Senior Audit Manager - Charities and Academies

Responsibilities:

• Lead full -cycle audit engagements for charities and academies, 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.
  

• ACA, ACCA, or QBE.
  
• Progressive audit experience, including at least 5 years in a senior or management capacity.
  
• Proven track record auditing membership bodies, dynamic social enterprises, international NGOs, Arts & Culture charities, academies, care homes, religious orders.