Full job descriptionTPF 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


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.