Audit Manager, Social Housing

CROWE; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national audit and consulting firm is seeking an ambitious Audit Manager to join its team specializing in social housing. The role offers flexibility in location and hours, managing a diverse portfolio of clients while fostering relationships and ensuring audit quality. Ideal candidates should be ACA/ACCA qualified and have strong auditing knowledge. This position provides excellent opportunities for development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant with relevant professional qualifications.
• Strong understanding of auditing standards required.
• Experience in managing audit teams is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of external audit clients.
• Oversee audit teams and ensure completion of work within budget.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Prepare and present reports to management and boards.
• Coach and mentor junior audit team members.
• Involve in business development activities.

Skills

People-management skills

Proficiency in Excel and Word

Strong knowledge of auditing and accounting standards

Education

Qualified ACA, ICAS or ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Audit Manager, Social Housing

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 working with our national team with flexible or part‑time working arrangements also a possibility.

The role will involve working with a variety of social purpose organisations including charities, social housing providers and other not‑for‑profit organisations from start‑ups to well‑established, prestigious clients within the sector (including INGOs, grant makers, schools, academies, membership organisations, professional bodies and social housing providers), many of whom are top 100 charities or household names. The role has the flexibility to develop own portfolio in areas of interest alongside social housing.

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation, driving effectiveness in our teams and providing our clients with a quality service.