Corporate Audit Senior Associate

CROWE; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CROWE is seeking an Assistant Manager in Audit to lead audit teams and manage client relationships. This role requires a qualified Accountant with CCAB membership, focusing on corporate clients and complex audit assignments. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and offers career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Flexible benefits

Career growth opportunities

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with CCAB membership.
• Experience with complex groups and audits.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Managing and executing statutory audits from planning to completion.
• Supervising audit teams and ensuring timely completion.
• Serving as principal client contact during audits.

Skills

Business advice

Audit risk management

Team management

Education

Membership in a CCAB body

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 worldwide, with access to over 40,000 professionals across more than 140 countries and 800+ offices globally.

Our vision is to be recognized as essential to our clients' future success by helping them answer tomorrow’s questions and make smart decisions that create lasting value through high-quality services in audit, tax, advisory, and consulting.

Crowe offers a workplace where talented individuals can realize their potential, succeed, and enjoy their work by making a positive impact on clients, communities, and colleagues.

We are committed to fostering a diverse community where everyone is valued and can achieve their full potential regardless of gender, identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, education, or background.

Responsibilities

1. Managing and executing statutory audits, overseeing all stages from planning to completion.
2. Taking initiative and managing audit teams to ensure timely completion within the budget.
3. Serving as the principal client contact during on-site fieldwork.
4. Supervising on-site teams and supporting their development.
5. Delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.
6. Reviewing team work, supervising associates, and assisting senior managers with project management and client communication.
7. Reporting to a Senior Manager on complex audits and managing a small client portfolio as a manager.
8. Ensuring work profitability and adherence to professional standards and client satisfaction.
9. Supporting the team to deliver quality audits and providing insightful feedback to clients.
10. Contributing to continuous improvement within the team.
11. Managing assurance and risk management projects, liaising with clients, and preparing reports.

Purpose of the role

As a qualified Accountant, Assistant Managers in our Audit division lead teams on various audit assignments, with a focus on corporate clients. This role requires expertise in handling complex groups and reporting structures.

• Adhere to deadlines and communicate proactively about potential issues.
• Identify opportunities for additional services from other firm experts.
• Manage work in progress and billing processes.
• Perform additional duties as needed.
• Experience with complex groups and liaising with component auditors is highly desirable.

Technical skills, experience & knowledge

• Provide practical business advice and escalate significant issues to the partner.
• Thorough understanding of business cycle controls and audit risks, recognizing control deficiencies.

Required Qualifications

• Membership in a CCAB body (e.g., ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS, ICAI, AICPA).
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in relevant areas.

Why choose Crowe?

Crowe offers a platform for talented individuals to succeed and enjoy their work, making a positive difference. We aim to be essential to our clients' success by providing top-tier services.

We provide opportunities for career growth, stability, and working alongside experienced professionals committed to client-centric service. We offer competitive salaries, flexible benefits, and a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusivity.

Crowe is dedicated to equal opportunity employment and values diversity, believing it enhances effectiveness and service quality. Progression within the firm is based on merit and performance. We also offer flexible working arrangements to support our employees' needs.