Audit Assistant Manager - NFP Charities

ACCA Careers; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Private medical cover

Pension matching

Enhanced parental leave

Agile working

Volunteering days

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Menzies LLP is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager for the Not For Profit - Charities team in Manchester. You will manage diverse charity clients, lead audits, and develop junior staff while maintaining strong client relationships.

Ideal candidates hold ACA/ACCA/CA qualifications with external audit experience and exposure to Charities SORP. The role emphasises leadership, technical excellence, and delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Proven external audit experience in an accountancy practice.
• Strong communication skills and commercial awareness are essential.
• Experience within not-for-profit/charities sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments from planning to completion for diverse clients.
• Manage your own portfolio and develop junior team members.
• Coach and review work, ensuring high-quality client service and timely delivery.

Skills

Audit experience

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Teamwork

Education

ACCA/ACA/CA qualification

Charities SORP knowledge

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Menzies is an equal opportunities employer which means that we recruit, employ, train, pay, and promote regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We are building a first-class team and, to do so, we know that we need a diverse mix of talented people doing their best work.

If you’re ready to make an impact, lead with purpose, and work in a place where your voice truly matters, keep reading!

We’re looking for an Audit Assistant Manager to join our high-performing Audit & Assurance Not For Profit - Charities team based in our Manchester office. This is your chance to be part of a professional services firm that values its people as much as its clients. If you’re passionate about working within the NFP-Charities sector then you could fit right in!

Why Menzies?

At Menzies, Our Culture Is Our Cornerstone. We Blend Technical Excellence With Genuine Care For Our People And Clients. With a National Presence And Over 1000 Colleagues In The UK, We’ve Built a Culture Based On Shared Values And Mutual Respect. Here’s Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• People First: Our work-life balance isn’t just talk. From agile working to generous leave, we create space for what matters to you.
• Work with Inspiring Clients: From multinational groups to large corporates across diverse industries, no two days are the same.
• Collaborate Across Borders: Working with our network HLB International to be part of a team that thrives on knowledge-sharing and supporting businesses with global ambitions.
• Innovate with Purpose: We’re always looking for better ways to work—leveraging tech, simplifying complexities, and delivering value.
• Empathy at Our Core: We don’t just serve our clients; we build trusted relationships that stand the test of time.

Why Join Us?

At Menzies, we know that success starts with our people. That’s why we offer:

• Career Development: From learning opportunities to career coaching, we’ll help you achieve your goals.
• Competitive Benefits: Private medical cover, pension matching, and enhanced parental leave, to name a few.
• Flexibility That Works for You: Agile working is embedded in our culture.
• Perks That Go Beyond: From volunteering days to wellbeing initiatives, we care about your whole self.

Key Responsibilities

Join our growing NFP- Charities Audit team in Manchester as an Audit Assistant Manager, an ideal opportunity for an experienced Audit Senior ready to take the next step into management or an established Assistant Manager looking to further develop their career. You will manage your own portfolio of diverse clients, with a particular focus on the Charities & Not-for-Profit sector, you'll remain hands-on in delivering complex areas of audit while taking increasing responsibility for planning and leading assignments, reviewing work, coaching and developing junior team members, and building strong client relationships. Supported by experienced Managers and Partners, you’ll develop the leadership, commercial and people management skills needed to progress your career, while continuing to provide an exceptional service to clients across the sector.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

We’re looking for a qualified ACA, ACCA or CA accountant with experience in external audit gained within an accountancy practice. Ideally, you’ll have exposure to the Charities & Not-for-Profit sector, including auditing charities and preparing financial statements in accordance with the Charities SORP, we would also welcome applications from strong corporate audit professionals who are keen to develop their expertise in this specialist area.

You will have experience leading audit assignments from planning through to completion in accordance with International Standards on Auditing, preparing financial statements under UK GAAP (and IFRS where applicable), and building strong relationships with clients and colleagues. We're looking for someone who is confident managing their own workload, reviewing the work of junior team members, identifying audit risks, and delivering a high-quality client service. Strong communication skills, commercial awareness, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, are essential.

Benefits

At Menzies, we know that success starts with our people. That’s why we offer:

• Career Development: From learning opportunities to career coaching, we’ll help you achieve your goals.
• Competitive Benefits: Private medical cover, pension matching, and enhanced parental leave, to name a few.
• Flexibility That Works for You: Agile working is embedded in our culture.
• Perks That Go Beyond: From volunteering days to wellbeing initiatives, we care about your whole self.

To find out more about our benefits please read here

About Menzies LLP

Menzies is a proudly independent UK business advisory and accountancy practice with true national coverage and international connections. As a full-service firm with strong sector specialisms, we have a proven track record supporting both businesses, not-for-profits and individuals to successfully reach their financial goals.

We’re proud to be a Certified B Corp™. and part of a global community of over 10,000 businesses recognised for meeting high standards of social and environmental responsibility, accountability, and governance.

This certification reflects the way we already do business, putting people and relationships first, supporting our communities, investing in our teams, and helping clients build sustainable, future-focused organisations.

We continue to take a relationship-led approach to our client relationships. We use our Brighter Thinking methodology to empower clients with greater confidence and certainty in the face of increasing complexity.

Founded in 1912, Menzies is headquartered in London with coverage nationally in England & Wales and has 1100+ employees and a turnover of £110m. Our clients are mid-size and large privately held corporates, non‑profits, and individuals, across the UK and internationally via major market country‑desks, and in 157 countries globally through Menzies membership of HLB, the global advisory and accounting network.