Part Qualified Accountant

Crowe; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and advisory firm in the West Midlands is seeking a dedicated professional to ensure client needs are met with expertise. The ideal candidate will have a qualification in ACCA/ACA/AAT and at least 2 years' experience within an accountancy practice. Responsibilities include preparing statutory accounts, maintaining client relationships, and coaching junior staff. This firm values its people and offers competitive salaries and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Flexible benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA/AAT Qualified, part qualified.
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in an Accountancy Practice Firm.
• Basic knowledge of accounting packages and statutory accounts preparation software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients’ needs are met effectively.
• Assist in preparation of statutory accounts.
• Build client relationships and maintain portfolios.

Skills

ACCA/ACA/AAT Qualified

Minimum 2 years in Accountancy Practice

Basic accounting software knowledge

Understanding of UK GAAP, IFRS, FRS 102

Strong time management

Tools

Xero

Caseware

Job description

About Crowe

Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and risk 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 150 countries and across 798 offices globally.

We pride ourselves on looking after our people, whether you’re working in corporate tax, statutory audit or you’re a marketing or HR specialist - at Crowe we invest in our people to help them be the best they can be.

We understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace, that’s why at Crowe our people-focused culture means 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.

About the role

You will be responsible for ensuring clients’ needs are met in a timely and effective manner whilst ensuring all opportunities for added value are identified.

• Assisting in the preparation of more complex statutory accounts and review of disclosures under a range of accounting frameworks, including FRS102 and IFRS
• Assist with the review of statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Assisting with the preparation, review and submission of VAT and employer taxes i.e., P11D and PSA
• Assisting in the preparation or review of monthly/quarterly management reports for a range of clients
• Preparation of integrated cash flow forecasts
• Review of bookkeeping duties using a variety of accounting software e.g. Xero, Sage
• Preparation or review of corporation tax returns and ad-hoc advice as supported by our tax team.
• Client relationship building and assisting management with maintenance of client portfolios.
• Understanding client internal controls and where weaknesses are identified, suggesting improvements
• Performing on-site assignments/secondments at client’s premises
• Ensuring completion of assigned areas of work within the time budget and deadlines to the standard set and with a minimum of supervision by the manager
• Seeking to continuously improve systems and procedures
• Providing assistance, coaching and mentoring to junior staff as and when required
• Prioritising your own work and deadlines
• Being up to date with technical knowledge and changes in the accountancy profession, driving best practice in the team and ensuring the team continues to develop.
• Monitoring and adhering to deadlines, ensuring client work is completed in line with client expectations.
• Liaising with the other departments in the firm and having awareness services on offer.

About you

• ACCA/ACA/AAT Qualified, part qualified
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in an Accountancy Practice Firm
• Basic knowledge of accounting packages and statutory accounts preparation software (ideally Xero and caseware experience)
• Basic knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and FRS 102
• Strong time management and delegative skills

Why choose Crowe?

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.

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 risk services.

We offer you an opportunity to continue your career and work for a firm that offers stability and knowledge. In addition you can work alongside experienced professionals who put the client at the heart of everything they do.

At Crowe, you will find the expertise, the resources and, above all, the commitment to help you build a satisfying and rewarding career. In return we can offer you continued career development, highly competitive salaries and flexible benefits. Plus an opportunity to work for a firm that truly values its people.

Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation and believe that diversity and inclusivity are key drivers of effectiveness and in 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.

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

Closing Date: 17 October 2025

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