Departments

Charity & Not-for-profit Team

Our Charity & Not-for-Profit specialists provide tailored audit, accounting, and advisory services designed specifically for the sector.

What We Do for Charities & Non‑Profits

We understand the unique challenges our clients face — from compliance and governance to funding pressures and public accountability. Our role is to provide clarity and reassurance, helping organisations focus on what matters most: their mission.

Our work includes:

Independent examinations and statutory audits
Preparation of charity accounts in line with relevant regulations
Advice on governance, compliance, and trustee responsibilities
Support with funding requirements and reporting
Financial process improvement and risk management

We take a collaborative approach, building long-term relationships and acting as trusted advisors to the organisations we support.

A Day in the Life

Working with charities or non‑profits at Carston ETL means every week — sometimes every day — can look a little different. One moment you might be preparing a set of accounts for submission to the regulator, the next you’re helping a small charity set up bookkeeping systems or giving advice on Gift Aid claims.

You could be liaising with trustees to help them understand financial health, preparing management accounts for a grant‑making body, or supporting a newly formed community group with payroll and compliance. Often it's about balancing accuracy, transparency, and empathy — understanding that behind every number, there’s a mission, beneficiaries, and people relying on the charity’s work.

Roles in the Charity & Not‑For‑Profit Team

Depending on the size of the charity or non‑profit, and the services required, the team at Carston ETL supporting this sector may include roles such as:

Charity Accountant

Prepares statutory accounts, handles bookkeeping, ensures compliance with charity accounting standards, liaises with trustees, and handles VAT / Gift Aid issues.

Audit & Compliance Partner

Oversees audits or independent examinations, assesses governance and internal control frameworks, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports audit‑ready reporting

Payroll & Payroll‑Compliance Specialist

Handles payroll services for charities employing staff, ensures RTI, auto‑enrolment (pensions), payroll compliance, and liaises with relevant authorities or pension providers

Not‑for‑Profit Advisory & Finance‑Support Consultant

Helps with budgeting, cash‑flow planning, fund/grant tracking, financial forecasting, donor/funder reporting, and strategic finance advice to help the organisation grow sustainably.

Client Relations & Trustee Liaison

Acts as a bridge between Carston ETL and the charity’s leadership/trustees, helping explain financials simply, supporting governance questions, and offering ongoing advice.

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What Our Team Says

“Supporting charities and social enterprises is incredibly rewarding. Every project feels meaningful because we know it has a real impact on the communities they serve.”

Hayley Hoyle MAAT ACCA

Manager, Llantwit Major

“I enjoy seeing the difference our work makes. From accurate accounts to strategic advice, helping charities stay compliant and thrive is very motivating.”

Richard Thompson

Manager, Cardiff

Take the Next Step in Your Career

If you’re ready to grow your skills, take on meaningful work and join a team that truly values people, explore our open roles today.

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