UK Statutory Accounts & Audit Lead

Crowe UK; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe UK is seeking an accounting professional to prepare and review UK statutory financial statements under UK GAAP (FRS 102) and to coordinate external audits for a varied client portfolio. You will work closely with clients, auditors and internal teams to ensure accurate reporting and timely delivery.

The role offers exposure to ongoing compliance work, coaching junior staff, and opportunities to progress toward ACA/ACCA qualifications within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and reviewing UK statutory financial statements in a public practice or outsourcing environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, especially FRS 102.
• Experience coordinating external audits and managing auditor relationships.
• Familiarity with UK compliance and statutory reporting obligations.
• Experience with bookkeeping, management accounts or wider compliance services is advantageous.
• ACA or ACCA part-qualified, finalist or qualified candidates preferred.
• Experience with accounting software such as IRIS or CaseWare is beneficial.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and finalise UK statutory financial statements for a diverse client portfolio under UK GAAP (FRS 102).
• Manage end-to-end statutory accounts process and meet deadlines with accuracy.
• Plan and coordinate external audits, acting as main liaison between clients, auditors and internal teams.
• Provide timely, clear responses to audit requests and queries.
• Review financial information for completeness and regulatory compliance.
• Support corporation tax computations and related compliance where applicable.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor on compliance matters.
• Draft professional correspondence and provide commercially-focused solutions to client queries.
• Monitor progress, manage multiple deadlines and maintain high-quality work.
• Onboard new clients and assist in transitioning work to the compliance function.
• Support non-UK entities with compliance and reporting in collaboration with overseas advisors.
• Identify process improvements to boost efficiency and contribute to team initiatives.
• Coach junior team members and share technical knowledge and best practices.
• Escalate issues and risks to management in a timely manner.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK accounting standards and regulatory developments.

Skills

UK GAAP

Audit coordination

Excel

IRIS

CaseWare

Data analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA part-qualified

Tools

IRIS

CaseWare

Job description

Crowe UK is seeking an accounting professional to prepare and review UK statutory financial statements under UK GAAP (FRS 102) and to coordinate external audits for a varied client portfolio. You will work closely with clients, auditors and internal teams to ensure accurate reporting and timely delivery.

The role offers exposure to ongoing compliance work, coaching junior staff, and opportunities to progress toward ACA/ACCA qualifications within a collaborative and supportive environment.