Audit Assistant Manager Not-for-Profit

Job Title

Audit Assistant Manager Not-for-Profit

Location

London

Salary

£58,000 - £64,000

Our client, a Top 15 accountancy firm, is looking to appoint an Audit Assistant Manager to join their specialist Non-Profit team in London.

You'll be joining a collaborative and highly respected team, working closely with Partners and Directors to deliver audit, accounting, and advisory services to a broad portfolio of non-profit clients including charities, education providers, and membership organisations.

This role offers a strong balance of client-facing responsibility, team leadership, and technical exposure, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced Audit Senior or Supervisor looking to take the next step into management.

What you will be doing as an Audit Assistant Manager - Not-for-Profit

• Managing a portfolio of non-profit clients including charities, schools, academies, and other organisations
• Leading audits from planning through to completion, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met
• Reviewing audit files, statutory accounts, and team output to a high technical standard
• Supervising, coaching, and developing junior team members and seniors
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, building strong and long-lasting relationships
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts under FRS102 and IFRS
• Drafting audit findings, recommendations, and client reports for senior stakeholders
• Supporting Partners and Directors with client delivery, business development, and proposals
• Assisting with ad hoc advisory projects including benchmarking, management reporting, and sector-specific assignments
• Attending client meetings, sector events, and contributing to wider team initiatives

What you will need to succeed as an Audit Assistant Manager - Not-for-Profit

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong audit experience within practice, including managing audits and supervising teams
• Experience working with non-profit organisations such as charities, education, or similar sectors
• Technically strong across key accounting and audit frameworks
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders including Trustees and Governors
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments
• Proactive and commercially aware mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Experience using systems such as CCH, Xero, QuickBooks, or similar is advantageous but not essential

Why join this firm?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working model
• Strong focus on work-life balance
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Exposure to a high-quality and varied client base
• A people-focused culture with genuine career progression opportunities
• Support towards further qualifications (e.g. CTA or STEP)

What next?

The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply ASAP!

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