Audit & Compliance Supervisor

ACCA Careers; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national audit and consulting firm is seeking a Supervisor / Assistant Manager for their Compliance team in Cheltenham. The role involves preparing UK statutory financial statements, managing audit work, and ensuring compliance with deadlines. Candidates should have previous experience in public practice, with part qualification in ACA or ACCA highly desirable. The firm offers a supportive culture, study support, and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Study support

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in UK statutory financial preparation or audit is required.
• Part qualified (ACA/ACCA) is highly desirable.
• Study support is available.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review UK statutory financial statements.
• Ensure compliance and manage audit queries.
• Assist the Compliance Team on assigned tasks.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

Part qualified (ACA/ACCA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

IRIS

Job description

About Crowe

Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks in the world, with access to more than 40,000 people in over 140+ countries and across more than 800+ offices globally.

Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow’s questions and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and consulting services.

Crowe is where talented people can realise their potential, are successful and enjoy what they do by making a positive difference to our clients, communities and each other.

At Crowe, our aim is to create a community where regardless of gender, identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, education or background, everyone is valued, can flourish and achieve their full potential.

Our Global Business Solutions team is looking for an experienced Supervisor / Assistant Manager to join their team in our Cheltenham or Bristol office to support our Compliance team.

Job Description

• Preparing and reviewing UK statutory financial statements in accordance with the applicable UK financial reporting framework and standards (i.e. FRS 102)
• Plan, schedule and coordinate audit work and assisting with all audit queries coordinating with both internal accounting teams and drafting clear, concise and accurate emails for clients
• Ensuring compliance work is delivered inside deadlines, with minimal supervision
• Supporting the Compliance Team on assigned tasks and clients; drafting responses to client queries, dealing with ad-hoc queries and using initiative in different situations
• Escalating any issues or concerns to the Compliance line manager as appropriate
• Assisting with compliance work for non-UK companies. Training will be provided for handling third parties

Required Attributes

• Previous experience in UK statutory financial preparation, review and/or audit, gained within public practice, preferably within a business solutions or audit environment.
• Part qualified (ACA/ACCA) highly desirable; ongoing study support can be provided
• Highly organised and able to deal with multiple deadlines and prioritise tasks appropriately
• Ability to deliver consistent responses and high standards first time through high attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to gain trust and develop relationships quickly
• Able to share knowledge within the team and carry out research as needed.
• IT skills - ability to use Microsoft office packages, in particular Excel. Experience with IRIS highly desirable
• An interest in the big picture around what Global Business Solutions and the wider Firm can offer to our clients
• Study support available

Why choose Crowe?

At Crowe we understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace.

Whether you’re working in statutory audit, corporate tax or you’re a marketing or HR specialist, we place our people at the centre of everything that we do; promoting a collaborative, inclusive and friendly culture while remaining passionate about supporting and developing our people as they build their careers.

We listen to our people and adapt to their changing needs alongside the needs of our growing business. We invest in our people to help them be the best they can be.

We value new ideas and innovation, and welcome people who are committed to making a difference by delivering excellent services to our people, clients and communities.

At Crowe, you will find the specialist knowledge, the resources and the commitment to help you build a satisfying and rewarding career, with continued learning and development, highly competitive salaries and flexible benefits.

We want to create the best environment for our people to grow and thrive and recognise the importance of offering a flexible approach to our working environment, which we would be happy to discuss with you further.

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.

Closing Date:25 July 2025

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.