Looking to start your Audit career in Summer 2025? Are you curious and inquisitive? Do you enjoy asking questions and working out how things tick?

Whether you have just completed your A Levels, your Degree or just had some time out – our pathway that can help you work towards being a qualified accountant!

Our Audit teams are based at our Reading office. As an Audit Trainee, you will assist the audit team in the management and delivery of statutory audit for a variety of our clients.

The start date for this role will be late August/early September 2025. We will be hosting Assessment Centres in January 2025

Here at Cooper Parry, we’re in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in, continuously strive to keep learning – whether they are a trainee or a Partner – and be brave, willing to step out of their comfort zone and tackle new challenges. And above all of that, be nice!

Studying for a professional qualification and working is not an easy pathway. You will need to be committed and have amazing project management skills to balance studies and the day job. You need to be curious about companies and see our work as part of their success.

• If you are a graduate our minimum requirement would be a completed degree and having gained a minimum of 3 A Levels or equivalent with grades BBC (with a minimum of one A Level in numerical or business-related subjects)
• If you are a school leaver our minimum requirement would be to have completed a minimum of 3 A Levels or equivalent with grades BBC (with a minimum of one A Level in numerical or business-related subjects)

At Cooper Parry we are mindful of candidates who may have extenuating circumstances whilst completing their education and did not meet the minimum academic requirements. We would be open to discuss and explore the pathway that matches you the best and welcome you to apply for the role, but please notify us of your extenuating circumstances that affected your results.

So, we look for people who...

• Have great attention to detail, with a passion for numbers and a knack for following processes
• Possess great communication skills, can build rapport and are comfortable approaching clients
• Can adapt to changing priorities and work in different teams
• Able to multitask - processing data, chasing information and prioritising your own workload
• Are excited about Audit and driven to succeed in the role and qualification

About the day to day…

• Detailed review and documentation of client information (invoices, bank statements, payroll reports, transactions in the year)
• Assess the accuracy and reliability of client information and participate in client year end stocktake attendance (could be on weekends/around Christmas)
• Daily communication with various members of client finance teams to understand their systems and information
• Assist in preparing financial statements in our audit software
• Play a key part in meeting client deadlines, which can sometimes be quite tight!
• Working in small teams undertaking financial testing contributing your part to the audit of the company’s financial statements

Alongside the day-to-day, you will also study for your ACA Chartered Accountant Qualification through attending college courses and on the job training.

The pathway to qualification takes around 3 years if you’re a Graduate - or 4 years as a School Leaver – and you’ll be supported along the way by your colleagues, Managers and our dedicated Student Support Manager.

Click here to learn more about the Audit team

We’re no ordinary firm of accountants and business advisers. And this means we don’t give ordinary advice.

We’re straight-talking, we put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service free from unnecessary red tape.

This is what’s made us the fastest growing firm of accountants in the UK... and our vision is to continue.

Over the last couple years alone, we have achieved some fantastic feats:

• Ranked No.1 in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index in 2022
• Were Best Companies No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to work for in the UK in 2023
• Became B Corp certified in 2023! Measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow

What's in it for you...

We put our people at the heart of our culture. If our people love working here then they do amazing work, that’s why we offer things like:

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• No dress code – just “wear something!”
• An amazing wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

We know everyone performs their best when they feel welcomed and supported to bring their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will work with you to ensure you have all you need to achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

Interested?

If you’d like to be considered for this role, please click apply, upload your CV and follow next steps, you can find out more about our process, please check out our “What to expect section!”