Senior Associate, Corporate Audit – Lead Audit Team

ACCA Careers; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe is a leading national firm delivering audit, tax, advisory and consulting services with global reach and local expertise. This role focuses on leading audit assignments, managing on-site teams, and delivering high-quality work within budget while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualified accountants with CCAB membership will oversee complex corporate audits, mentor teams, and contribute to firm-wide improvements.

Qualifications

• CCAB body membership (e.g. ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS, ICAI, AICPA) and ongoing CPD are required.
• Ability to provide practical, proactive business advice while escalating complex issues to partners.
• Experience leading audit teams on corporate client assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit teams on a range of corporate assignments from planning to completion.
• Manage on-site fieldwork and ensure delivery within budget and deadlines.
• Act as principal client contact during on-site fieldwork and liaison with client teams.
• Supervise and develop junior team members and review work for quality.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and reporting to seniors on large, complex audits.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client liaison

Budget management

On-site supervision

Education

CCAB body membership (e.g. ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS, ICAI, AICPA)

CPD commitment

Job description

Crowe is a leading national firm delivering audit, tax, advisory and consulting services with global reach and local expertise. This role focuses on leading audit assignments, managing on-site teams, and delivering high-quality work within budget while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualified accountants with CCAB membership will oversee complex corporate audits, mentor teams, and contribute to firm-wide improvements.