Location
Cambridge
Industry sector
Accounting, Finance
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
05/06/2026
Closing date
05/07/2026
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.
About the Firm 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.
As a Not-for-Profit Audit Manager you will:
Manage a diverse portfolio of charity and non-profit clients with turnovers ranging from +pound;1 million up to +pound;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 firms 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.
As the successful candidate you will:
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 finalization 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.
What You+rsquo;ll Receive
Annual leave package
Professional pension scheme
Hybrid working model
Continuous professional development training
Discretionary performance bonus
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