Assistant, Business Advisory & Accounting

Assistant, Business Advisory & Accounting
About Crowe

Crowe is a leading national firm offering audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services with global reach and localexpertise. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks worldwide, we have access to over 40,000 professionals across 140+ 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 technologicalchangeand acting in the public interest.

The Business Advisory & Accounting Assistant will support qualified staff, managers and senior managers in the delivery of accounting and advisory services to a varied portfolio of clients.

The role provides exposure to management reporting, financial statement preparation, corporation tax, bookkeeping and day-to-day finance support, enabling the individual to build strong technical foundations and develop an understanding of how clients’ businesses operate.

The role will also involve developing professional relationships with clients and, over time, taking increasing responsibility for day-to-day client interaction. As experience and professional studies progress, the individual will be expected to assume broader responsibilities and contribute to more complex assignments.

• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts under UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly management reports for a varied client base.
• Undertake bookkeeping, reconciliations and day-to-day finance support using software such as Xero, Quick Books and Net Suite.
• Prepare working papers and maintain accurate accounting records to support client deliverables.
• Assist with VAT, employer taxes and basic corporation tax compliance.
• Develop technical knowledge and continue building accounting, finance and advisory skills appropriate to the role.
• Manage assigned work effectively, ensuring delivery to agreed deadlines and assuming increasing responsibility as appropriate.
• Communicate with clients on routine matters, respond to queries in a timely and professional manner, and escal…
• Work closely with colleagues and clients to support the delivery of a high-quality, responsive service.

• Support to continue ACCA or ACA studies within a collaborative team environment.
• Hands‑on experience, supported by guidance from experienced colleagues.
• Opportunities to develop technical skills and commercial awareness.
• A clear platform for progression as experience and professional studies develop.

• Studying towards ACCA or ACA.
• Around one to two years’ experience in accountancy practice or a similar environment.
• A proactive, ambitious and collaborative approach, with the ability to learn quickly, take ownership of assigned tasks and manage priorities effectively.
• Comfortable working with accounting technology and digital tools, with an aptitude for learning new systems quickly and adapting to changing ways of working.
• Experience of accounting software such as Xero, Quick Books, Caseware and IRIS would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to take on new challenges.

Whatever career you choose, whether in audit, tax, marketing or HR, we can offer you a rewarding and clear career pathway, designed to help you develop your existing talents as well as discovering new ones, positioning you to make a meaningful difference to our ever‑growing and varied client base.

At Crowe we foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, and we will encourage,support and guide you on an exciting professional journey of self‑discovery.

We value innovation and welcome those committed to making a difference for our clients, communities, and colleagues. With access to expert knowledge, continuous learning, competitive salaries, and flexible benefits, you will have the tools to build a rewarding career.

We are committed to diversity in our teams, equalopportunityand merit‑based progression. We promote a healthy working environment with flexible working approach alongside dedicated wellbeing support, helping our people to thrive both professionally and personally.

Following changes to government policy in April 2024, we only accept applications from individuals with an existing, permanent, right to live and work in the UK.

Closing Date: 31 July 2026

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.