Not Profit Audit Senior Associate

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.

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 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.

• Run the audit and lead the on‑site audit team, working directly with the client under manager supervision.
• Manage the audit team and supervise the audit process to ensure our audits are of high quality.
• Assist in the planning, execution and completion of all areas of the audit for manager and partner review, including 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, ensuring 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, engaging senior client staff to gain a good understanding of their organisation and ensure efficient execution.
• Manage on‑site teams and assist in the supervision and development of more junior team members.
• Work to tight deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Participate in proposals and presentations for new work.
• Participate in team and firm‑wide activities and training opportunities.

• 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 knowledge of the Charities SORP is an advantage although not essential.
• Wider interest in the Non‑Profits sector.

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: 10 July 2026