Audit Senior​/Manager

Job Description

PF Recruitment is delighted to be representing a highly regarded independent accountancy practice based in Brighton. This niche firm has built an exceptional reputation within the charity and not for profit sector and partners with a wide range of organisations, from nationally recognised charities to smaller community based entities.

Due to continued growth, both organically and through acquisition, our client is seeking an Audit Manager or Senior Audit Manager to join their expanding Brighton team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious audit professional who is passionate about the charity sector and keen to develop their career within a supportive and specialist environment.

Our client is a chartered accountancy practice with a clear focus on delivering high quality audit and advisory services to charities and not for profit organisations. The firm is committed to becoming the preferred and trusted advisor within this important sector.

They offer a collaborative, learning focused culture where individuals are encouraged to develop their technical expertise and take ownership of their progression without the constraints often found in larger practices.

This is a primarily office based position in Brighton, with occasional travel to client sites or the firm's other office as required.

You will play a key role in shaping the future of the audit function, supporting the leadership team in expanding the division and enhancing operational capability.

• Managing audits from planning through to completion
• Leading audit teams in the field and supporting the development of junior staff
• Reviewing audit work and progressing team members through planning and testing stages
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts in compliance with FRS
  102 and the Charity SORP
• Providing technical support to both audit and accounting teams
• Managing your own portfolio of clients
• Supporting Directors with fee acquisition and contributing to the firm's ongoing growth

You will report directly to the Head of Audit and work closely with senior leadership.

The successful candidate will be ACA qualified or nearly qualified, with a strong audit background gained within practice.

• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• All round practice experience including audit and accounts
• The ability to be hands on and actively involved in audit fieldwork
• Experience leading audit teams and mentoring junior staff
• Excellent communication skills with both colleagues and clients
• A keen eye for detail
• Experience with in the charity or not for profit sector would be advantageous

Experience with IRIS and My Working Papers software would be beneficial.

This role offers genuine progression, with the potential to move quickly into a Senior Manager position and ultimately to Responsible Individual status.

• Exposure to high quality technical work within a specialist sector
• Direct mentorship from senior leadership
• The opportunity to grow and manage your own client portfolio
• A competitive salary of £45,000 to £52,000
• 5 percent pension contribution on full salary
• Study support where applicable
• A flexible, office led and remote friendly working environment

Please contact Mark Sitton on ,  or via Linked In for a confidential conversation.