Assistant Manager, Audit (NFP)

Crowe UK; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe UK is seeking a qualified ACA, ICAS, or ACCA auditor to manage a portfolio of external audit clients. You will lead audit teams, ensure completion of work within budget and timelines, and serve as the principal contact for clients, providing proactive service.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical auditing skills, be able to mentor junior colleagues, and possess an interest in the not-for-profit sector. Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of auditing and accounting standards.
• Experience in Charity audits and the not-for-profit sector is an advantage.
• Ability to support, coach and mentor junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of external audit clients.
• Ensure planned work is completed within budget and timescales.
• Act as principal contact for clients delivering proactive service.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management and Audit Committees.
• Direct, coach, and mentor audit teams.

Skills

Technical knowledge of auditing and accounting standards

People-management skills

Proactive business development

Interest in the not-for-profit sector

Education

Qualified ACA, ICAS or ACCA

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, governance and consultancy specialists as well as grants specialists.

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.
• Act as a principal contact for your clients through the year delivering a proactive service.
• Work to tight deadlines, taking responsibility for your work and multi-tasking in an organized manner. Time‑plan your own work and client appointments.
• Prepare and present 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 develop, maintain and monitor your own network.
• Involve 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.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing and accounting standards, and 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 you to support, coach and mentor more junior colleagues.
• 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.