Job Title
Audit Director - Charities & NFP
Location
London - Central
Salary
£100,000 - £125,000
Are you an experienced audit professional with a passion for supporting the charitable sector? Join an established and growing firm in an influential role where you will lead and shape a portfolio of Academies, Charities, and Not-for-Profit clients. As an Assurance Director, you will combine your technical expertise and strategic vision to deliver exceptional services, develop high-performing teams, and drive success within a purpose-driven environment.
What you will be doing as an Audit Director in this sector:
*Take ownership of the Academies and Charities/NFP client portfolio, ensuring audit engagements meet the highest standards of quality, timeliness, and budget compliance.
*Contribute to the growth of the service line, identifying new opportunities and fostering client relationships to expand the portfolio.
*Oversee all stages of complex audits, including planning, risk assessment, execution, and reporting.
*Manage high-risk areas of audit engagements, designing and executing procedures to ensure compliance and technical quality.
*Ensure audits are delivered in line with UK GAAP, IFRS, and other relevant accounting standards.
*Mentor and coach audit managers and junior staff, providing guidance, constructive feedback, and opportunities for professional growth.
*Manage engagement budgets, ensuring profitability and adherence to timelines.
*Continuously improve audit methodologies, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
What you’ll need to succeed
*Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA).
*Ideally, you will already have you RI status
*Proven expertise in leading complex charity and Academies audits.
*In-depth knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and charity-specific accounting frameworks.
*Exceptional leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills, with a focus on team development.
*Strong client relationship management, negotiation, and communication skills.
*Strategic mindset with the ability to drive change and deliver results.
*Proficiency in audit software, particularly Caseware, and experience leveraging data analytics in audits.
Why join this firm?
*Pension scheme
*Group life assurance
*Interest-free travel season ticket loan
*Health insurance
*Quarterly functions and events
*Access to an employee benefits portal, with cashback and vouchers for everyday purchases
*Employee Assistance Programme
*Employee Referral Bonus
What next?
The client is keen to start interviewing in the very near future, so if you are interested, please send over your updated CV to
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