The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded accounting professional to take responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients, with a particular focus on charities and not-for-profit organisations.

The successful candidate will play an important role in managing audit and accounts assignments, developing client relationships and supporting the wider team. Previous experience working with charities is essential, alongside a strong background in audit and accounts within an accountancy practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of audit and accounts clients, including charities and not-for-profit organisations.
• Lead and oversee audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Manage the preparation and review of statutory accounts and financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, auditing regulations and charity-specific reporting requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a key point of contact.
• Provide technical guidance and practical financial advice to clients.
• Review work completed by junior members of the team, providing coaching and support where required.
• Manage workloads, deadlines and budgets to ensure assignments are delivered efficiently.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance the service provided to clients.
• Work closely with partners and colleagues to support the continued development of the practice.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in an Audit & Accounts Manager or Senior Audit & Accounts position within an accountancy practice.
• Strong experience managing audit and accounts assignments.
• Previous experience working with charities and not-for-profit organisations (essential).
• A good understanding of charity accounting, SORP and relevant regulatory requirements.
• ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Excellent technical accounting and auditing knowledge.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence in managing client relationships and supporting junior colleagues.