Assistant, Forensic Services (School Leaver) Manchester UK - September 2025

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 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 risk 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.

What to expect

You will have the opportunity to work on a range of dispute, investigation, fraud and cyber-crime engagements with experience across a range of industries allowing the individual to develop different skills.

Typically our team works on matters including, post-transaction disputes, minority shareholder disputes, fraud investigations, accounting investigations, matrimonial disputes over assets, breach of contract disputes and loss of profit disputes.  The work is varied, providing you with the opportunity to work with a range of clients from individuals to SMEs to large corporates.

As part of a national team, you will have the scope to work alongside all our Partners operating a hybrid model with a presence in London, Birmingham and Manchester.

As an integral part of our growing team, you will be able to actively contribute to the continued growth of this service offering by helping to ensure client expectations are met.  You will also have the opportunity to input into our business development plans to help shape the future of our work and the clients that we work with.

Your Study Route

On joining Crowe, you will work towards the ACA qualification, providing the foundations for your development, and giving you the qualifications and tools, you need to succeed in your career.

You will be supported throughout your studies by our People Development team at Crowe, and a talent coach from your study provider.

Whatever your ambitions, your professional development will continue well beyond your trainee years. 

Our minimum requirements

BBC (or 112 UCAS points) from three A Levels (or equivalent)

GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in Maths and English Language

The ability to travel to clients and other offices is essential for the role.

Throughout your training programme, you will also be required to attend off-site external training, where overnight stays are necessary.

Your application will not be based on academic performance alone. You will be required to demonstrate the strengths and qualities which underpin our core values, including personal drive, integrity and teamwork.

If you do not meet all the entry requirements, you may still be considered if the rest of your application is strong. If you have any extenuating circumstances that you believe we should consider, and you are comfortable sharing, please let our recruitment team know and this will be looked at alongside your application.

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.