Audit Manager – Charities & Non-profit

Location:

Cambridge (Hybrid Working)
Salary: 60,000 – 68,000 per year, with eligibility to participate for the firm’s bonus scheme.

Looking for a role where your expertise can make a genuine difference?

At PEM, you’ll be joining one of Cambridge’s most established specialist charity and not-for-profit audit teams, supporting more than 250 organisations that improve lives, strengthen communities and drive positive change across the UK.As an Audit Manager, you’ll lead meaningful audit engagements, build trusted relationships with charity leaders and trustees, develop talented teams and help shape the future of a growing specialist sector practice.

This is an opportunity to combine technical excellence, people leadership and purposeful work within a firm that has been putting people first for over 150 years.

Why PEM?

Founded in Cambridge in 1875, PEM has grown to become one of the region’s leading firms of accountants, tax and business advisers. While much has changed over the years, our commitment to people, relationships and exceptional client service remains at the heart of everything we do.

We’re proud to support a diverse range of organisations, from owner-managed businesses and technology companies to some of the most respected charities and not-for-profit organisations in the UK.When you join PEM, you’ll find:

A collaborative and supportive culture where expertise is shared openlyA specialist team with a strong reputation in the charity and not-for-profit sector

Meaningful opportunities for progression and leadership development

Flexible and hybrid working that supports life outside of work Direct access to Partners and senior decision-makersA firm that genuinely invests in long-term careers

Life at PEM: giving back to our community

Across the firm, our people choose to support local causes through the PEM Charitable Trust. This is a firm-wide initiative, not a duty of this role. Our colleagues nominate and award grants of up to 2,000 to local charities – donating over 95,000 to date and celebrating our 150th grant in 2025.From charity challenges to volunteer days, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved if you wish – championing causes close to your heart and seeing the real-world impact of our collective work.

As Audit Manager within our Charities & Not-for-Profit team, you’ll manage a portfolio of organisations with turnovers typically ranging from 1 million to 20 million.  You’ll act as a trusted adviser to clients while leading high-quality audit engagements, developing team members and contributing to the continued growth of our specialist  this role, you’ll:

Manage a portfolio of charity and not-for-profit clients

Build strong relationships with finance leaders, executives and trustees

Lead audits from planning through to completion and Partner review

Review financial statements and ensure the highest quality standards are met Provide practical, value-added advice to clients navigating sector-specific challenges

Coach, mentor and develop members of the audit team Support business development activities, tenders and client growth opportunities

Contribute to the ongoing success and expansion of PEM’s charity and not-for-profit practice

Why this opportunity is different

This isn’t just another Audit Manager role.

You’ll join a dedicated specialist team advising more than 250 charities and not-for-profit organisations, giving you exposure to a wide variety of clients, challenges and opportunities. Our clients range from large national household names, to Cambridge Colleges, to smaller local organisations at the heart of our local community.

Every client in our portfolio exists to create positive change.

Whether supporting vulnerable people, advancing education, driving research, improving…