Audit Manager – Charities & Non-profit

Overview

In this role you will lead audits for charities and not-for-profit organisations, manage a portfolio and develop teams within PEM’s specialist practice. You will build trusted relationships with charity leaders and trustees, guiding engagements from planning to Partner review and providing value-added advice. The position combines technical excellence with people leadership in a well-established firm that prioritises people and community impact. This is an opportunity to shape the growth of a dedicated sector practice while advancing your leadership career.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Contributory pension scheme
• Eligible to participate for the firm’s bonus scheme
• Private Medical Insurance through AXA for employee and dependants
• 4x salary death in service benefit
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of charity and not-for-profit clients
• Build relationships with finance leaders, executives and trustees
• Lead audits from planning through to completion and Partner review
• Review financial statements ensuring high quality standards
• Provide practical, value-added advice on sector-specific challenges
• Coach and develop audit team members
• Support business development, tenders and client growth opportunities
• Contribute to the ongoing growth of PEM’s charity and not-for-profit practice

Key requirements

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
• Significant audit experience within a professional services environment
• Strong experience working with charities and not-for-profit organisations
• Sound knowledge of UK GAAP and the Charities SORP
• Experience managing client portfolios and leading teams
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, collaborative approach to client service

• relationship-building
• communication
• leadership
• UK GAAP
• Charities SORP
• audit engagements

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