Audit Senior - NFP (Charities & Education)

Rickard Luckin; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi hours built around core times

Enhanced parental leave

Group pension scheme

BUPA health insurance

Gym discounts

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Volunteering days

Bike to Work scheme

Volunteer days

Bike to Work

Job summary

A leading audit and advisory firm in Chelmsford is seeking an Audit Senior specializing in the Not for Profit sector. The role requires ACA or ACCA qualification, experience in leading audits, and strong communication skills. You'll manage audits for charities and education providers, offering a varied and rewarding work environment. The firm supports professional growth and values a collaborative culture, providing benefits like flexible hours and health insurance. Join a team committed to community impact and personal development.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of FRS102 and ISAs.
• An interest or exposure to Not for Profit, charities, or education.
• Confident communicator who enjoys client interaction.
• Interest in Not for Profit, charities or education
• Commercially aware with a proactive, solutions focused mindset
• Confident communicator who enjoys client interaction
• A team player who supports and develops others

Responsibilities

• Planning, executing, and completing audits across a Not for Profit portfolio.
• Leading on-site teams and supporting junior team members.
• Managing budgets and timelines to deliver high-quality work.
• Building strong, trusted relationships with clients.
• Reviewing files ahead of manager or director review
• Building strong, trusted relationships with clients
• Working closely with other teams to deliver a joined up service

Skills

ACA or ACCA qualification

Experience leading audits

Knowledge of FRS102 and ISAs

Commercial awareness

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Audit Senior – Not for Profit (Charities & Education)

Offices in Chelmsford, Basildon & Leigh-on-Sea | Full-time

Are you ACA or ACCA qualified, or close to qualifying and looking to specialise in a sector where no two clients are the same?

From charities making a real difference in local communities to education providers shaping future generations, the Not for Profit world offers something genuinely different. Less routine, more variety and work that goes beyond the numbers.

At Rickard Luckin we take a professional, passionate and personal approach. Not just with our clients, but with our people too.

We are proudly independent, owned and led by people who are part of the same communities as our clients and colleagues. That independence gives us the freedom to invest in our people, build meaningful client relationships and create careers that develop in the right direction for you.

With continued growth in our Not for Profit client base now is a brilliant time to join a team working with organisations that are often quirky, purpose driven and always interesting.

About The Role

This role is ideal for someone with a solid grounding in audit who is ready to take ownership of assignments and develop real expertise in the Not for Profit sector.

You will work with a varied portfolio including charities, academies and education groups, gaining exposure to a sector that is both technically interesting and highly rewarding.

Your role will include

• Planning, executing and completing audits across a Not for Profit portfolio
• Leading on site teams and supporting junior team members
• Managing budgets and timelines to deliver high quality work
• Taking ownership of more complex or higher risk audit areas
• Reviewing files ahead of manager or director review
• Building strong, trusted relationships with clients
• Working closely with other teams to deliver a joined up service

You will also have the opportunity to get involved in

• Academy trust audits and sector specific reporting
• Advisory work and governance related projects
• Clients undergoing growth, change or funding developments

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified or close to qualification
• Experience leading audits from planning to completion
• Strong knowledge of FRS102 and ISAs
• An interest in or exposure to Not for Profit, charities or education
• Commercially aware with a proactive, solutions focused mindset
• Confident communicator who enjoys client interaction
• A team player who supports and develops others

Why Join Rickard Luckin

• Flexi hours built around core times
• Enhanced parental leave
• Group pension scheme
• Group death in service
• BUPA health insurance for all team members
• AXA medical insurance including Doctor@Hand
• Gym discounts with Hussle and Nuffield Health
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Two volunteering days each year
• Bike to Work scheme
• Most importantly, a genuinely supportive environment where you will feel valued, with a culture built on being professional, passionate and personal.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are looking to build your audit career in a sector that offers real variety and purpose we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation with Daryl Hughes, Talent Acquisition Lead.

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We are all about building relationships, but we have this one covered. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted unless briefed by our Talent Acquisition team. If we need support we will be in touch.