Assistant Manager, Audit (NFP)

Crowe; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe is seeking an ambitious Audit Manager for our Midlands office, focusing on not-for-profit clients from startups to established organisations. You will manage external audit portfolios, lead audit teams, and serve as a primary client contact.

Ideal candidates will be ACA/ICAS/ACCA qualified with solid auditing knowledge, strong people management skills, and an interest in the not-for-profit sector. This role involves delivering high-quality assurance services and opportunities for business

Qualifications

• ACA/ICAS/ACCA qualification.
• Proficient in auditing and accounting standards, with charity audits experience.
• Experience in leading audit teams and managing client relationships.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Interest in not-for-profit sector.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of external audit clients to deliver year‑round service and build relationships.
• Managing audit teams and ensuring work is completed within budgets and timescales.
• Acting as principal contact for clients throughout the year, delivering proactive service.
• Working to tight deadlines and time-planning client appointments.
• Preparation and presentation of reports to senior management and Audit Committees/Boards.
• Directing, coaching and mentoring audit teams to assist delivery of engagements.
• Participating in business development activities and developing networks.
• Involvement in proposals and presentations for new work.
• Potential involvement in broader assurance services to clients.
• Participating in team and firm-wide training opportunities.

Skills

People management

Not-for-profit sector knowledge

Education

ACA/ICAS/ACCA

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

We are looking for an ambitious Audit Manager with a passion for the not for profit sector to join our award‑winning team based in our Midlands office. The role involves working with a wide range of charities and other not‑for‑profit organisations, from start‑ups to well‑established institutions, including INGO, grant makers, schools, academies, membership bodies, professional bodies and housing associations.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of external audit clients to deliver year‑round service, 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.
• Acting as a principal contact for clients throughout the year, delivering a proactive service.
• Working to tight deadlines, taking responsibility for own work and multi‑tasking in an organised manner, including time‑planning client appointments.
• Preparation and presentation of reports to senior management and Audit Committees/Boards.
• Directing, coaching and mentoring audit teams to assist them in the delivery of engagements.
• Being proactive in business development activities and developing, maintaining and monitoring one’s own network.
• Involvement in proposals and presentations for new work.
• Potential involvement in broader assurance services to clients.
• Participating in team and firm‑wide activities and training opportunities.

Technical skills, experience & knowledge

• Qualified ACA, ICAS or ACCA.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing and accounting standards, with experience of charity audits and the not‑for‑profit sector, including the Charities SORP is an advantage, although not essential.
• Strong people‑management skills enabling support, coaching and mentoring of junior colleagues.
• An interest in the not‑for‑profit sector.

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.