Crowe UK
Not for Profit Audit Senior Associate
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Audit Senior Associate – Charity & Non-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 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.
Our Commitments
- Driving client success
- Empowering our people
- Embracing sustainability
- Delivering technological change
- Acting in the public interest
This role involves working with a diverse range of charities and Non-Profit organisations, from start-ups to well-established, prestigious clients (including INGOs, grant makers, schools, academies, membership organisations, professional bodies, and housing associations), many of whom are top 100 charities or household names.
Opportunity
A great opportunity for growth and specialisation in the sector. You’ll work alongside experienced partners and managers in a dynamic and growing team, within a supportive and approachable environment. Your role will be challenging and varied, with encouragement to take on responsibilities, and excellent opportunities for rapid development and progression 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.
- Manage the audit team and supervise the audit process to ensure high-quality audits.
- Assist in the planning, execution, and completion of all audit areas, under review of managers and partners. This includes:
- Preparing draft reports for senior client management and Audit Committees/Boards.
- Highlighting issues and providing potential solutions within work submitted for review.
- Ensuring compliance with internal (audit methodology, risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements.
- Show initiative and take responsibility for audit management, ensuring completion within agreed budgets and timescales.
- Act as the principal client contact during on-site fieldwork, engaging with senior client staff to:
- Gain a deep understanding of the organisation
- Ensure the efficient execution of the audit
- Manage on-site teams, assisting in the supervision and development of junior team members.
- Work to tight deadlines—demonstrating strong time management.
- Attend opportunities for involvement in proposals and presentations for new work.
- Participate in firm-wide activities and training opportunities.
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Key Requirements
Technical Skills & Qualifications
- A qualified ACA, ICAS, or ACCA.
- Strong working knowledge of Excel and Word.
- Robust technical knowledge of auditing and accounting standards.
- Experience and familiarity with:
- Charity audits
- The Non-Profit sector
- Charities SORP (preferred but flexible)
- Interest in the broader Non-Profits sector.
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Professional Attributes
- Ability to wow and mentor others
- Determined, proactive, and structured
- Passionate about making a difference
- Resilience, service mindset and commercial acumen
Benefits & Culture
Why Choose Crowe?
- Purposeful career development designed for meaningful impact across our ever-growing and varied client base, whether in audit, tax, marketing, or HR.
- Collaborative and inclusive culture with opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth in:
- Expert knowledge
- Competitive salaries and flexible benefits
- Commitment to innovation and making a difference in communities, client organisations, and amongst colleagues.
- Diversity, equal opportunity and merit-based progression.
- Wellbeing support in a healthy, balanced working environment, with flexible working options available.
Policy Note
Following changes to UK government policy in April 2024, we only accept applications from individuals with a permanent, right to live and work in the UK.
Equality in Opportunity Statement
“We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diversity drives the best outcomes for our clients and our firm. We are committed to ensuring we provide equality of opportunity in our recruitment practices for all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, sex, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, and pregnancy and maternity.”
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