Audit Assistant Manager (Not-for-Profit)

For an audit professional with a passion for the not-for-profit sector and an ambition to step into a more senior and influential role, this opportunity is one that deserves your full attention. We are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in London, who are seeking a talented and motivated Audit Assistant Manager to join their specialist not-for-profit team, with a firm that offers flexible working, a company pension, and much more!

Crowe Watson Recruitment is a specialist accountancy recruiter with an outstanding reputation for placing high-calibre audit professionals into leading practice roles across the UK. Renowned for delivering a recruitment experience that is thorough, transparent, and genuinely supportive, Crowe Watson brings a level of dedication and sector expertise that candidates and clients can depend upon at every stage of the process. If you are looking for a recruiter that will truly champion your career, Crowe Watson is the partner you have been looking for.

London’s not-for-profit sector is one of the most diverse and dynamic in the world, encompassing charities, housing associations, educational institutions, and social enterprises, and this firm sits at the very heart of it with an impressive and varied client portfolio. As Audit Assistant Manager, you will play a central role in delivering high-quality audit and assurance services to a wide range of not-for-profit organisations, supporting partners and managers whilst taking increasing responsibility for client relationships and team development. This is a firm with a genuine commitment to the sector it serves, and for the right candidate, there is a clear and exciting pathway to further progression within a collaborative and purpose-driven working environment. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.

Please note that Crowe Watson Recruitment is unable to assist with sponsorship applications; all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.

Key Responsibilities • Leading and reviewing audit assignments across a varied portfolio of not-for-profit clients

• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, managing relationships with professionalism and sensitivity


• Supervising, coaching, and supporting the development of junior and semi-senior audit staff


• Supporting partners and managers on complex assignments and technical matters specific to the not-for-profit sector


• Ensuring all assignments are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standard


• Keeping up to date with developments in charity SORP, UK auditing standards, and relevant regulatory requirements

• At least four years' experience working within a UK Practice environment


• Proven ability to lead audit assignments and manage client relationships confidently and effectively


• Strong technical knowledge of charity SORP, UK auditing standards, and financial reporting frameworks


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a professional and empathetic client-facing manner


• Well organised with a proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

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