Senior Audit Manager Not For Profit, Hybrid, London

Senior Audit Manager

Not For Profit

Hybrid - Central London

We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Audit Manager to join our clients Not-for-Profit Audit team specialising in the audit of not-for-profit organisations charities academies and public sector entities. This role is pivotal in ensuring the financial integrity compliance and transparency of our clients operations.

As a Senior Audit Manager you will lead complex audit engagements from planning through to reporting ensuring adherence to UK GAAP IFRS and relevant regulatory standards. You will play a key role in mentoring and developing high-performing audit teams fostering a culture of excellence accountability and continuous improvement. With a strong background in audit particularly within the not-for-profit and education sectors you will bring strategic insight technical expertise and strong client relationship skills to drive audit quality and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end audit engagements for not-for-profit organisations charities and academies ensuring compliance with UK GAAP IFRS and regulatory requirements.
  
• Manage and mentor a team of auditors and senior staff providing guidance performance feedback and professional development opportunities.
  
• Develop and implement audit strategies tailored to the unique financial and operational structures of not-for-profit entities.
  
• Conduct risk assessments evaluate internal controls and design appropriate audit procedures to ensure high-quality audit evidence.
  
• Prepare and review financial statements audit reports and management letters ensuring clarity accuracy and compliance.
  
• Act as a key point of contact for clients building strong relationships and proactively addressing concerns or issues.
  
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify service improvements operational efficiencies and new business development opportunities.
  
• Stay current with changes in accounting standards legislation and industry best practices particularly in the not-for-profit and education sectors.
  
• Contribute to firm-wide initiatives including quality control reviews technical training and policy development.
  

Requirements

• Professional audit experience with significant exposure to not-for-profit organisations charities and academies.
  
• Proven track record in managing complex audit engagements and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
  
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP IFRS and relevant audit standards (ISA).
  
• Demonstrated people management and leadership skills with experience in coaching performance management and team development.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and non-financial audiences.
  
• Professional qualifications such as ACA ACCA or equivalent with active membership and continuing professional development.
  
• Experience working with public sector bodies grant-funded projects and compliance with funding regulations (e.g. DfE Charity Commission).
  
• High level of integrity attention to detail and commitment to audit quality and ethical standards.
  
• Willingness to travel as required with flexibility to manage multiple engagements across regions.
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary of
  
• Hybrid working and flexible working benefits
  
• Excellent company benefits package
  
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Required Skills:

ACA or equivalent professional qualification required. Progressive audit experience. Not for profit Academies Charities. SORP

Required Education:

You will be ACA or ACCA qualified.

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 80000 - 85000