Job description
About Crowe
Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and risk 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 38,000 people in more than 145 countries and across 700+ offices globally.
To start your Crowe UK journey within Risk & Assurance, you would be part of the NFP business which is currently the No.1 provider of audit services within the UK.
Risk & Assurance provide a range of assurance and advisory services to a range of clients, predominantly within the Non Profit space, as well as supporting a number of corporate and financial services organisations. The work is varied and includes outsourced and co-sourced internal audit services, risk management support, technology assurance, cyber security, data analytics, data protection, Finance Function reviews and wider consultancy pieces. The team has experienced a period of rapid and sustained growth and is bringing in a dedicated graduate intake to work within the business.
You will work with our comprehensive portfolio of clients in Non Profit but also gain exposure to our corporate clients within Risk & Assurance to help broaden your experience. Given the work is a mix of core internal audit and advisory, there will be exposure to a range of challenges, working in a fast paced and changeable environment.
You will study via the ICAEW pathway and study the ACA qualification over 3 years:
First Year:
- Your first year would consist of supporting a range of assignments, developing your core skills in internal audit and working on a range of reviews with the seniors and managers.
- You will be completing the ICAEW Certificate level modules of Accounting, Assurance, Business & Finance, Law, Management Information and Principles of Taxation.
Second Year:
- Your second year will involve taking on more standalone and complex reviews, including undertaking a range of non-financial systems reviews.
- You will use the experience gained in order to build wider relationships with the client organisations.
- You would also provide buddy support to the new graduate intake.
- You will also complete the ICAEW Professional Level modules including Business and Planning, Business Strategy and Financial Management. While covering off Audit & Assurance, Financial Accounting & Reporting and Tax Compliance.
Third Year:
- Taking on responsibility for the planning of individual assignments.
- Supporting the completion of tender submissions and identifying opportunities to support clients in their regulatory and compliance challenges.
- Leading assignments on site with the new members of the team, providing advice and support.
- Sitting and passing exams.
- In this final year, you will complete the ICAEW advanced level modules including Corporate reporting, Strategic Business Management and a Case study.
Our minimum requirements:
- An expected or achieved 2:2 or equivalent.
- BBB (or equivalent UCAS points) from three A Levels (or equivalent).
- GCSE grade 5 or above in Maths & English Language.
Why choose Crowe?
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.
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 risk services.
We offer you an opportunity to continue your career and work for a firm that offers stability and knowledge. In addition you can work alongside experienced professionals who put the client at the heart of everything they do.
At Crowe, you will find the expertise, the resources and, above all, the commitment to help you build a satisfying and rewarding career. In return we can offer you continued career development, highly competitive salaries and flexible benefits. Plus an opportunity to work for a firm that truly values its people.
Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation and believe that diversity and inclusivity are key drivers of effectiveness and in providing our clients with a quality service.
Entry and progression within the firm is determined solely by the application of objective criteria, personal performance and merit.
We want to create the best environment for our staff to thrive. We recognise the importance of offering a flexible approach to our working environment and we would be happy to discuss with you further.