NfP Manager - Audit

Not-for-Profit Audit Manager | Large independent Elite firm | Cambridge

Are you a skilled audit professional looking to take ownership of a high-impact portfolio within the charity and non-profit sector? Do you want to lead specialised engagements for over 250 organisations, working directly alongside Partners to deliver vital advisory and compliance services? If you are a strategic thinker and proactive problem solver who excels at managing client relationships and mentoring junior talent, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career within a highly respected regional practice.

This 8 Partner Firm is a premier independent accounting and business advisory practice based in Cambridge. Renowned for its dedicated sector expertise, the firm supports a diverse client base ranging from local grassroots charities to large corporate entities. Operating with a supportive and collaborative culture, the firm empowers its professionals with direct partner access, clear routes for progression, and a modern approach to client delivery, making it one of the most desirable practices to work for in East Anglia.

• Manage a diverse portfolio of charity and non-profit clients with turnovers ranging from £1 million up to £20 million, overseeing assignments from planning through to completion for partner approval.
• Act as a key point of contact for charity senior managers and trustees, providing specialist business advisory services and meeting audit challenges head‑on.
• Oversee financial performance metrics for your portfolio, including job costs, billing, and managing work‑in‑progress (WIP).
• Support the firm’s strategic and commercial growth by identifying new business opportunities and assisting with the formal tender process.
• Lead and inspire your audit team, delivering on‑the‑job training, guiding junior staff through complex technical assignments, and supporting the formal performance appraisal process.

• Hold a relevant professional qualification (ACA or ACCA) with extensive post‑qualification experience specifically focused on charity and not‑for‑profit audits under the Charities SORP.
• Demonstrate proven experience managing a portfolio of audit clients, leading engagements from planning through to finalisation and signing off for partner review.
• Possess strong technical expertise in reviewing statutory accounts for registered charities, community benefit societies, CICs, and CIOs.
• Exhibit natural leadership capabilities with a track record of coaching, developing, and motivating junior audit trainees on‑site.

• Annual leave package
• Professional pension scheme
• Hybrid working model
• Continuous professional development training
• Discretionary performance bonus