Senior Manager - Audit, Not for Profit in London

Crowe is a leading national firm offering audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services with global reach and local expertise. Our vision is to be a leader in our chosen markets, creating lasting value for our clients and our people and being a trusted partner in their success. We are dedicated to driving client success, empowering our people, embracing sustainability, delivering technological change and acting in the public interest.

Our specialist not for profit team is multi‑disciplinary and includes audit, accounting, tax, risk management, evaluation, governance and consultancy specialists, as well as grants specialists. We work with charities, social housing providers and education providers.

We are looking for an ambitious Senior Audit Manager with a passion for the not for profit sector to join our award‑winning team. This role will be within our Cheltenham team and will involve working with a variety of charities, social housing providers and/or education providers, together with other not for profit organisations from start‑ups to well established, prestigious clients within the sector.

This is a great opportunity for anyone that is looking to specialise and grow within the sector. You will be working alongside experienced partners in a dynamic and growing team, within a supportive and approachable environment. Your role will be challenging and varied and you will be encouraged to take on responsibilities and offered excellent opportunities to quickly develop and progress further within the firm.

• Responsible for coordinating their team, and for managing projects and multiple assignments in a timely and effective manner.
• Managing a portfolio of external audit clients to deliver a year‑round service including building and maintaining strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Managing a number of audit teams and ensuring planned work is completed within the agreed budget and timescales from planning through to completion.
• Act as a principal contact for your clients through the year delivering a proactive service.
• Be able to work to tight deadlines, taking responsibility for your work and multi‑tasking in an organised manner.
• Time‑plan your own work and client appointments.
• Preparation and presentation of reports to senior management and Audit Committees/Boards.
• Direct, coach and mentor audit teams to assist them in the delivery of engagements.
• Be proactive in business development activities and developing, maintaining and monitoring your own network.
• Involvement in proposals and presentations for new work.
• Potential for involvement in the provision of wider assurance services to clients.
• Participate in team and firm‑wide activities and training opportunities.

• Qualified ACA, ICAS or ACCA or equivalent.
• A good working knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing and accounting standards.
• Knowledge and experience of audits in the non‑profit sector.
• Strong people management skills enabling you to support, coach and mentor more junior colleagues.

At Crowe we foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, and we will encourage, support and guide you on an exciting professional journey of self‑discovery. We value innovation and welcome those committed to making a difference for our clients, communities and colleagues. With access to expert knowledge, continuous learning, competitive salaries and flexible benefits, you will have the tools to build a rewarding career.

We are committed to diversity in our teams, equal opportunity and merit‑based progression. We promote a healthy working environment with a flexible working approach alongside dedicated wellbeing support, helping our people to thrive both professionally and personally.

Following changes to government policy in April 2024, we only accept applications from individuals with an existing, permanent right to live and work in the UK.