Not for Profit Audit Senior Manager

Crowe; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national audit firm is seeking a Senior Audit Manager for its not-for-profit sector team. The role involves managing audits for charities and educational institutions, providing a proactive service and developing junior staff. This position offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salaries

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of auditing and accounting standards.
• Knowledge and experience of audits in the non profit sector.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of external audit clients and maintaining relationships.
• Coordinating audit teams and ensuring work is completed on time.
• Preparation and presentation of reports to senior management.

Skills

People Management

Coaching

Business Development

Education

Qualified ACA, ICAS or ACCA

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Not for Profit Audit Senior Manager

About Crowe

Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks in the world, with access to more than 40,000 people in over 140+ countries and across more than 800+ offices globally.

Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow’s questions and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and consulting services.

Crowe is where talented people can realise their potential, are successful and enjoy what they do by making a positive difference to our clients, communities and each other.

At Crowe, our aim is to create a community where regardless of gender, identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, education or background, everyone is valued, can flourish and achieve their full potential.

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 Managerwith a passion for the not for profit sector to join our award winning team. You will be joining the leading firm of auditors to the sector committed to delivering a quality service to a high profile portfolio of clients. This role will be within our London team with flexible or part time working arrangements also a possibility including location.

The role 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 (including INGOs, grant makers, schools, academies, membership organisations, professional bodies and social housing providers), many of whom are top 100 charities or household names.

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.

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.
• Knowledge and experience of audits in the non profit sector.
• Strong people management skills enabling you to support, coach and mentor more junior colleagues.

Why choose Crowe?

At Crowe we understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace.

Whether you’re working in statutory audit, corporate tax or you’re a marketing or HR specialist, we place our people at the centre of everything that we do; promoting a collaborative, inclusive and friendly culture while remaining passionate about supporting and developing our people as they build their careers. We listen to our people and adapt to their changing needs alongside the needs of our growing business. We invest in our people to help them be the best they can be.

We value new ideas and innovation, and welcome people who are committed to making a difference by delivering excellent services to our people, clients and communities.

At Crowe, you will find the specialist knowledge, the resources and the commitment to help you build a satisfying and rewarding career, with continued learning and development, highly competitive salaries and flexible benefits.

We want to create the best environment for our people to grow and thrive and recognise the importance of offering a flexible approach to our working environment, which we would be happy to discuss with you further.

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.

Entry and progression within the firm is determined solely by the application of objective criteria, personal performance and merit which is supported by a clearly defined career pathway.

Closing Date:20 June 2025

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