Senior Associate, Audit (Pensions)

ACCA Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Crowe is seeking a Senior Associate to join its pensions audit and assurance team, delivering high-quality statutory audits for a portfolio of pension schemes, with opportunity to lead and develop as a future leader. You will work with managers and directors, mentoring colleagues, liaising with trustees, and supporting the team to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have ACA/CA/ACCA qualifications, strong pensions knowledge (SORP and regulations), and the right to

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/CA/ACCA) is required or in progress.
• Experience auditing pension schemes is essential.
• Strong knowledge of pensions regulations and SORP is expected.

Responsibilities

• Supervising statutory audits from planning to completion.
• Delivering high-quality work to tight deadlines.
• Reporting to Managers/Senior Managers/Directors on audit assignments.
• Carrying out pensions assurance projects and liaising with clients.
• Mentoring team members and contributing to process improvements.
• Supporting the audit team to meet objectives and quality standards.

Skills

ACA/CA/ACCA qualification

Pension audits

Pensions regulations

Mentoring teammates

Team player

Audit ownership

Education

ACA/CA/ACCA

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.

About The Role

We're looking for an ambitious and motivated Senior Associate with a desire to gain exposure to a varied portfolio of high-profile pension fund clients, whilst developing their career in a supportive, yet progressive environment. You'll be joining a talented specialist team committed to delivering best-in-class audit and assurance services, adding value to the trustee governance of the schemes they manage, whilst honing your skills as a leader of the future.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and undertaking statutory audits and being involved in all stages of the audit process from planning to completion;


• Delivering high-quality work to tight deadlines;


• Alongside other Senior Associates, reporting to Managers, Senior Managers and Directors on Audit and Assurance assignments;


• Undertaking pensions assurance projects – liaising with clients and preparing client reports;


• Carrying out work efficiently and on a timely basis, in accordance with the firm's professional standards and to the satisfaction of our clients;


• Supporting the team in delivering a quality audit service and providing insightful comments to report to the client;


• Contributing to a continuous improvement ethos for the team.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Have obtained, or be in the final stages of, a professional qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA);


• Technically strong with a good understanding of auditing pension schemes and the pensions SORP;


• Good working knowledge of relevant pensions regulations;


• Ability to support and mentor team members;


• An exceptional team player, juggling several clients with conflicting demands;


• Effectively support audit managers and senior managers by taking ownership of work and ensuring it fulfils audit objectives and quality standards.

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.

Eligibility & Requirements

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