NFP Audit Manager

Ambition Europe Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance cover

Flexible benefits and family-friendly策

Job summary

Ambition Europe Limited partners with a well-established, partner-led firm in London to recruit an experienced Audit Manager for a growing not-for-profit division. You will manage a diverse portfolio of charity clients and lead audits from planning to completion.

You will mentor seniors, contribute to business development, and provide practical guidance on sector-specific accounting and governance issues within a supportive, values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with strong exam record
• Experience auditing charities or not-for-profit organisations, including Charities SORP
• Genuine interest in the not-for-profit sector and awareness of current issues

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse portfolio of charity and not-for-profit clients
• Leading audit engagements from planning through completion
• Mentoring audit seniors and trainees
• Contributing to business development and tendering for new work
• Keeping up to date with regulatory changes in charity accounting and governance

Skills

Audit experience

Charities sector knowledge

Client management

Not-for-profit sector interest

Education

ACA or ACCA

Tools

CCH Audit Automation

CCH Accounts Production

Job description

For an audit professional with a genuine interest in the not-for-profit sector, this is a rare opportunity to build something meaningful.

Our client is a well-established, partner-led accountancy practice with a substantial and highly regarded Not-for-Profit division, acting for a large portfolio of charities and third sector organisations across a broad range of sub-sectors. They are now looking for an experienced Audit Manager to join their close-knit team, manage a varied client portfolio, and help deliver genuinely impactful work for organisations that are making a difference.

This is a role where sector expertise is valued, career progression is supported, and the people around you know their field exceptionally well.

What you'll be doing

• Managing a diverse portfolio of charity and not-for-profit clients with annual incomes ranging from £250,000 to £15 million, delivering high-quality audit work tailored to each organisation's structure and purpose
• Leading audit engagements from initial planning through to final completion, including risk assessments, internal control evaluations, and client reporting
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, offering practical guidance on technical accounting matters, internal controls, and sector-specific best practice
• Contributing to business development activity, including involvement in tendering for new work and identifying opportunities to deepen relationships with existing clients
• Mentoring and supervising audit seniors and trainees, helping to build a collaborative team culture and supporting colleagues' professional growth
• Keeping up to date with regulatory developments and changes in charity accounting and governance, and sharing relevant insight with clients and the wider team
• Playing an active part in firm-wide initiatives, including training, recruitment, and diversity and inclusion efforts
• Using systems including MS Teams, Excel, Word, CCH Audit Automation, and CCH Accounts Production to manage workflows and deliver quality outputs

What we're looking for

• ACA or ACCA qualified, with a strong exam record and solid experience gained in an audit and accounting practice environment
• Demonstrable experience auditing charities or not-for-profit organisations, including working knowledge of the Charities SORP
• A genuine interest in the not-for-profit sector and awareness of current issues affecting it
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, with the confidence and professionalism to build credibility at all levels
• A commercially aware mindset with a clear understanding of client needs and expectations
• Self-motivated and quality-focused, with a positive, resilient approach to work
• Friendly, approachable, and collaborative in style

Nice to have

• Familiarity with VAT and tax considerations specific to the charities sector

Why join

Our client offers a genuine commitment to flexibility and employee wellbeing. The standard working week is 35 hours, with a hybrid policy allowing up to three days working from home and core hours between 10am and 4pm.

Beyond the day-to-day, the benefits package includes:

• 25 days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance cover
• A range of flexible benefits and family-friendly policies
• Eligibility for the firm's profit-sharing plan, paid in December
• Eligibility for the discretionary annual bonus scheme

You’ll be joining a team that combines deep sector expertise with a genuinely supportive, values-driven culture. Progression here is built around people, not just performance metrics.