Assistant, Audit (School Leaver) Thames Valley, UK - September 2026

About Crowe

Crowe is a leading national firm offering audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services with global reach and local expertise. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks worldwide, we have access to over 40,000 professionals across 140+ countries and more than 800 offices globally.

Our vision is to be a leader in our chosen markets, creating lasting value for our clients and our people and being a trusted partner in their success.

We are dedicated to driving client success, empowering our people, embracing sustainability, delivering technological change and acting in the public interest.

The team

Our Audit team focus on delivering a high-quality audit, responsive to the needs of the business. Auditing and financial reporting is at the core of financial governance for any organisation, and our audit team responds quickly to the ever-changing business climate. Applying a questioning mind and critically assessing information that organisations provide, you will demonstrate the ability to challenge, develop your skills to deliver independent insights, and apply high-quality audit expertise.

You will be a valued member of the Thames Valley (Reading) team from day one and will get involved with client work quickly, exposing you to the depth of services that Crowe provides and the wide variety of organisations that we advise.

The role

Whilst undertaking the school leaver audit assistant position, you will complete a 4-year apprenticeship training contract where you will study towards the ACA qualification, providing the foundations for your development and giving you the qualifications and tools you need to succeed in your career.

Our programme will empower you to learn new skills as well as harness existing skills to work on multiple exciting projects as well as study towards your professional qualification.

Our entry requirements

• BBC (or 112 UCAS points) from three A Levels (or equivalent)
• GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in Mathematics and English Language

The ability to travel to clients and other offices is essential for the role, and a full UK driving license is preferred. Throughout your training programme, you will also be required to attend off-site external training, where overnight stays are necessary.

The person

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. Those who are curious, resilient and agile will thrive.

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?

Whatever career you choose, whether in audit, tax, marketing or HR, we can offer you a rewarding and clear career pathway, designed to help you develop your existing talents as well as discovering new ones, positioning you to make a meaningful difference to our ever-growing and varied client base.

At Crowe we foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, and we will encourage, support and guide you on an exciting professional journey of self-discovery.

We value innovation and welcome those committed to making a difference for our clients, communities, and colleagues. With access to expert knowledge, continuous learning, competitive salaries, and flexible benefits, you will have the tools to build a rewarding career.

We are committed to diversity in our teams, equal opportunity and merit-based progression. We promote a healthy working environment with flexible working approach alongside dedicated wellbeing support, helping our people to thrive both professionally and personally.

Following changes to government policy in April 2024, we only accept applications from individuals with an existing, permanent, right to live and work in the UK.

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