Charities Manager​/Assistant Manager

Role

To manage a portfolio of clients, predominantly in the charity and not for profit sector, whilst reporting to the Head of Charities. The role will entail approximately 70%/30% split between charities/not for profit organisations and commercial organisations.

We have a dedicated charities team, who specialise in supporting charities and not for profit organisations across the country, providing a full range of services including but not limited to accounting, independent examinations, auditing, tax, VAT advice, preparation of management accounts, in‑house finance team secondments and support, bespoke training, together with digital and online accounting packages support.

You will have the opportunity to develop your own responsibilities within the team.

• Reviewing accounts and independent examinations prepared by junior members of staff, preparing and completing the file to a high standard ready for partner review
• Assisting junior members of staff in the preparation of charity accounts under the Statement of Recommended Practice and performing independent examinations
• Working closely with the Head of Charities on ad hoc projects and specialist advice
• Dealing with specialist charity accounting/taxation/VAT queries as they arise
• Managing workflow to ensure deadlines and client expectations are met
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and established clients
• Assisting junior members of staff preparing limited company accounts
• Reviewing limited company accounts prepared by junior members of staff and passing high quality completed files directly to partner for review
• Preparation of corporation tax/personal tax returns following completion of accounts
• Coaching and developing our trainees into becoming accomplished professionals in the not‑for‑profit sector

A passion for working with the charity sector

• Accounting experience in the charity sector
• Experience in managing a broad portfolio of clients
• Experience in coaching or leading others
• The ability to establish professional rapport with colleagues and clients
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• 25 days holiday, which increases with your duration of service plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• A contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Free on‑site parking
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• A mentoring scheme open to all staff to help individuals achieve their goals

We welcome applicants who would like the flexibility in their working arrangements, including working from home or part‑time working, which may help to accommodate parent or carer responsibilities, further studies and activities outside of work.