Corporate Audit Associate

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 in the world, with access to more than 40,000 people in over 140+ countries and across more than 800+ offices globally.

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 consulting services.

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.

Due to continued growth in our Cheltenham office, we are recruiting an Associate, Audit to join our Audit/Assurance team. You will be responsible for delivery of client‑based assignments, ensuring the team’s audit work and reporting is of high quality. This role will include leading and coaching team members as well as managing relationships with clients. The person in this role will also contribute to the success of the business unit, which will involve wider business and people development.

• Studying towards ACA/ACCA qualification
• Significant auditing and accounting experience (ideally UKGAAP)
• Experience of corporates desirable
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and ideally Case Ware
• A passion for client service
• Display energy and enthusiasm and a focus on achieving results
• A keenness to further own personal development and career goals

• Demonstrating personal commitment to work and team success; showing positive attitude and enthusiasm for work and taking initiative to improve process/situations when appropriate.
• Consistently treating colleagues with fairness and respect, helping to provide opportunities for everyone to contribute and succeed.
• Providing and being receptive to regular and constructive feedback that improves self and others; continually developing skills and knowledge.
• Influencing, changing and shaping the direction of a particular activity, either internally and/or externally.
• Coaching junior members of staff through sharing experience and knowledge appropriately.
• Providing on‑the‑job training for developing auditing skills and familiarity with the firm’s audit methodology.
• Participating in service line, office and firm‑wide activities.

• Act as part of a team, or the first point of contact for our clients on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Demonstrate excellent writing and communication skills (proficient in Excel and Word).
• Anticipate client needs and communicate effectively with clients in both written and verbal exchanges.
• Act at all times with the Firm’s best interests in mind. Acts with integrity in all dealings.
• Assist in the planning, execution and finalisation of all areas of the audit assignment, providing solutions and seeking input for areas of concern and judgement.
• Demonstrate understanding of the different types of risk and the Firm’s approach and policies for managing risk in relevant business and applicable legal and regulatory rules.
• Consider and manage risk (reputational, operational and credit) in all interactions with clients.
• Show a sense of urgency and understand how work (speed, attention to detail, and quality) impacts the Firm’s ability to serve clients.
• Produce work for the team leader and Manager and/or Partner review, clearly highlighting issues and providing potential solutions.
• Demonstrate business development skills and identify additional sales opportunities.
• Apply a solution‑based approach to problem solving.
• Identify areas requiring improvement in the client’s business processes and possible recommendations; assist with preparation of Audit Findings Reports to be provided to the client.
• Be aware of progress against the audit budget and explain variances to the Manager.
• Travel to other UK offices as required; willingness to travel is essential.

• Ability to execute work efficiently, delivering excellent…