Assistant, Audit (School Leaver), Manchester, UK - September 2027

CROWE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe in Manchester offers a fully funded ACA qualification and a four-year structured training contract. You will gain real client exposure from day one and work with a wide range of organisations while developing your professional skills.

As a School Leaver Audit Assistant, you’ll support audit assignments and build your technical, commercial and professional capabilities within the Manchester Audit team. Travel to client sites is required.

Qualifications

• BBC at A Level (or equivalent worth 112 UCAS points).
• GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in Mathematics and English Language.
• Travel to client sites, Crowe offices and training events is required.

Responsibilities

• Support audit engagements and client assignments.
• Analyse financial information and business processes.
• Develop audit and financial reporting knowledge.
• Apply critical thinking and professional scepticism.
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Work on a variety of projects across different sectors.
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality audits and independent insights.

Education

BBC at A Level (or equivalent 112 UCAS points)

GCSE Mathematics and English Language (Grade 4/C or above)

Travel to client sites and Crowe offices

Curious and motivated to develop

Resilient, adaptable and eager to learn

Strong communicator and team player

Analytical and detail-focused

Committed to delivering quality work with integrity

Interested in building a long-term professional career

Job description

Gain a fully funded ACA qualification, work directly with clients from day one and build the foundations for a successful career with a leading national firm.

At a Glance

• Location: Manchester
• Qualification: ACA
• Training Contract: 4 Years
• Entry Requirements: BBC at A Level (or equivalent 112 UCAS points), GCSE Grade 4/C or above in Maths and English

Why Crowe?

At Crowe, you'll combine the opportunities of a leading national firm with the support of close-knit teams. You'll gain real client exposure from the start, take on responsibility early in your career and receive the support needed to develop both professionally and personally.

What You Will Get

• Fully funded ACA qualification.
• Four-year structured training contract.
• Real client exposure from day one.
• Structured learning, mentoring and professional development.
• Experience working with a wide range of organisations.
• Exposure to audit technology and evolving business challenges.
• Clear career progression and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and flexible benefits.
• Inclusive and supportive culture.
• Dedicated wellbeing support throughout your career.

About the Role

As a School Leaver Audit Assistant, you'll support audit assignments for a wide range of organisations while developing your technical, commercial and professional skills.

Alongside practical experience, you'll complete a fully funded four-year ACA training contract, providing the foundations, qualifications and support needed to succeed in your career.

You Will

• Support audit engagements and client assignments.
• Analyse financial information and business processes.
• Develop audit and financial reporting knowledge.
• Apply critical thinking and professional scepticism.
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Work on a variety of projects across different sectors.
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality audits and independent insights.

You will become a valued member of the Manchester Audit team from day one and quickly gain experience working directly with clients and colleagues.

About You

We're looking for people with potential, curiosity and a desire to learn.

You Will Be

• Curious and motivated to develop.
• Resilient, adaptable and eager to learn.
• A strong communicator and team player.
• Analytical and detail-focused.
• Committed to delivering quality work with integrity.
• Interested in building a long-term professional career.

Entry Requirements

• BBC at A Level (or equivalent worth 112 UCAS points).
• GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in Mathematics and English Language.

Travel to client sites, Crowe offices and training events is required.

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 46,000 professionals across 150+ 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.

We are dedicated to driving client success, empowering our people, embracing sustainability, delivering technological change and acting in the public interest.

Diversity & Inclusion

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to succeed. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

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.