Not for Profit Audit RI in Maidstone

TPF Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded firm of Chartered Accountants in Kent with the recruitment of a Not for Profit Audit Director, or Partner. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a successful and growing firm with an established reputation within the not for profit sector. The firm acts for a diverse portfolio of charities, academies, educational establishments, and other not for profit organisations across Kent, London, and the South East.

The position offers a genuine leadership role with significant autonomy, excellent client exposure, and the opportunity to work within a supportive environment that places a real emphasis on work life balance.

The Role

• Lead a substantial portfolio of charity, academy, and not for profit audit clients
• Act as a trusted adviser to trustees, finance directors, chief executives, and governing bodies
• Oversee audit planning, delivery, and quality control across the portfolio
• Provide technical expertise on charity accounting and audit matters
• Support and develop managers and senior members of the audit team
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and expand the firm's not for profit offering
• Play an active role in business development, networking, and client relationship management
• Work closely with the partners to help drive the continued growth of the service line

Requirements

• Be ACA or ACCA qualified
• Have extensive experience managing and leading charity and not for profit audits within practice
• Hold Responsible Individual status or be working towards obtaining it
• Possess strong technical knowledge of charity accounting regulations and auditing standards
• Have excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management skills
• Be seeking a senior leadership position within a collaborative and forward thinking firm

Benefits

• Director level appointment with significant responsibility and autonomy
• £85,000- £150,000 DOE
• Highly competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Genuine work life balance
• Exposure to an impressive and varied not for profit client base
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing firm
• Modern, supportive, and people focused culture
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a respected specialist team

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced not for profit audit professional looking to take the next step in their career and join a firm that combines technical excellence with a genuinely supportive culture. For further information and a confidential discussion, please contact TPF Recruitment.