Not-for-Profit Audit Manager | Large independent Elite firm | Cambridge
Are you a skilled audit professional looking to take ownership of a high-impact portfolio within the charity and non-profit sector? Do you want to lead specialised engagements for over 250 organisations, working directly alongside Partners to deliver vital advisory and compliance services? If you are a strategic thinker and proactive problem solver who excels at managing client relationships and mentoring junior talent, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career within a highly respected regional practice.
About the Firm
This 8 Partner Firm is a premier independent accounting and business advisory practice based in Cambridge. Renowned for its dedicated sector expertise, the firm supports a diverse client base ranging from local grassroots charities to large corporate entities. Operating with a supportive and collaborative culture, the firm empowers its professionals with direct partner access, clear routes for progression, and a modern approach to client delivery, making it one of the most desirable practices to work for in East Anglia.
As a Not-for-Profit Audit Manager you will:
* Manage a diverse portfolio of charity and non-profit clients with turnovers ranging from £1 million up to £20 million, overseeing assignments from planning through to completion for partner approval.
* Act as a key point of contact for charity senior managers and trustees, providing specialist business advisory services and meeting audit challenges head-on.
* Oversee financial performance metrics for your portfolio, including job costs, billing, and managing work-in-progress (WIP).
* Support the firm\'s strategic and commercial growth by identifying new business opportunities and assisting with the formal tender process.
* Lead and inspire your audit team, delivering on-the-job training, guiding junior staff through complex technical assignments, and supporting the formal performance appraisal process.
As the successful candidate you will:
* Hold a relevant professional qualification (ACA or ACCA) with extensive post-qualification experience specifically focused on charity and not-for-profit audits under the Charities SORP.
* Demonstrate proven experience managing a portfolio of audit clients, leading engagements from planning through to finalization and signing off for partner review.
* Possess strong technical expertise in reviewing statutory accounts for registered charities, community benefit societies, CICs, and CIOs.
* Exhibit natural leadership capabilities with a track record of coaching, developing, and motivating junior audit trainees on-site.
What you’ll receive
* Annual leave package
* Professional pension scheme
* Hybrid working model
* Continuous professional development training
* Discretionary performance bonus
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