Technician - Entry (Apprentice) Division Client Services Team

Crowe Global; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm seeks an experienced Supervisor / Assistant Manager to join its Compliance team in Cheltenham or Bristol. Key responsibilities include preparing UK statutory financial statements and coordinating audit work. Candidates should have prior experience in financial preparation or audit, and a part qualification (ACA/ACCA) is preferred. Strong organizational skills and excellent communication abilities are essential. The firm offers study support and is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment.

Benefits

Study support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in UK statutory financial preparation or audit in public practice.
• Part qualification in ACA/ACCA is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review UK statutory financial statements in accordance with FRS 102.
• Plan and coordinate audit work and address audit queries.
• Draft concise emails for client communication.

Skills

UK statutory financial preparation

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

IT skills – Microsoft Office

Ability to deliver high standards

Education

Part qualification (ACA/ACCA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

IRIS

Job description

Job Overview

Experienced Supervisor / Assistant Manager to join our Compliance team in our Cheltenham or Bristol office.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing UK statutory financial statements in accordance with FRS 102.
• Planning, scheduling and coordinating audit work and assisting with all audit queries.
• Coordinating with internal accounting teams and drafting clear, concise, and accurate emails for clients.
• Ensuring compliance work is delivered on time, with minimal supervision.
• Supporting the Compliance Team on assigned tasks and clients; drafting responses to client queries, dealing with ad‑hoc inquiries and exercising 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, or audit, gained within public practice and preferably within a business solutions or audit environment.
• Part qualification (ACA/ACCA) highly desirable; ongoing study support can be provided.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise tasks appropriately.
• Ability to deliver consistent responses and high standards on the first attempt and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to quickly gain trust and develop relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Willingness to share knowledge within the team and conduct research as needed.
• IT skills – proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with IRIS is highly desirable.
• Interest in the broader vision of Global Business Solutions and the wider Firm’s client services.
• Study support available.

Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment.