Assurance Director - Academies amp Not for Profit NFP

Job Title : Academies & NFP Assurance Director Location: Finchley with time spent in City (with hybrid working) Days/Hours Worked : MondayFriday 35hour week (flexitime) Role Summary Are you an experienced audit professional with a passion for making a difference in the charitable sector Join our Assurance team at BKL as an Audit Director where youll lead and shape our growing portfolio of Academies and Charities/NotforProfit clients. In this influential role youll combine your technical expertise and strategic vision to deliver exceptional service develop our team and drive success within a purposedriven environment. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Collaborate with the Audit Senior Leadership Team to define and execute the strategic direction for the Academies and Charities/NotforProfit portfolio. Provide leadership across highprofile engagements ensuring alignment with BKLs groupwide vision and values. Take ownership of the Academies and Charities/NFP client portfolio ensuring audit engagements meet the highest standards of quality timeliness and budget compliance. Contribute to the growth of the service line identifying new opportunities and fostering client relationships to expand the portfolio. Audit Excellence Oversee all stages of complex audits including planning risk assessment execution and reporting. Manage highrisk areas of audit engagements designing and executing rigorous procedures to uphold compliance and technical quality. Ensure audits are delivered in line with UK GAAP IFRS and other relevant accounting standards. Team Leadership and Development Mentor and coach audit managers and junior staff providing guidance constructive feedback and opportunities for professional growth. Foster a collaborative highperforming team culture aligned with BKLs values of inclusion diversity and innovation. Lead by example in maintaining professionalism and delivering outstanding client service. Client and Stakeholder Engagement Act as a trusted advisor to clients offering strategic insights and actionable recommendations. Strengthen client relationships through regular communication timely delivery and understanding their unique challenges. Represent BKLs Assurance team externally promoting our commitment to balancing profit and purpose as a Certified B Corporation. Operational and Commercial Oversight Manage engagement budgets ensuring profitability and adherence to agreed timelines. Continuously improve audit methodologies tools and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Stay informed on regulatory changes emerging trends and best practices within the Academies and NotforProfit sectors. Qualifications Experience & Skills required Essential : Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA ACCA). Minimum of three years Responsible Individual (RI) experience. Proven expertise in leading complex charity and Academies audits. Deep knowledge of UK GAAP IFRS and charityspecific accounting frameworks. Exceptional leadership coaching and mentoring skills with a focus on team development. Strong client relationship management negotiation and communication skills. Strategic mindset with the ability to deliver results and drive change. Proficiency in audit software particularly Caseware and experience leveraging data analytics in audits. Desirable : Experience with Academies financial statements and reporting requirements. Familiarity with risk management frameworks and regulatory compliance for charities and NFPs. We know you have a lot to offer which is why we want to give you the freedom to thrive no matter who you are or what your background is. You will have every opportunity to use your creativity in how you approach your work and the support to innovate. Inclusion diversity and talent development are a fundamental aspect of who we are and we welcome applications from candidates who share and champion these values. You will play an integral part in helping to make BKL a great place to work with a sense of belonging for everyone. High challenge high support If you enjoy problemsolving and a fastchanging environment you will thrive in this role. As in all BKL roles you will be able to take a flexible approach: balancing independent work with teamwork and remote working with time in the office with colleagues. You can get an insight into life at BKL here. Were proud to be one of the few Certified B Corporations in the accountancy sector. In joining us youll become part of a business thats committed to balancing profit and purpose. Take your next step If this sounds like the role for you wed be delighted to discuss the career you could build at BKL. Part of how well get to know you and make sure wed work well together is aptitude and psychometric testing during our selection process. The start date of this role is as soon as possible… so were ready when you are! In addition to the responsibilities listed above you will be required to undertake GDPR training in order to fully understand the regulations and ensure all work is carried out in a compliant manner. As part of any recruitment process the Firm collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The Firm is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. Wilson Wright is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates eligible to work in the UK.