Charities & NFP Audit Assistant Manager / Manager

Location: Horsham, Sussex
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Work Pattern: Hybrid

Are you an Audit Assistant Manager or Manager with experience in the charities and not for profit sector, or looking to specialise in this area?

Do you want a role where you can take real ownership of a portfolio while working with organisations that genuinely make a difference?

Would you like to be part of a firm that combines technical excellence with a strong sense of purpose and community impact?

If you are looking for a role with progression, sector specialism and meaningful client work, this could be a great move.

What's great about this Audit role?

• Clear opportunity to specialise within the charities and not for profit sector
• Ownership of a dedicated client portfolio with strong client interaction
• Varied and meaningful client base including charities, academies and NFP organisations
• Strong balance of technical delivery, client relationship management and team leadership
• Genuine progression opportunities within a growing and well-respected audit team
• Hybrid working, typically 3 days in the office and 2 from home
• Supportive, collaborative culture with a strong focus on giving back to the community

This is a well-established and award-winning professional services firm with a strong presence across London, Kent and Sussex. They are known for combining high-quality technical work with a genuinely people-focused culture and a commitment to making a positive impact.

Their charities and not for profit team plays a key role in supporting organisations that contribute to society, offering both technical expertise and trusted advisory support.

Your role as Audit Assistant Manager / Manager

• Manage a portfolio of charity and not for profit audit clients
• Plan, prioritise and oversee audit assignments from start to completion
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, building strong and lasting relationships
• Lead audit teams on assignments, setting objectives and ensuring deadlines are met
• Review work, ensuring quality, accuracy and compliance with standards
• Manage budgets, workflow and fee recovery across your portfolio
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and add value to clients
• Mentor and develop junior team members through coaching and feedback
• Support cross-selling opportunities and collaboration across service lines
• Contribute to business development through networking, referrals and sector involvement

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Experience within audit, ideally with exposure to charities or not for profit clients
• Experience managing or supporting a client portfolio
• Confidence leading audits and managing client relationships
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments
• A genuine interest in the charities and not for profit sector
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach

The package

• Competitive salary and contributory pension
• 25.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave
• Hybrid and flexible working policies
• Private medical insurance, health cash plan and wellbeing support
• Life assurance and income protection
• Clear progression routes and ongoing internal and external training
• Monthly recognition awards aligned to firm values
• Additional volunteering day and opportunities to support charitable initiatives
• A genuinely inclusive and supportive working environment

If you are looking to build a long-term career within audit, develop a sector specialism and work with organisations that make a real difference, I'd be happy to talk you through this in more detail. Get in touch with Danielle Daymond @ Pro Finance on 07947 767660 for a confidential chat.

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