Hybrid Senior Audit Manager – Not For Profit

at TPF Recruitment

• Job title: Senior Audit Manager – Not For Profit
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Senior Audit Manager leading audit engagements across social housing providers in London. Strengthening governance, compliance, and operational integrity in the Not For Profit sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle audit engagements for social housing providers, including planning, execution, reporting and client follow-up.
• Manage and mentor a team of audit professionals, promoting professional growth and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality work.
• Evaluate internal controls, financial reporting systems, and compliance with key regulations such as the Housing Act, SFA, NHS funding rules, and Local Authority requirements.
• Identify, assess, and report on material risks related to governance, financial viability and grant funding compliance.
• Partner with clients to enhance financial transparency, strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiency.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and board members on audit outcomes, regulatory updates and strategic risk considerations.
• Support business development through proposal drafting, client presentations and relationship management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification required.
• Progressive audit experience, including at least 5 years in a senior or management capacity.
• Proven track record auditing social housing organisations, including Registered Providers (RPs), housing associations and other Not For Profit entities.
• Deep knowledge of public sector accounting, grant funding compliance and regulatory oversight (e.g., Regulator of Social Housing, Local Authority reporting frameworks).
• Strong grasp of financial reporting standards, internal control frameworks and risk assessment techniques.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines and maintain quality under pressure.
• Proficiency in audit tools such as CaseWare, TeamMate and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel across the UK to support client engagements as needed.

Benefits

• Hybrid working and flexible working benefits
• Excellent company benefits package