Crowe UK
Not for Profit Assistant Manager
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Audit Manager – Not for Profit Sector
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 leverage a network of over 40,000 professionals across 140+ countries and 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
- Acting in the public interest
Our specialist not for profit team is multi-disciplinary, including:
- Audit
- Accounting
- Tax
- Risk management
- Evaluation
- Governance
- Consultancy
- Grants specialists
We are looking for an ambitious Audit Manager with a passion for the not for profit sector to join our award-winning team based in our Midlands office. You will be joining the leading firm of auditors to the charity sector, committed to delivering quality service to our high-profile portfolio of clients.
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This role will involve working with a diverse range of charities and not for profit organisations, including:
- Start-ups
- Well-established not for profits
- Household-name charities (including INGOs, grant makers, schools, academies, membership organisations, professional bodies, and housing associations)
- Many are ranked among top 100 charities
Ideal for those seeking to specialize, grow, and progress within the sector. You’ll work alongside senior partners in a dynamic and supportive environment, with excellent opportunities for rapid development.
Key Responsibilities
Assistant Managers are responsible for:
- Coordining teams and managing multiple assignments efficiently and on time.
- Managing a portfolio of audit clients, including:
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Ensuring work is delivered within agreed budgets and deadlines from planning to completion.
- Acting as the principal client contact throughout the year.
- Working under tight deadlines, multitasking, and time managing client appointments.
- Preparing and presenting reports to senior management, Audit Committees, and Boards.
- Directing, coaching, and mentoring audit teams to ensure project delivery.
- Proactively engaging in business development, including proposal and presentation preparation for new work.
- Potential involvement in wider assurance services for clients.
- Participating in team and firm-wide activities and training.
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Requirements
Technical Skills & Experience
- Qualified ACA, ICAS, or ACCA.
- Fluent in Excel and Word.
- Strong technical knowledge of auditing and accounting standards, with an advantage (but not requirement) of:
- Experience in charity audits.
- Familiarity with NPO sector regulations (e.g., Charities SORP).
- Excellent people management skills for mentoring junior colleagues.
Preferences
- An interest in the not for profit sector.
Why Choose Crowe?
We offer:
- Clear career pathways in audit, tax, marketing, HR, and beyond.
- A supportive and inclusive culture with opportunities for self-discovery and growth.
- Innovation and purpose-driven impact—both for clients and teams.
- Competitive salaries, benefits, and flexible working.
- Dedicated wellbeing support and workplace diversity.
Note (UK Right to Work Policy): As of April 2024, we only accept applications from candidates with a permanent right to live and work in the UK.
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