Are you an experienced audit professional with a passion for charities and not-for-profits? This is your opportunity to join a long-established, purpose-driven firm and take real ownership of a growing specialism in a flexible and supportive environment.
Our client is a trusted, independent accountancy firm with deep regional roots and a strong reputation for supporting businesses, charities, and individuals through expert, personalised advice.
Now they are looking for a talented Corporate Services Assistant Manager to lead on audit, accounts, and tax services for a diverse portfolio of charity and not-for-profit clients. These include religious organisations, churches, sports clubs, grant-giving bodies, first responders, and specialist care charities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and review year-end accounts, audits, and independent examinations for a portfolio of charity and not-for-profit clients.
- Supervise junior staff, ensuring high-quality, technically accurate work and providing guidance and mentoring.
- Prepare and review corporation tax computations, Gift Aid claims, and statutory filings.
- Manage client relationships, budgets, and delivery timelines with clear, proactive communication.
- Contribute to internal projects including a charity software changeover and development of team processes.
- Support business development, team training, and the ongoing growth of the charity and NFP specialism.
About You:
The role is ideal for someone who is confident managing day-to-day responsibilities independently but wants to be part of something bigger - helping to grow and shape their charity and NFP practice under the leadership of a specialist Associate Director.
- ACA/ACCA qualified (or finalist with strong relevant experience).
- Strong experience in charities and not-for-profits (audit, accounts, or tax).
- Good working knowledge of charity SORP, independent examinations, and charity governance.
- Confident managing multiple assignments and mentoring junior staff.
- Strong communicator with a client-first approach.
- Motivated to take ownership of the role and help shape the future of the charity specialism.
- Willing to travel on occasion - though the majority of work is remote.
Why Join Them?
- Make an impact - take ownership of a growing area of the firm.
- Meaningful work - support organisations doing real good in the world.
- Supportive leadership - report directly to a charity lead.
Package: Competitive salary + benefits | Flexible/remote working | Career progression
EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.
