Assistant, Business Solutions - Reading

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.

At Crowe, our aim is to create a community where regardless of gender, identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, education or background, everyone is valued, can flourish and achieve their full potential.

Assistant, Business Solutions

Thames Valley

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our fast-paced Business Solutions Group based in our Thames Valley office. Our Business Solutions team offer a wide range of services to our many clients including accounts preparation, bookkeeping, financial reporting, cloud accounting, company secretarial, outsourcing, payroll and tax returns. You will benefit from gaining broad exposure in a supportive environment – study support to develop your professional status will be offered.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements for Companies, Partnerships and sole traders to manager review.
• Preparation of Charity Accounts through to manager review
• Preparation of year end accounts from incomplete records through to manager review.
• Basic preparation of Corporation Tax computations to review stage.
• Dealing with basic client queries and problem solving.
• Ad-hoc bookkeeping duties (in-house and/or onsite) for our BSG clients using a range of accounting software as applicable.
• Preparation of periodical management accounts for our BSG clients and reporting in their required format to review stage.
• VAT Return preparation.
• Adhering to deadlines or at least notifying the client and Manager where problems are likely to arise.
• Take responsibility for your work and must be able to multitask in an organised manner. You must time plan your own work and client appointments.
• Meeting clients face-to-face and developing good rapport acting in a professional manner.
• Listen to clients’ needs. Be sympathetic where necessary and remain patient.
• Writing professional letters and emails to clients. Ensure the client can understand what we are telling them.
• Offer clients a value-added service, tailor accounts to clients’ needs and recognise what information they are looking for from their reports and accounts. Understand their internal controls and where weaknesses are identified, suggest improvements.
• 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.
• Helping others within the department and acting as a team player.

Qualifications required

• AAT part-qualified
• Proven experience of preparation of accounts and VAT returns
• High standard of Word and Excel.
• Diligent with good attention to detail.
• Able to work on own initiative, but also be a team player.
• Able to focus and concentrate in a busy, fast-paced working environment.

Desirable

• Bookkeeping using Xero/Sage – training can be provided.
• Knowledge of CaseWare accounts or IRIS accounts / corporation tax modules. Training can be provided.
• Knowledge of a varied range of accounting software e.g., Xero, Sage, Dext (formerly Receipt Bank), etc.

Why choose Crowe?

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.

Whether you’re working in statutory audit, corporate tax or you’re a marketing or HR specialist, 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..