Audit - Senior Associate - Nfp

Page Personnel; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

Structured career progression

Professional development and training

Diverse NFP client portfolio

Supportive and inclusive environment

Specialisation within growing sector

Job summary

Page Personnel in Cheltenham is seeking a Senior Associate to join a market-leading Not-for-Profit audit team. You will deliver external audits for charities, academies, schools, and membership bodies, working with partners and managers to ensure high-quality, timely delivery.

The role offers clear progression, hybrid working arrangements, and exposure to a prestigious Not-for-Profit client portfolio across the UK. ACA/ACCA qualified or nearing completion is required.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or nearing completion.
• Experience in external audit within a practice environment.
• Genuine interest in Not-for-Profit sector.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete audit engagements for Not-for-Profit clients, ensuring quality and documentation.
• Review financial statements and records to identify audit matters and provide conclusions.
• Prepare audit working papers and support files with clear conclusions.
• Discuss audit queries with clients and gather information to progress assignments.
• Mentor junior team members and maintain organised engagement files.
• Communicate results and recommendations to partners and managers and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Audit

Not-for-Profit sector

External audit

Team supervision

Client communications

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or nearing completion

Job description

• Join a market-leading NFP audit team with outstanding sector expertise
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing national practice

About Our Client

About Our ClientOur client is a leading national accountancy and advisory firm, providing audit, tax, advisory and consulting services to organisations across the UK and internationally. Through membership of a major global network, the firm combines international reach with strong local expertise, supporting clients across a wide range of sectors.The Not-for-Profit team is recognised as one of the most respected specialist practices in the UK, working with charities, schools, academies, grant makers, membership organisations and other purpose-led entities. The team offers a collaborative culture, genuine career progression and the opportunity to support organisations that deliver meaningful impact across society.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate to join a highly regarded Audit team specialising in the Not-for-Profit sector.Working alongside experienced Partners, Directors and Managers, you will deliver audit engagements for a broad portfolio of charities, academies, schools, membership organisations and other non-profit entities. The role offers exposure to complex and rewarding assignments, leadership responsibility and excellent long-term career development prospects.

• Plan and complete audit assignments, keeping work accurate, clear and well documented.
• Review financial information and supporting records to identify relevant audit matters.
• Prepare audit working papers that provide a clear record of work completed and conclusions reached.
• Discuss audit queries with clients and gather the information needed to progress each assignment.
• Work with colleagues to keep audit plans on track and meet agreed deadlines.
• Highlight issues identified during audit work and support clear reporting to the wider team.
• Maintain organised records throughout each engagement to support consistent audit delivery.

The Successful Applicant

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or nearing completion
• Previous external audit experience gained within practice
• Strong technical audit knowledge and commercial awareness
• Genuine interest in the Not-for-Profit sector
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Committed to delivering an exceptional client experience
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively within a team

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Structured career progression opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Exposure to a diverse and prestigious NFP client portfolio
• Supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunity to specialise within a growing market-leading sector