Audit Senior (NFP)

Flexible working, company pension, and much more! Crowe Watson Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a highly respected firm of Chartered Accountants in Reading to recruit an experienced Audit Senior specialising in the Not-for-Profit (NFP) sector. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a forward-thinking and supportive practice that works with a diverse portfolio of charities, academies, and other not-for-profit organisations across the Thames Valley and beyond.

The firm has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality audit and advisory services to the NFP sector and is committed to providing tailored, value-driven solutions to its clients. As an Audit Senior (NFP), you will take a leading role in planning and completing audits, supervising junior team members, and building strong client relationships. This role offers genuine career progression within a firm that invests in professional development and encourages continuous learning.

At Crowe Watson Recruitment, we pride ourselves on our consultative and personalised approach, ensuring we match talented professionals with firms where they can truly thrive. If you are an ambitious Audit Senior with experience in charity and not-for-profit audits and are seeking a new challenge in Reading, this could be the ideal next step in your accountancy career.

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.

• Leading and managing audits for a portfolio of Not-for-Profit clients, including charities and academies
• Planning, executing, and completing audit assignments in line with UK accounting and auditing standards
• Supervising, mentoring, and reviewing the work of junior staff
• Preparing statutory accounts and audit reports
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory and reporting requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or finalist)
• Strong experience in audit within the Not-for-Profit (NFP) sector
• Must have a minimum of 2 years previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
• Excellent technical knowledge of UK GAAP and charity SORP
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines