Kent, United Kingdom | Posted on 20/08/2026
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
As a Not for Profit Audit Director, you will:
- 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
- Director level appointment with significant responsibility and autonomy
- 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.
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Not for Profit Audit RI in England employer: TPF Recruitment
Join a highly reputable firm of chartered accountants in Sidcup, where you will benefit from a flexible work environment and a strong focus on employee growth. With excellent client exposure and a commitment to career progression, this is an ideal opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in one of Kent's leading accountancy practices.
