Assistant Manager, Audit (NFP)

Crowe; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe in the Midlands seeks an ambitious Audit Manager with a passion for the not-for-profit sector to join our award-winning team. You will work with a portfolio of charities and other not-for-profit organisations, delivering high-quality external audits and advising on governance, controls, and reporting.

You will lead audit engagements, coach teams, and develop relationships with clients while progressing within a supportive firm. ACA/ICAS/ACCA qualified professionals are invited to apply.

Qualifications

• ACA/ICAS/ACCA qualification required.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing and accounting standards; experience of charity audits and the not-for-profit sector is an advantage.
• Strong people management skills enabling you to support, coach and mentor more junior colleagues.
• Interest in the not-for-profit sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate audit engagements for not-for-profit clients.
• Manage multiple audit teams, ensuring planned work is completed on time and within budget.
• Act as principal client contact throughout the year delivering proactive service.
• Time plan your own work and client appointments; meet tight deadlines.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management and Audit Committees/Boards.
• Direct, coach and mentor audit teams to support engagement delivery.
• Contribute to business development activities and proposals for new work.
• Potential for involvement in wider assurance services to clients.

Skills

Team leadership

Auditing knowledge

Not-for-profit sector interest

Education

ACA/ICAS/ACCA qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

About Crowe

Crowe is a leading national firm offering audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services with global reach and local expertise. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks worldwide, we have access to over 40,000 professionals across 140+ countries and more than 800 offices globally.

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,governanceand consultancy specialists as well as grants specialists.

We are looking for an ambitious Audit Manager with a passion for thenot for profitsector to join ouraward winningteam based inour Midlands office. You will be joining the leading firm of auditors to the charity sector committed to delivering a quality service to ahigh profileportfolio of clients.

The role will involve working with a variety of charities and other not for profit organisations fromstart upsto well established, prestigious clients within the sector (including INGOs, grant makers, schools, academies, membership organisations, professionalbodiesand housing associations), many of whom are top 100 charities or household names.

This isa great opportunityfor 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 andvariedand you will be encouraged to take on responsibilities and offered excellent opportunities to quickly develop and progress further within the firm.

Responsibilities

Assistant Managersare responsible forcoordinating their team, and for managing projects and multiple assignments ina timelyand effective manner.

• Managing a portfolio of external audit clients to deliver ayear roundservice including building andmaintainingstrong working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Managinga number ofaudit 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 toassistthem in the delivery of engagements.
• Be proactive in Business Development activities and developing,maintainingand 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.
• A good working knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Strong technical knowledge ofauditing and accounting standards.and experience of Charity audits and thenot for profitsector, including the Charities SORP is an advantage, although not essential.
• Strong people management skills enabling you to support, coach and mentor more junior colleagues.
• An interest in thenot for profitsector.

Why choose Crowe?

Whatever career you choose, whether in audit, tax, marketing or HR, we can offer you a rewarding and clear career pathway, designed to help you develop your existing talents as well as discovering new ones, positioning you to make a meaningful difference to our ever-growing and varied client base.

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.

Closing Date

01 September 2026

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.