Business Advisory & Accounting Executive

We are a well-established and growing top 15 firm with a strong reputation for providing a high quality service, with areas of technical expertise in Corporate Business, Non Profit, Pension Funds, Professional Practice and Private Clients. We are looking for an ambitious Executive to join our successful and growing Business Accounting & Advisory team based in Central London. You will be joining a talented team committed to delivering a high quality service to a varied portfolio of clients.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory accounts and review of disclosures under a range of accounting frameworks, including IFRS, UK GAAP (FRS 101, FRS 102, FRS 105).
• Preparation of management reporting for our outsourcing clients.
• Liaising with auditors as necessary.
• Bookkeeping duties using a variety of accounting software e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks.
• Client VAT Return preparation, review and submission.
• Meeting clients face-to-face and developing a good rapport acting in a professional manner.
• Assisting junior members of staff and mentoring where appropriate.
• Manage time costs that are being charged to clients and deal appropriately with jobs that are envisaged to go over budget.
• Take responsibility for your work and must be able to multi-task in an organised manner.
• Time planning your own work and client appointments.
• Ensure you understand the services that Crowe can offer and identify areas that a client could benefit from other services - discuss cross selling opportunities with the client Manager/Partner.
• Basic preparation of Corporation Tax computations.
• Understand client’s internal controls and where weaknesses are identified, suggest improvements.
• Understanding a wide range of industries and looking to add value as much as possible.

Technical skills, experience & knowledge

• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA..)
• Ability to support and mentor team members.
• An exceptional team player with the ability to prioritise.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting packages and statutory accounts preparation software.
• Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience managing client assignments.
• Ability to understand the needs of the client and act accordingly.
• The ability to act as client relationship manager on a portfolio of clients.
• Effective time and project management skills.
• Ability to use own initiative and think independently in order to resolve issues.
• Commitment to their personal development, being willing to undertake the necessary training to fulfil the main duties and skill sets of the grade.
• Is pro-active and enthusiastic, looking for business opportunities and methods of improving service delivery.

At Crowe we understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace. We place our people at the centre of everything that we do; promoting a collaborative, inclusive and friendly culture while remaining passionate about supporting and developing our people as they build their careers. We listen to our people and adapt to their changing needs alongside the needs of our growing business. We invest in our people to help them be the best they can be. We value new ideas and innovation, and welcome people who are committed to making a difference by delivering excellent services to our people, clients and communities. At Crowe, you will find the specialist knowledge, the resources and the commitment to help you build a satisfying and rewarding career, with continued learning and development, highly competitive salaries and flexible benefits. We want to create the best environment for our people to grow and thrive and recognise the importance of offering a flexible approach to our working environment, which we would be happy to discuss with you further. Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation, driving effectiveness in our teams and 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 which is supported by a clearly defined career pathway.

Closing Date: 27 March 2026

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