Purple Path: Not-for-Profit Audit Graduate

CFA Institute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CFA Institute is launching a trainee audit pathway focused on not-for-profit clients, offering a market‑leading salary and a substantial milestone bonus to support your first steps on the purple path.

You’ll gain exposure to charities, higher education, and social housing clients, with access to AI tools and dedicated sponsor support from day one, accelerating your development as a future leader in the firm.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to contribute to a high‑performance culture.
• Willingness to pursue a professional qualification (ACA/ICAS/CFAB/ACCA/CIMA or DTS).
• Interest in not-for-profit audit and understanding of how organisations operate.

Responsibilities

• Audit and financial reporting for not-for-profit clients to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze financial statements, internal controls, and testing samples from real data sets.
• Apply professional judgement to policies and estimates.
• Study for a relevant professional qualification to support career progression.
• Engage with clients to understand missions and operations.

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital explorer mindset

Adaptability

Strong problem solving

Collaborative communication

Proactive career development

Job description

CFA Institute is launching a trainee audit pathway focused on not-for-profit clients, offering a market‑leading salary and a substantial milestone bonus to support your first steps on the purple path.

You’ll gain exposure to charities, higher education, and social housing clients, with access to AI tools and dedicated sponsor support from day one, accelerating your development as a future leader in the firm.