Senior Associate, Audit (NFP)

ACCA Careers; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe is a leading national firm offering audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services with global reach and local expertise. We seek an Audit Senior Associate to lead on-site audits for a range of charity and non-profit clients, guiding junior team members and working closely with managers and partners.

You will be responsible for planning, execution and reporting, ensuring high-quality audits, and engaging with senior client staff to gain a thorough understanding of each organisation.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, ICAS or ACCA.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing and accounting standards.
• Knowledge and experience of Charity audits and the Non-Profits sector, including the Charities SORP is an advantage, although not essential.
• A broader interest in the Non-Profits sector.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for running the audit and leading the on-site audit team under manager supervision.
• Manage the audit team and supervise the audit process to ensure high-quality audits.
• Assist in planning, execution and completion of all audit areas for manager/partner review, including draft reports to senior management and Audit Committees/Boards.
• Produce work clearly highlighting issues and potential solutions, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Act as principal client contact during on-site fieldwork and engage with senior client staff for understanding of the organisation.
• Manage on-site teams and assist in supervising and developing junior members.
• Work to tight deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Participate in proposals and presentations for new work and in team and firm-wide training.

Education

ACA/ICAS/ACCA

Tools

Excel

Word

Auditing standards

Accounting standards

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 46,000 professionals across 150+ 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.

The role will involve working with a variety of charities and other Non-Profit organisations from start-ups to well established, prestigious clients within the sector (including INGOs, grant makers, schools, academies, membership organisations, professional bodies and housing associations), 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 and managers 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

As an Audit Senior Associate, you will be expected to take responsibility for running the audit and leading the on-site audit team, working directly with the client under manager supervision.

You will manage the audit team and supervise the audit process to ensure our audits are of high quality.

• You will assist in the planning, execution and completion of all areas of the audit for manager and partner review. This will include the preparation of draft reports to senior client management and Audit Committees/Boards.
• Produce work for manager and partner review clearly highlighting issues and providing potential solutions to issues identified. Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements.
• Show initiative and take responsibility for management of the audit to ensure completion within the agreed budget and timescales.
• Act as the principal contact for the client during the on-site fieldwork with active engagement with senior client staff in order to gain a good understanding of the organisation and ensure the efficient execution of the audit.
• Manage on-site teams and assist in the supervision and development of more junior team members.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Opportunities for involvement in proposals and presentations for new work.
• 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 of auditing and accounting standards.
• Knowledge and experience of Charity audits and the Non-Profits sector, including the Charities SORP is an advantage, although not essential.
• A wider interest in the Non-Profits sector.

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 communities, colleagues, and clients. 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 an agile 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

09 October 2026