager in a technical team or have other relevant experience in technical financial reporting Exhibit a strong working knowledge of: IFRSs, UK GAAP, and the Companies Act Sector specialism for financial services, particularly Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance. The content requirements for the annual report of a company listed on either the Main Market or the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange The wider financial reporting environment, including future developments in law, regulation and emerging areas Have practical experience of performing technical reviews of annual reports of listed companies Have a proven ability to apply technical knowledge to complex financial reporting issues and provide practical and supportable solutions Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, and an ability to adapt as appropriate to the scenario Have an ability to create productive relationships across the firm and network and to influence other senior professionals Be willing to work as part of a close-knit team and as a self-directed individual Be highly motivated and proactive, with a desire to innovate and seek new ways of improving our service to internal customers. 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 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 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. 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.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons 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. Audit quality 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 Audit Quality Department. 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. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious Senior Manager to join the Corporate Reporting Advisory Team (CRT) in the Audit Quality Department (AQD) in an exciting period, to help to shape the role and the expanding team. You will report into the Team Partners and work closely with Directors. General responsibilities Work with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners within both AQD, the Audit Stream and across the wider firm Maintain and encourage an open and constructive environment in which to provide technical accounting support and advice Bring pre-existing financial services specialist technical accounting knowledge (this might be Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance focused), and experience to the CRT team and contribute to all output areas Provide support and supervision to the more junior team members. Specific responsibilities The individual will support the CRT Directors and other members of AQD, ultimately reporting to the AQD lead partners and will be responsible for the following: Technical review of a personal portfolio of annual reports of publicly traded and other higher risk companies, working with the audit team to confirm compliance with financial reporting standards, company legislation and regulatory requirements Providing clear and practical solutions to the most complex technical financial reporting queries, and act as a consultant for the more junior members of the team in your specialist area Preparing and presenting financial reporting training, updates and seminars both internally and externally Helping to develop financial reporting tools and guidance for application by the firm's partners and staff Writing articles and other publications on financial reporting matters for internal and external communications Assisting with the preparation of draft responses to external consultations in relation to legal, regulatory and financial reporting matters Monitoring external developments in financial reporting areas and, specifically in your specialist area, reporting back to the team and developing an appropriate action plan where required Supporting and coaching the more junior members of the CRT and wider AQD team. The role would be particularly suited to an individual with experience of working within the technical department of another major firm of accountants, or an experienced auditor who is looking to move into a technical role and is able to demonstrate a strong technical aptitude. The right candidate for this role will: Be ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Be a Senior Manager in a technical team or have other relevant experience in technical financial reporting Exhibit a strong working knowledge of: IFRSs, UK GAAP, and the Companies Act Sector specialism for financial services, particularly Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance. The content requirements for the annual report of a company listed on either the Main Market or the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange The wider financial reporting environment, including future developments in law, regulation and emerging areas Have practical experience of performing technical reviews of annual reports of listed companies Have a proven ability to apply technical knowledge to complex financial reporting issues and provide practical and supportable solutions Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, and an ability to adapt as appropriate to the scenario Have an ability to create productive relationships across the firm and network and to influence other senior professionals Be willing to work as part of a close-knit team and as a self-directed individual Be highly motivated and proactive, with a desire to innovate and seek new ways of improving our service to internal customers. 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 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 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. 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.
Role: Tax Director Location : South Manchester, Hybrid working Package : £80k-£100k package + bonus + benefits An exciting Tax Director opportunity with a well known and established accountancy firm in South Manchester. Your new firm: A leading professional services firm with several offices across the UK are looking to bring in an experienced Tax Director to support with tax growth across South Manchester. With a strong client base of OMBs and business owners this firm provide a range of general practice services to clients across the North West. Your new role: You'll be working closely with the senior management team, responsible for leading and managing the tax department, managing both corporate and personal tax professionals. You'll be leading on technical queries for the firm getting involved with a variety of tax queries including mergers, demergers, acquisitions, tax planning, succession planning and share schemes to name a few. Key Responsibilities include: Lead and manage the tax planning, compliance, and reporting processes. Develop and implement innovative tax strategies Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations. Provide strategic tax advice to senior management and other stakeholders. Mentor and develop the tax team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Liaise with external tax advisors and authorities as needed. Stay ahead of the curve with changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the company. What I'm looking for: ACA / ACCA / ATT / CTA qualified tax professional with a proven experience running and managing a tax department. Experienced with preparing and reviewing technical advisory reports for clients Mixed tax background having experience supporting clients with both corporate tax and personal tax queries. What is on offer for you: Benefits package including enhanced pension and equity options Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. A supportive and collaborative work environment. Flexible working arrangements to help you balance work and life. Do you want to find out more? Give Sam Minor a call on or email at As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
Role: Tax Director Location : South Manchester, Hybrid working Package : £80k-£100k package + bonus + benefits An exciting Tax Director opportunity with a well known and established accountancy firm in South Manchester. Your new firm: A leading professional services firm with several offices across the UK are looking to bring in an experienced Tax Director to support with tax growth across South Manchester. With a strong client base of OMBs and business owners this firm provide a range of general practice services to clients across the North West. Your new role: You'll be working closely with the senior management team, responsible for leading and managing the tax department, managing both corporate and personal tax professionals. You'll be leading on technical queries for the firm getting involved with a variety of tax queries including mergers, demergers, acquisitions, tax planning, succession planning and share schemes to name a few. Key Responsibilities include: Lead and manage the tax planning, compliance, and reporting processes. Develop and implement innovative tax strategies Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations. Provide strategic tax advice to senior management and other stakeholders. Mentor and develop the tax team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Liaise with external tax advisors and authorities as needed. Stay ahead of the curve with changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the company. What I'm looking for: ACA / ACCA / ATT / CTA qualified tax professional with a proven experience running and managing a tax department. Experienced with preparing and reviewing technical advisory reports for clients Mixed tax background having experience supporting clients with both corporate tax and personal tax queries. What is on offer for you: Benefits package including enhanced pension and equity options Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. A supportive and collaborative work environment. Flexible working arrangements to help you balance work and life. Do you want to find out more? Give Sam Minor a call on or email at As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
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 The Quality and Risk Management Team (QRMT) at BDO comprises several sub-teams including the Legal Team, Enterprise Risk Management, Economic Crime, Quality Management, Ethics and Independence and Advisory and Compliance. It provides Partners and staff with the guidance, tools and support to enable them to identify and manage quality and risk issues. The QRMT is led by the Head of Quality and Risk Management Team, who is a partner who reports into the Head of Quality and Risk for the firm and sits on the BDO Leadership Team. 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. Overview: The Data Protection Senior Manager will ensure compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and related privacy regulations. This role involves owning and operating key data protection procedures and acting as a subject matter expert for data protection matters, managing risk assessments, and supporting organisational awareness This role reports to the Data Protection Officer. Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for data protection queries internally and externally Own and operate Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) procedures Own and operate Subject Access Requests (SARs) process and other data subject rights requests Own and operate Legitimate Interest Assessment (LIA) procedures Own and operate Transfer Risk Assessment (TRA) procedures Track and update privacy notices and consent mechanisms Investigate risk reports related to personal data and formally evaluate impact and decisions for escalation, including reporting to regulators Maintain records of requests and decisions ensuring full traceability from request to response Develop, implement, and maintain data protection policies and procedures to support self-service on routine data protection matters Maintain accurate logs of data processing activities, transfers and retention schedules Assist with documentation for audits and compliance reporting Requirements: Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and PECR Experience operating the key processes required to comply with the data protection act Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and training Self-motivated with keen attention to detail and maintaining accurate records CIPP/E, or similar privacy certifications Desirable: Knowledge of implications of privacy in Artificial intelligence 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 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 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. 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.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
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 The Quality and Risk Management Team (QRMT) at BDO comprises several sub-teams including the Legal Team, Enterprise Risk Management, Economic Crime, Quality Management, Ethics and Independence and Advisory and Compliance. It provides Partners and staff with the guidance, tools and support to enable them to identify and manage quality and risk issues. The QRMT is led by the Head of Quality and Risk Management Team, who is a partner who reports into the Head of Quality and Risk for the firm and sits on the BDO Leadership Team. 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. Overview: The Data Protection Senior Manager will ensure compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and related privacy regulations. This role involves owning and operating key data protection procedures and acting as a subject matter expert for data protection matters, managing risk assessments, and supporting organisational awareness This role reports to the Data Protection Officer. Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for data protection queries internally and externally Own and operate Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) procedures Own and operate Subject Access Requests (SARs) process and other data subject rights requests Own and operate Legitimate Interest Assessment (LIA) procedures Own and operate Transfer Risk Assessment (TRA) procedures Track and update privacy notices and consent mechanisms Investigate risk reports related to personal data and formally evaluate impact and decisions for escalation, including reporting to regulators Maintain records of requests and decisions ensuring full traceability from request to response Develop, implement, and maintain data protection policies and procedures to support self-service on routine data protection matters Maintain accurate logs of data processing activities, transfers and retention schedules Assist with documentation for audits and compliance reporting Requirements: Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and PECR Experience operating the key processes required to comply with the data protection act Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and training Self-motivated with keen attention to detail and maintaining accurate records CIPP/E, or similar privacy certifications Desirable: Knowledge of implications of privacy in Artificial intelligence 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 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 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. 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.
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 Working with every department at BDO, our Finance team helps us meet relevant legal requirements that ensure our firm operates effectively in a tightly-regulated field. They implement strategies that help us innovate - like combining new technology with traditional financial processes to make us even more digital. As part of this friendly team, you'll enjoy flexible hours and have opportunities to take responsibility for the delivery of quality work. With your colleagues behind you, you'll embrace change, new ideas and have an impact on the future of our firm. 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. The main purpose of this role is to support the 'Head of Group Reporting and Treasury'. The group reporting remit of the role will include leading the year-end group reporting, production of statutory accounts for the UK Group's legal entities and ensuring the integrity of reporting is maintained. The treasury remit of this individual's responsibilities will include maintaining the Group's daily cashflow position, reporting this to Senior Stakeholders, and proposing necessary cash movements. You will be a self-motivated, driven, and trusted professional who's keen to improve processes. You'll also: Be a key banking contact, support refinancing activities with sophisticated group cashflow modelling, regularly updating the master model for budgets and forecasts. Monitoring and managing the organisation's bank relationships and liquidity management. Managing foreign currency exposure. Analysing various scenarios and risks and reporting to senior management. Forecasting of medium and long- term funding and hedging requirements (if any). Daily cash management. Debt facilities management. Interest rate risk management and development of risk mitigation strategies. Foreign exchange risk management and development of foreign exchange risk mitigation strategies. Manage cashflow forecasts and ensure compliance with banking covenants. Assist with resolution of complex accounting areas & issues. Assist with external audit & ONS submissions Assist with balance sheet reconciliations process Preparing management reports. Liaising with senior management across the Finance team. Supporting the month end process where necessary. Proactively drive necessary process and reporting improvements across the Finance department which automate and add value and identify advantageous market conditions or possibilities. Identify process weaknesses or errors and highlight these to senior management together with proposed solutions. Contribute ideas to the long-term planning and strategy of the Finance department. Team management. Conduct performance management, including annual and interim appraisals. You'll be someone with the following credentials: Qualified Accountant - CIMA, ACA or ACCA - PQE or equivalent. Confident in researching and implementing complex accounting standards. Understanding and experience of treasury accounting including FX, liquidity, cashflow and various financial instruments. Sound understanding of accounting principles. Strong understanding of financial markets, financial instruments and debt instruments. Knowledge of banking relationships and covenants. 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.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
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 Working with every department at BDO, our Finance team helps us meet relevant legal requirements that ensure our firm operates effectively in a tightly-regulated field. They implement strategies that help us innovate - like combining new technology with traditional financial processes to make us even more digital. As part of this friendly team, you'll enjoy flexible hours and have opportunities to take responsibility for the delivery of quality work. With your colleagues behind you, you'll embrace change, new ideas and have an impact on the future of our firm. 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. The main purpose of this role is to support the 'Head of Group Reporting and Treasury'. The group reporting remit of the role will include leading the year-end group reporting, production of statutory accounts for the UK Group's legal entities and ensuring the integrity of reporting is maintained. The treasury remit of this individual's responsibilities will include maintaining the Group's daily cashflow position, reporting this to Senior Stakeholders, and proposing necessary cash movements. You will be a self-motivated, driven, and trusted professional who's keen to improve processes. You'll also: Be a key banking contact, support refinancing activities with sophisticated group cashflow modelling, regularly updating the master model for budgets and forecasts. Monitoring and managing the organisation's bank relationships and liquidity management. Managing foreign currency exposure. Analysing various scenarios and risks and reporting to senior management. Forecasting of medium and long- term funding and hedging requirements (if any). Daily cash management. Debt facilities management. Interest rate risk management and development of risk mitigation strategies. Foreign exchange risk management and development of foreign exchange risk mitigation strategies. Manage cashflow forecasts and ensure compliance with banking covenants. Assist with resolution of complex accounting areas & issues. Assist with external audit & ONS submissions Assist with balance sheet reconciliations process Preparing management reports. Liaising with senior management across the Finance team. Supporting the month end process where necessary. Proactively drive necessary process and reporting improvements across the Finance department which automate and add value and identify advantageous market conditions or possibilities. Identify process weaknesses or errors and highlight these to senior management together with proposed solutions. Contribute ideas to the long-term planning and strategy of the Finance department. Team management. Conduct performance management, including annual and interim appraisals. You'll be someone with the following credentials: Qualified Accountant - CIMA, ACA or ACCA - PQE or equivalent. Confident in researching and implementing complex accounting standards. Understanding and experience of treasury accounting including FX, liquidity, cashflow and various financial instruments. Sound understanding of accounting principles. Strong understanding of financial markets, financial instruments and debt instruments. Knowledge of banking relationships and covenants. 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.
