About The Role
You will be responsible for the delivery of client‑based assignments, ensuring the team’s audit work and reporting is of high quality. This role will include leading and coaching team members, managing relationships with clients, and contributing to the success of our business unit through wider business and people development.
The Role Requirements
* Studying towards an ACA/ACCA qualification
* Significant auditing and accounting experience (ideally UKGAAP)
* Experience with corporates desirable
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and ideally CaseWare
* A passion for client service
* Display energy, enthusiasm and a focus on achieving results
* A keenness to further your own personal development and career goals
Your People Responsibilities
* Demonstrate personal commitment to work and team success; show a positive attitude and take initiative to improve processes when appropriate.
* Consistently treat colleagues with fairness and respect, helping to provide opportunities for everyone to contribute and succeed.
* Provide and be receptive to regular, constructive feedback that improves self and others; continually develop skills and knowledge.
* Influence, change and shape the direction of a particular activity, either internally and/or externally.
* Coaching junior members of staff through sharing experience and knowledge appropriately.
* Provide on‑the‑job training for developing auditing skills and familiarity with the firm’s audit methodology.
* Participate in service line, office and firm‑wide activities.
Your Direct Client Responsibilities
* Act as part of a team, or the first point of contact for our clients on a day‑to‑day basis.
* Demonstrate excellent writing and communication skills (proficient in Excel and Word).
* Anticipate client needs and communicate effectively with clients in both written and verbal exchanges.
* Act at all times with the firm’s best interests in mind; act with integrity in all dealings.
* Assist in the planning, execution and finalisation of all areas of the audit assignment, providing solutions and seeking input for areas of concern and judgement.
* Demonstrate an understanding of the different types of risk, and the firm’s approach and policies for managing risk and relevant legal and regulatory rules.
* Consider and manage risk (reputational, operational and credit) in all interactions with clients.
* Show a sense of urgency and an understanding of how your work (including speed, attention to detail and quality) impacts the firm’s ability to serve clients.
* Produce work for the team leader and manager and/or partner review, clearly highlighting issues and providing potential solutions.
* Demonstrate business development skills and identify additional sales opportunities.
* Adopt an application‑ and solution‑based approach to problem solving, including research on delivery of solutions for client assignments.
* Identify areas requiring improvement in the client’s business processes and possible recommendations, assisting with preparation of the Audit Findings Reports to be provided to the client.
* Be aware of progress against the audit budget and be able to explain variances to the manager.
* Although the majority of your time will be spent servicing clients in and around the Cheltenham area, there may be a requirement to support other UK offices; a willingness to travel is essential.
Qualities We Are Looking For
* Ability to execute work efficiently, delivering excellent service and bringing the full breadth of Crowe UK’s capability to support our clients.
* Act as a role model for junior members of the team, providing on‑the‑job coaching.
* Adhere to the firm’s risk management policies at all times.
* Deliver work to the highest quality.
* Solid understanding and application of UKGAAP accounting fundamentals and applications.
* Ability to provide fast, intuitive analysis; correctly interpret data, including financial statements and source documents.
* Demonstrate the ability to effectively participate in the audit process with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters.
* Assist and ultimately lead fieldwork on clients’ sites, including liaison with other departments to ensure smooth delivery of the audit process.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement
Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation, driving effectiveness in our teams and providing our clients with a quality service. Entry and progression within the firm is determined solely by the application of objective criteria, personal performance and merit, which is supported by a clearly defined career pathway.
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