Executive, Business Solutions - Reading, United Kingdom - Crowe UK LLP

Crowe UK LLP

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Reading, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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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 145countries and across 700+ offices globally.

We pride ourselves on looking after our people, whether you're working in corporate tax, statutory audit or you're a marketing or HR specialist, at Crowe we invest in our people to help them be the best they can be.

We understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace, that's why at Crowe our people-focused culture means we value new ideas and innovation, and welcome people who are committed to makinga different by delivering excellent services to our people, clients and communities.

Due to a newly-arising business need, our Thames Valley team are recruiting for a new role to offer crucial support to our Business Services and Tax departments.

Role Overview
We are looking for an Executive to join our fast-paced Business Solutions Group based in our Reading office.

You will be joining our team to support us when we are changing how we prepare and deliver tax compliance work for our office's accounting clients,which to date has been done by the tax team.

This will be an exciting time and you will have the opportunity to influence how our Business Solutions Group and our Tax Group work together to deliver tax services to our clients in conjunction with the accountsprocess.

There are opportunities to expand the role to include further accounting work, not-for-profit accounts and tax work, and / or some personal tax compliance.

Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities could include some or all of the following.

Preparation of Corporation Tax computations, and review of routine computations prepared by others. This will include preparation of Corporation Tax computations and returns where required for charity trading subsidiaries and occasionally for Charitiestoo.
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 through to manager review.
Dealing with basic client queries and problem solving.
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 multi task in an organised manner. You must time plan your own work and client appointments.
Meeting clients facetoface and developing good rapport acting in a professional manner.
Listen to client's needs. Be sympathetic where necessary and remain patient.
Offer clients a valueadded service, tailor accounts to client's 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.

The role requirements

Technical skills, experience & knowledge:

Required:

High standard of Word and Excel.
Diligent and good attention to detail.
Able to work on own initiative, but also be a team player.
Able to focus and concentrate in a busy, fastpaced working environment.
Proven experience of preparation of accounts, corporation tax and VAT returns. Personal tax experience an advantage.

Desirable:

Knowledge of IRIS accounts production, corporation tax and personal tax modules. Training can be provided.
Knowledge of CCH, AlphaTax and Caseware. Training can be provided.
Knowledge of a varied range of accounting software e.g. Xero, Sage, Dext (formerly Receipt Bank), etc.

Qualifications:

Ideally ACA/ACCA/CIMA or CTA qualified, but partqualified with suitable experience will be considered.

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, anopportunity 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 providingour clients with a quality service.