**Exciting Opportunity: Assistant Manager – Audit (Charities Division)**
**About the Role**
Pro Talent Recruiting, on behalf of a leading Business Advisory Group (BAG) within the Charities division, is seeking an Assistant Manager – Audit for a full-time, permanent position.
As an integral part of the Charities division, you will join a close-knit team responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of charity and other Not-for-profit clients. Reporting to the charities partners, you will lead teams comprising qualified audit seniors and trainees.
**Responsibilities**
- Manage a varied portfolio of clients with incomes ranging from £250,000 to £15 million.
- Conduct audits and potentially internal control reviews, due diligence, and provide accounting support and advice to clients.
- Lead the preparation and presentation of tenders for new projects.
- Engage in training and development opportunities to enhance sector-specific knowledge and capabilities.
- Utilise key systems such as MS Teams, Excel, Words, CCH Audit Automation, and CCH Accounts Production.
**The Team**
Our Not-for-Profit practice has experienced significant growth, serving over 400 charities and other not-for-profit organisations. This includes grant-making, children’s and environmental charities, independent schools, and livery companies.
**Candidate Requirements**
- ACA/ACCA qualified with a strong exam record and prior experience in an audit and accounting practice.
- Knowledge of current issues within the charities sector or a keen interest in the space.
- Experience in auditing and advising charities is advantageous but not essential.
- Familiarity with the Charities SORP and VAT and tax issues affecting charities is beneficial.
- Friendly, approachable demeanor with ambition and resilience.
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Self-motivated with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Confidence, professionalism, and commercial acumen to understand and meet client needs.
**Rewards & Benefits**
- 35-hour working week with a hybrid working policy, including up to three days of remote work per week (core hours: 10-4).
- Comprehensive benefits package including contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance cover, and flexible family-friendly policies.
- Eligibility for the firm’s Profit-Sharing Plan paid in December.
- Participation in a discretionary bonus scheme.
**About the Company**
Pro Talent Recruiting is collaborating with this client, a trusted adviser offering market-leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax, and VAT services.