Associate Supervisor, Statutory Accounts & Compliance

Crowe UK; West of England; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Crowe UK is seeking an accounting professional to prepare and review UK statutory financial statements under UK GAAP (FRS 102) and to coordinate external audits for a varied client portfolio. You will work closely with clients, auditors and internal teams to ensure accurate reporting and timely delivery.

The role offers exposure to ongoing compliance work, coaching junior staff, and opportunities to progress toward ACA/ACCA qualifications within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Formación

• Experience preparing and reviewing UK statutory financial statements in a public practice or outsourcing environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, especially FRS 102.
• Experience coordinating external audits and managing auditor relationships.
• Familiarity with UK compliance and statutory reporting obligations.
• Experience with bookkeeping, management accounts or wider compliance services is advantageous.
• ACA or ACCA part-qualified, finalist or qualified candidates preferred.
• Experience with accounting software such as IRIS or CaseWare is beneficial.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, review and finalise UK statutory financial statements for a diverse client portfolio under UK GAAP (FRS 102).
• Manage end-to-end statutory accounts process and meet deadlines with accuracy.
• Plan and coordinate external audits, acting as main liaison between clients, auditors and internal teams.
• Provide timely, clear responses to audit requests and queries.
• Review financial information for completeness and regulatory compliance.
• Support corporation tax computations and related compliance where applicable.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor on compliance matters.
• Draft professional correspondence and provide commercially-focused solutions to client queries.
• Monitor progress, manage multiple deadlines and maintain high-quality work.
• Onboard new clients and assist in transitioning work to the compliance function.
• Support non-UK entities with compliance and reporting in collaboration with overseas advisors.
• Identify process improvements to boost efficiency and contribute to team initiatives.
• Coach junior team members and share technical knowledge and best practices.
• Escalate issues and risks to management in a timely manner.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK accounting standards and regulatory developments.

Conocimientos

UK GAAP

Audit coordination

Excel

IRIS

CaseWare

Data analysis

Educación

ACA/ACCA part-qualified

Herramientas

IRIS

CaseWare

Descripción del empleo

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.

Job Description

• Prepare, review and finalise UK statutory financial statements for a diverse portfolio of clients in accordance with applicable UK GAAP, primarily FRS 102.
• Manage the end-to-end statutory accounts process, ensuring all assignments are delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with agreed deadlines.
• Plan, coordinate and support external audit engagements, acting as a key point of contact between clients, auditors and internal accounting teams.
• Proactively manage audit requests and queries, providing timely, clear and technically accurate responses to facilitate efficient audit completion.
• Review financial information for completeness, consistency and compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support the preparation and review of corporation tax computations and related compliance requirements where applicable.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing excellent service and acting as a trusted advisor on compliance-related matters.
• Draft professional correspondence and technical responses to client queries, providing practical and commercially focused solutions.
• Monitor assignment progress, manage multiple client deadlines and ensure work is completed to a consistently high standard.
• Assist with the onboarding of new clients and the transition of work into the compliance function.
• Support compliance and reporting requirements for non-UK entities, working with overseas advisors and service providers as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiencies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
• Provide coaching and support to junior team members, sharing technical knowledge and best practices.
• Escalate technical issues, client concerns and operational risks to management in a timely manner.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK accounting standards, legislation and regulatory developments affecting clients.

Who We’re Looking For

We are open to applications from individuals at different stages of their career and you do not need to already be working at Supervisor level to be considered for this role. We are particularly interested in individuals from a Management Accounts, Business Services, Outsourcing or similar accounting background who have strong core accounting skills, the right attitude and a willingness to develop.

Candidates currently working at Associate level are encouraged to apply where they can demonstrate the relevant foundational skills and an appetite to take on greater responsibility. We are looking for potential as well as experience, and support will be provided to help the successful candidate develop into the wider responsibilities of the role.

Required Attributes

Technical Skills & Experience

• Previous experience preparing and reviewing UK statutory financial statements within a public practice, business services, outsourcing or audit environment.
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP, particularly FRS 102.
• Experience coordinating external audits and managing auditor relationships.
• Knowledge of UK compliance requirements and statutory reporting obligations.
• Exposure to bookkeeping, management accounts, corporation tax or wider compliance services would be advantageous.
• ACA or ACCA part-qualified, finalist or qualified candidate preferred.
• Experience using accounting and compliance software such as IRIS, CaseWare, or similar systems would be beneficial.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting capabilities.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to engage professionally with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing positively within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise judgement and initiative.
• A proactive and client-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service.
• Ability to build credibility and develop strong working relationships quickly.
• Willingness to learn, develop technical expertise and support continuous professional development.
• Interest in understanding clients’ broader business needs and identifying opportunities to add value through the wider firm’s service offerings.

Enhanced "Ideal Candidate" Section

The successful candidate will be an ambitious accounting professional with experience in UK statutory accounts preparation and audit coordination, gained within a professional practice environment. They will possess strong technical knowledge, excellent client-facing skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. The role offers significant exposure to a varied client portfolio, ongoing professional development and support towards ACA/ACCA qualification where required.

Why choose Crowe?

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 communities, colleagues, and clients. 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 an agile 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.