Associate Supervisor, Global Business Solutions

Crowe is a leading national firm offering audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services with global reach and local expertise. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks worldwide, we have access to over 46,000 professionals across 150+ countries and more than 800 offices globally.

Our vision is to be a leader in our chosen markets, creating lasting value for our clients and our people and being a trusted partner in their success.

We are dedicated to driving client success, empowering our people, embracing sustainability, delivering technological change and acting in the public interest.

• Prepare, review and finalise UK statutory financial statements for a diverse portfolio of clients in accordance with applicable UK GAAP, primarily FRS 102.
• Manage the end-to-end statutory accounts process, ensuring all assignments are delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with agreed deadlines.
• Plan, coordinate and support external audit engagements, acting as a key point of contact between clients, auditors and internal accounting teams.
• Proactively manage audit requests and queries, providing timely, clear and technically accurate responses to facilitate efficient audit completion.
• Review financial information for completeness, consistency and compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support the preparation and review of corporation tax computations and related compliance requirements where applicable.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing excellent service and acting as a trusted advisor on compliance-related matters.
• Draft professional correspondence and technical responses to client queries, providing practical and commercially focused solutions.
• Monitor assignment progress, manage multiple client deadlines and ensure work is completed to a consistently high standard.
• Assist with the onboarding of new clients and the transition of work into the compliance function.
• Support compliance and reporting requirements for non-UK entities, working with overseas advisors and service providers as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiencies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
• Provide coaching and support to junior team members, sharing technical knowledge and best practices.
• Escalate technical issues, client concerns and operational risks to management in a timely manner.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK accounting standards, legislation and regulatory developments affecting clients.

We are open to applications from individuals at different stages of their career and you do not need to already be working at Supervisor level to be considered for this role. We are particularly interested in individuals from a Management Accounts, Business Services, Outsourcing or similar accounting background who have strong core accounting skills, the right attitude and a willingness to develop.

Candidates currently working at Associate level are encouraged to apply where they can demonstrate the relevant foundational skills and an appetite to take on greater responsibility. We are looking for potential as well as experience, and support will be provided to help the successful candidate develop into the wider responsibilities of the role.

• Previous experience preparing and reviewing UK statutory financial statements within a public practice, business services, outsourcing or audit environment.
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP, particularly FRS 102.
• Experience coordinating external audits and managing auditor relationships.
• Knowledge of UK compliance requirements and statutory reporting obligations.
• Exposure to bookkeeping, management accounts, corporation tax or wider compliance services would be advantageous.
• ACA or ACCA part-qualified, finalist or qualified candidate preferred.
• Experience using accounting and compliance software such as IRIS, Case Ware, or similar systems would be beneficial.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting capabilities.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to engage professionally with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently…