Senior Audit Manager - Not For Profit
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- £80,000 - £90,000 per annum, inc benefits, negotiable
Job Description:
Senior Audit Manager
Not For Profit
Hybrid - Central London
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Audit Manager to join our clients specialised audit team, focusing on the Not For Profit sector.
This role is critical in safeguarding the financial integrity, compliance, and operational effectiveness of mission-driven entities that support vulnerable communities. As a Senior Audit Manager, you will lead complex, high-impact audit engagements across diverse social housing providers, delivering robust assurance services that reinforce governance, accountability, and public trust.
You will play a strategic leadership role in guiding audit teams, shaping audit methodologies, and advising clients on risk management, regulatory compliance, and financial sustainability. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive positive social impact while working with organizations at the forefront of housing stability and community development.
Responsibilities:
*Lead full-cycle audit engagements for social housing providers, including planning, execution, reporting and client follow-up.
*Manage and mentor a team of audit professionals, promoting professional growth and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality work.
*Evaluate internal controls, financial reporting systems, and compliance with key regulations such as the Housing Act, SFA, NHS funding rules, and Local Authority requirements.
*Identify, assess, and report on material risks related to governance, financial viability and grant funding compliance.
*Prepare, review, and maintain accurate audit documentation, working papers and management letters.
*Partner with clients to enhance financial transparency, strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiency.
*Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and board members on audit outcomes, regulatory updates and strategic risk considerations.
*Support business development through proposal drafting, client presentations and relationship management.
*Stay current with evolving accounting standards (IFRS, UK GAAP), audit frameworks and sector-specific regulatory changes.
*Ensure all engagements are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest professional standards.
Requirements
*Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification required.
*Progressive audit experience, including at least 5 years in a senior or management capacity.
*Proven track record auditing social housing organisations, including Registered Providers (RPs), housing associations and other Not For Profit entities.
*Deep knowledge of public sector accounting, grant funding compliance and regulatory oversight (e.g., Regulator of Social Housing, Local Authority reporting frameworks).
*Strong grasp of financial reporting standards, internal control frameworks and risk assessment techniques.
*Exceptional leadership, communication, and client management abilities with a proven ability to influence stakeholders.
*Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines and maintain quality under pressure.
*Proficiency in audit tools such as CaseWare, TeamMate and Microsoft Office Suite.
*Willingness to travel across the UK to support client engagements as needed.
*Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying ahead of industry and regulatory trends.
Benefits
*Competitive salary of £80,000–£90,000
*Hybrid working and flexible working benefits
*Excellent company benefits package
*Please contact Andy Irvine on
*
*Andrew Irvine | LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.
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We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we’d love to speak to them.
For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you up to £500 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).
Not For Profit
Hybrid - Central London
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Audit Manager to join our clients specialised audit team, focusing on the Not For Profit sector.
This role is critical in safeguarding the financial integrity, compliance, and operational effectiveness of mission-driven entities that support vulnerable communities. As a Senior Audit Manager, you will lead complex, high-impact audit engagements across diverse social housing providers, delivering robust assurance services that reinforce governance, accountability, and public trust.
You will play a strategic leadership role in guiding audit teams, shaping audit methodologies, and advising clients on risk management, regulatory compliance, and financial sustainability. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive positive social impact while working with organizations at the forefront of housing stability and community development.
Responsibilities:
*Lead full-cycle audit engagements for social housing providers, including planning, execution, reporting and client follow-up.
*Manage and mentor a team of audit professionals, promoting professional growth and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality work.
*Evaluate internal controls, financial reporting systems, and compliance with key regulations such as the Housing Act, SFA, NHS funding rules, and Local Authority requirements.
*Identify, assess, and report on material risks related to governance, financial viability and grant funding compliance.
*Prepare, review, and maintain accurate audit documentation, working papers and management letters.
*Partner with clients to enhance financial transparency, strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiency.
*Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and board members on audit outcomes, regulatory updates and strategic risk considerations.
*Support business development through proposal drafting, client presentations and relationship management.
*Stay current with evolving accounting standards (IFRS, UK GAAP), audit frameworks and sector-specific regulatory changes.
*Ensure all engagements are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest professional standards.
Requirements
*Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification required.
*Progressive audit experience, including at least 5 years in a senior or management capacity.
*Proven track record auditing social housing organisations, including Registered Providers (RPs), housing associations and other Not For Profit entities.
*Deep knowledge of public sector accounting, grant funding compliance and regulatory oversight (e.g., Regulator of Social Housing, Local Authority reporting frameworks).
*Strong grasp of financial reporting standards, internal control frameworks and risk assessment techniques.
*Exceptional leadership, communication, and client management abilities with a proven ability to influence stakeholders.
*Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines and maintain quality under pressure.
*Proficiency in audit tools such as CaseWare, TeamMate and Microsoft Office Suite.
*Willingness to travel across the UK to support client engagements as needed.
*Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying ahead of industry and regulatory trends.
Benefits
*Competitive salary of £80,000–£90,000
*Hybrid working and flexible working benefits
*Excellent company benefits package
*Please contact Andy Irvine on
*
*Andrew Irvine | LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.
Refer a friend...
We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we’d love to speak to them.
For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you up to £500 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).
Job number 3564024
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