Senior Associate, Audit (Pensions)

Crowe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Associate to join the pensions audit and assurance team, delivering high‑quality audits for a varied portfolio of pension funds and schemes.

You'll supervise and deliver audits from planning to completion, mentor junior team members, report to Managers and Directors, and contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining professional standards and client service excellence.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in accounting (ACA/CA/ACCA) or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of auditing pension schemes and the Pensions SORP.
• Knowledge of relevant pensions regulations and reporting standards.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Supervise statutory audits from planning to completion.
• Deliver high‑quality work to tight deadlines.
• Report to Managers, Senior Managers and Directors on Audit and Assurance assignments.
• Lead pensions assurance projects and liaise with clients.
• Support audit managers to ensure objectives and standards are met.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

ACA/CA/ACCA qualification

Pensions auditing

Pensions regulations knowledge

Mentoring teammates

Team player

Ownership of work

Education

ACA/CA/ACCA qualification

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.

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.

Some of the main responsibilities you might expect in the position include:

• 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.

The technical skills, experience and background we’d expect to see from candidates suitable for this opportunity include:

• 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 clients, communities, and colleagues. 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 flexible 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:

31 August 2026

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