Senior Audit Manager – Not For Profit

TPF Recruitment

Senior Audit Manager at TPF Recruitment specializing in not-for-profit audit engagements. Leading teams and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS standards.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £80,000 - £85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Hybrid working and flexible working benefits
Excellent company benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

Audit Engagement ManagementRisk AssessmentInternal Control EvaluationFinancial Statement PreparationAudit Report ReviewAudit Procedure DesignCompliance with Funding RegulationsPerformance ManagementTeam DevelopmentService Improvement Identification

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsCoaching SkillsRelationship Building

Certifications

ACAACCA