Audit Partner - Charities/Higher Education

Pro Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro‑Recruitment Group is recruiting on behalf of a prestigious Big 4 firm for an experienced Audit Partner to lead an established Charities or Higher Education team and portfolio in the UK.

You will sign audit opinions, advise Boards and Trustees, and mentor a high-performing team while driving growth across not-for-profit and corporate sectors. A highly competitive remuneration package awaits a senior leader with RI status.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIPFA/ICAS with RI status.
• Experience signing audit opinions in charities or higher education.
• Operating at Partner, Director, or equivalent level.
• Strong technical audit expertise and portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Sign audit opinions (RI) for charity/higher education clients.
• Lead a significant portfolio and act as adviser to Boards and executive teams.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing audit team.
• Drive growth and cross-sell services across not-for-profit and related markets.
• Champion audit quality and client service across the portfolio.

Skills

RI status & audit opinions

Leadership at Partner level

Client relationship development

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIPFA/ICAS with RI status

Job description

A Big 4 firm is looking to appoint an experienced Audit Partner to join its well-established Charities or Higher Education team.

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the most respected sector teams in the market, inheriting a substantial and well-established portfolio from day one. The firm has a longstanding reputation within the sector, works with a high-quality client base, and continues to see strong demand for its services.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for an existing portfolio while helping to further strengthen the firm's presence across the charities, education and wider not-for-profit and corporate markets. Supported by a highly successful partnership group and a market-leading platform, this role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact.

The Role

• RI for signing audit opinions
• Lead a significant portfolio of charity or higher education clients
• Act as a trusted adviser to Boards, Trustees and Executive leadership teams
• Champion audit quality and client service across the portfolio
• Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing team
• Contribute to the strategic growth of the practice

About You

• ACA, ACCA, CIPFA or ICAS qualified, with RI status and experience signing audit opinions within the charity or higher education sectors
• Operating at Partner, Director or Partner-designate level
• Strong technical audit expertise and experience managing significant client portfolios
• Proven track record of developing client relationships and generating revenue
• Commercially minded with a collaborative leadership style
• Motivated by the opportunity to join a market-leading firm with an established portfolio and highly competitive remuneration package