Social Housing Audit Manager

Crowe is a leading national firm offering audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services with global reach and local expertise. We are looking for an ambitious Audit Manager with a passion for the social purpose sector to join our award-winning team and develop a specialism in Social Housing.

You will be joining the leading firm of auditors to the charitable sector committed to delivering a quality service to a high-profile portfolio of clients. This role has the option to be based within our London, Midlands or Manchester office with flexible or part-time working arrangements also a possibility. The role will involve working with a variety of social purpose organisations including charities and social housing providers, many of whom are top 100 charities or household names. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to make a difference in the social purpose space and help our clients to deliver the greatest impact through good governance and financial management.

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. Crowe are a leading provider of services to the Social Housing sector and has been an area of investment for the firm.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for co-ordinating 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.
• You must 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.

Technical skills, experience & knowledge

• Qualified ACA, ICAS or ACCA or equivalent.
• A good working knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing and accounting standards.
• Strong people management skills enabling you to support, coach and mentor more junior colleagues.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of audits in the non-profit sector.

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 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.