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Senior Audit Manager – Marine & Marine Manufacturing (MM1) at BDO
About BDO
We’re BDO—an accountancy and business advisory firm helping entrepreneurial organisations thrive in today’s fast-changing world. We specialise in supporting ambitious, growth-focused UK businesses that drive the economy, providing tailored advice to owners and leadership teams.
Our Audit teams are nationally critical. With deep sectoral, commercial, and geographic expertise, our auditors deliver high-quality, trustworthy audits—backed by a public interest mandate. You’ll work on meaningful projects supporting companies you can believe in, while building a fulfilling career in Audit.
Join a collaborative, diverse team that values excellent work and professional growth. Whether completing your qualifications, upskilling, or pursuing new challenges, we’ll help you realise your potential and shape your future.
The Opportunity
Core Responsibilities
As Senior Audit Manager focused on Marine & Marine Manufacturing (MM1), you’ll demonstrate accountability, strategic thinking, and leadership in auditing portfolio companies. Your key responsibilities include:
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Portfolio Management:
- Oversee financial statements, internal controls, and audit engagements for your assigned entities.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and other regulatory standards for Marine & Manufacturing industries.
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Engagement Efficiency:
- Deliver high-quality audits on time and within budget, while identifying opportunities for additional billing.
- Assemble and manage task forces with the right skill mix to meet objectives.
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Risk & Quality Assurance:
- Adhere to BDO’s risk management and quality control protocols at all times.
- Continuously review and enhance audit methodologies and controls tailored to clients’ unique needs.
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Leadership & Collaboration:
- Work closely with Audit Directors and Partners to develop and execute corporate strategies, including M&A, restructuring, or new business growth initiatives.
- Lead resource allocation, merit rate meetings and team optimisation for operational efficiency.
- Support internal policy updates, training, and best practices for consistency across the Audit division.
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Client & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Maintain strong client relationships by communicating complex audit findings clearly to board members, senior management, and regulators.
- Represent BDO at strategy sessions, investor meetings, and regulatory discussions.
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Business Networking & Development:
- Actively engage with industry associations, Marine sector contacts, and industry events to expand BDO’s visibility.
Characteristics of someone in this role
You’ll thrive in this environment by:
- Striking the right balance: Managing tasks independently (self-starter) while collaborating (Teamwork) effectively with colleagues at all levels.
- Balancing transparency with complexity: Translating audit findings into practical value for all stakeholders.
- Proving your impact: Delivering accurate reporting as a competitive edge for clients long-term.
What we expect from you
To succeed as Senior Audit Manager – MM1, you should bring:
Experience:
- Proven success in senior audit management, ideally within Manufacturing, Industrial, or Marine sectors.
- Experience in preparing financial statements, internal controls reviews, and counterpart inspections for GO minima/s/Show veya pass/besichtigung radiotherapy services, where relevant.
Qualifications:
- Chartered Accountant or participant in analogous qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or ICAEW.
- Experience of ISO-certified small to large manufacturing oddשותes, including energy sector operations.
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data integrity.
- High p\mathcal{S},eting skills to clearly communicate findings to boards and regulators.
- Commercial awareness, understanding how audit insights drive business success.
- Ability to anticipate risk, propose improvements, and drive operational excellence.
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BDO People Standards:
BDO is committed to accountability, integrity, innovation and caring. We expect:
- Experience writing rigorously objective risk and compliance reports.
- High attention to detail to ensure audit accuracy.
- Professional curiosity to continuously learn and adapt.
- Adaptability to changing regulations and industry norms in Marine/Marine Manufacturing sectors.
Why join BDO?
Flexible working & well-being
- Agile working: Choose environments and hours that fit you, your team, and tasks. Our framework helps connect you to colleagues and resources when you need to.
- Support at every stage: From mentoring to success coaching, we’ll help you navigate challenges—professionally and personally.
Team support & autonomy
- Work alongside experienced professionals while receiving guidance tailored to your needs.
- Stakeholders trust you to make critical decisions—and you’ll receive training to do so effectively.
Career growth & learning
- Access clear, structured career frameworks with funding and opportunities to upskill, certify, or specialise.
- Multidisciplinary programmes and events to expand expertise and network widely.
Collaboration & connection
- Auditors in first-class collaboration spaces, fostering sharing and insight exchange.
- Database in-house tool or pint available to guide and mentor you, speeding your up growth and solving problems together.
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