Cooper Parry

Audits charities, educational institutions, and other not-for-profit organisations by reviewing financial records, testing data accuracy, and preparing audit reports while studying towards the ACA qualification.About the role...Ready to kick‑start your Audit career and join a firm that does things differently? If you’re naturally curious, always asking why, and keen to understand how businesses really work, you’re in the right place.Whether you’re finishing up your A Levels, wrapping up your Degree, or taken time out to figure out what matters to you, we’ve built a pathway that supports your growth and helps you become a qualified accountant — without losing yourself along the way.This role sits within our Not-for-Profit Audit team, based in our East and West Midlands offices. You’ll begin your journey specialising in audits for charities, educational institutions, and other purpose-driven organisations that make a real difference in society. Alongside this, you’ll also gain exposure to other audit areas such as Private Business, Big Business, and Pensions, giving you a well-rounded foundation in both financial and mission-led auditing.About you...At Cooper Parry, shared success is the heartbeat of everything we do. We learn together, challenge each other, and back people who want to grow.Studying for a professional qualification while working is no small feat. It takes commitment, resilience, and the ability to juggle priorities. But if you’re excited by the idea of understanding how businesses and pension schemes operate, keen to make a difference, and driven to keep improving — you’ll fit right in.Graduates: You’ll need a completed degree by your start date and at least 3 A Levels at grades BBC, including one numerical or business‑related subject. School Leavers: You’ll need the same A Level requirements.Life doesn’t always go to plan. If your grades were impacted by circumstances outside your control, talk to us. We’re here to understand your story and help you find the right route forward.We’re looking for people who…Have a sharp eye for detail and a genuine interest in how numbers tell a storyCommunicate clearly and confidently, building trust with clients and teammatesThrive in fast‑moving environments and enjoy working with different peopleCan juggle multiple tasks and stay organised under pressureAre enthusiastic about Audit and motivated to smash their qualification journey Your day‑to‑day…Reviewing and documenting client information — invoices, bank statements, payroll reportsAssessing the accuracy and reliability of financial dataAttending client year‑end stocktakes (sometimes on weekends or around Christmas)Speaking with client finance teams to understand their systems and processesAssisting in preparing financial statements using our audit softwareWorking in small teams to carry out financial testing and contribute to audit reportsMeeting deadlines and supporting your team to deliver high‑quality work You’ll also be studying for your ACA Chartered Accountant Qualification through a mix of college courses and on‑the‑job learning. It typically takes around 3 years for graduates or 4 years for school leavers. Throughout, you’ll be supported by your team, your managers, and our dedicated Student Support Manager. What’s in it for you…We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, inspired, and empowered to be themselves. That’s why we offer:A flexible approach to work — balancing home, office, and client timeGenerous holiday allowanceA relaxed dress code — just wear something!A comprehensive wellbeing programme covering physical, mental, spiritual, and financial healthVolunteering opportunities to give backSocial and sports clubs to help you connect and unwind

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Audits pension schemes and other organisations by reviewing financial records, testing data accuracy, preparing audit reports, and studying towards the ACA qualification.About the role...Ready to kick‑start your Audit career and join a firm that does things differently? If you’re naturally curious, always asking why, and keen to understand how businesses really work, you’re in the right place.Whether you’re finishing up your A Levels, wrapping up your Degree, or taken time out to figure out what matters to you, we’ve built a pathway that supports your growth and helps you become a qualified accountant — without losing yourself along the way.'This role sits within our Pensions Audit team, based in our East Midlands office. You’ll start your journey specialising in pensions, working with some of the most exciting pension schemes in the UK. But your experience won’t stop there – you’ll also have exposure to other audit areas such as Private Business, Big Business, and Not-for-Profit, giving you a broad foundation in business and finance.About you...At Cooper Parry, shared success is the heartbeat of everything we do. We learn together, challenge each other, and back people who want to grow.Studying for a professional qualification while working is no small feat. It takes commitment, resilience, and the ability to juggle priorities. But if you’re excited by the idea of understanding how businesses and pension schemes operate, keen to make a difference, and driven to keep improving — you’ll fit right in.Graduates: You’ll need a completed degree by your start date and at least 3 A Levels at grades BBC, including one numerical or business‑related subject. School Leavers: You’ll need the same A Level requirements.Life doesn’t always go to plan. If your grades were impacted by circumstances outside your control, talk to us. We’re here to understand your story and help you find the right route forward.We’re looking for people who…Have a sharp eye for detail and a genuine interest in how numbers tell a storyCommunicate clearly and confidently, building trust with clients and teammatesThrive in fast‑moving environments and enjoy working with different peopleCan juggle multiple tasks and stay organised under pressureAre enthusiastic about Audit and motivated to smash their qualification journey Your day‑to‑day…Reviewing and documenting client information — invoices, bank statements, payroll reportsAssessing the accuracy and reliability of financial dataAttending client year‑end stocktakes (sometimes on weekends or around Christmas)Speaking with client finance teams to understand their systems and processesAssisting in preparing financial statements using our audit softwareWorking in small teams to carry out financial testing and contribute to audit reportsMeeting deadlines and supporting your team to deliver high‑quality work You’ll also be studying for your ACA Chartered Accountant Qualification through a mix of college courses and on‑the‑job learning. It typically takes around 3 years for graduates or 4 years for school leavers. Throughout, you’ll be supported by your team, your managers, and our dedicated Student Support Manager.What’s in it for you…We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, inspired, and empowered to be themselves. That’s why we offer:A flexible approach to work — balancing home, office, and client timeGenerous holiday allowanceA relaxed dress code — just wear something!A comprehensive wellbeing programme covering physical, mental, spiritual, and financial healthVolunteering opportunities to give backSocial and sports clubs to help you connect and unwind

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Examines clients’ financial records, tests the accuracy of financial data, prepares audit documentation, and supports statutory audits while studying towards the ACA qualification.About the role...Ready to kick‑start your Audit career and join a firm that does things differently? If you’re naturally curious, always asking why, and keen to understand how businesses really work, you’re in the right place.Whether you’ve just finished your A Levels, wrapped up your Degree, or taken time out to figure out what matters to you, we’ve built a pathway that supports your growth and helps you become a qualified accountant — without losing yourself along the way.Our Audit teams are based across the UK however this role is for our Reading office. As an Audit Trainee, you’ll be part of a tight‑knit crew delivering statutory audits for a seriously varied mix of clients. You’ll get hands‑on experience from day one, build skills that matter, and contribute to work that makes a real impact.This role will begin in January 2027. Interviews for this role will take place on 20th October in our London office.About you...At Cooper Parry, shared success is the heartbeat of everything we do. We learn together, challenge each other, and back people who want to grow.Studying for a professional qualification while working is no small feat. It takes commitment, resilience, and the ability to juggle priorities. But if you’re excited by the idea of understanding how businesses and pension schemes operate, keen to make a difference, and driven to keep improving — you’ll fit right in.Graduates: You’ll need a completed degree by your start date and at least 3 A Levels at grades BBC, including one numerical or business‑related subject. School Leavers: You’ll need the same A Level requirements.We’re looking for people who…Have a sharp eye for detail and a genuine interest in how numbers tell a storyCommunicate clearly and confidently, building trust with clients and teammatesThrive in fast‑moving environments and enjoy working with different peopleCan juggle multiple tasks and stay organised under pressureAre enthusiastic about Audit and motivated to smash their qualification journey Your day‑to‑day…Reviewing and documenting client information — invoices, bank statements, payroll reportsAssessing the accuracy and reliability of financial dataAttending client year‑end stocktakes (sometimes on weekends or around Christmas)Speaking with client finance teams to understand their systems and processesAssisting in preparing financial statements using our audit softwareWorking in small teams to carry out financial testing and contribute to audit reportsMeeting deadlines and supporting your team to deliver high‑quality work You’ll also be studying for your ACA Chartered Accountant Qualification through a mix of college courses and on‑the‑job learning. It typically takes around 3 years for graduates or 4 years for school leavers. Throughout, you’ll be supported by your team, your managers, and our dedicated Student Support Manager.What’s in it for you…We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, inspired, and empowered to be themselves. That’s why we offer:A flexible approach to work — balancing home, office, and client timeGenerous holiday allowanceA relaxed dress code — just wear something!A comprehensive wellbeing programme covering physical, mental, spiritual, and financial healthVolunteering opportunities to give backSocial and sports clubs to help you connect and unwind

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Prepares tax returns, supports clients with tax compliance and reliefs, liaises with HMRC, and identifies tax-planning opportunities while studying towards an ACA/CTA qualification.About the role...Looking to start your Tax career in 2027? Do you have a love of numbers, analytics and problem solving? Do you love building relationships?    Whether you've just completed your degree or just had some time out – our pathway  can help you work towards being a qualified accountant!  As a Tax Trainee, you will work within small teams to really understand our clients and what they want to achieve and advise them on how to get there.  About you...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.  Our minimum requirement would be a completed degree and having gained a minimum of 3 A Levels 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 Ask questions and deliver a brilliant client experience Can adapt to changing priorities and work in different teams Able to multitask - processing data, chasing information and prioritising your own workload Play all in to support the wider team Are excited about Tax and driven to succeed in the role and qualification  About the day to day… Turning complex jargon into simple terms and actions for our brilliant clients Making sure our clients are compliant by preparing and submitting their tax returns Liaising with HMRC around tax returns and gaining tax reliefs Generating new ideas, solutions and spotting opportunities to enhance our client offering Keeping up to date with changes to legislation and the impact they may have on our clients  Alongside the day-to-day, you will also study for your ACA/CTA Qualification through attending college courses and on the job training. The pathway to qualification takes around 3 years if you’re a Graduate and you’ll be supported along the way by your colleagues, Managers and our dedicated Student Support Manager.  About us...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.  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. 

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Supports financial planning clients by managing client data, coordinating meetings, handling onboarding and ongoing administration, and providing excellent client service while studying for a financial planning qualification.About the role...At Cooper Parry Wealth we’re a mould-breaking, bold decision-making, award-taking team. And we are looking for a passionate and proactive Financial Planning Graduate to join us, someone who loves working collaboratively, with communication at the heart of what they do. The wealth management industry loves talking about the latest products that will make people rich. But we’ve flipped the traditional model on its head. Quite simply, we realised it’s broken and ineffective. That’s why we made the bold decision to do things differently. And this is your chance to be a part of it by joining one of the most successful financial planning firms in the UK. You would be joining in a full-time Client Services Assistant role. This is an exciting opportunity for someone at the beginning of their financial planning career who is eager to learn, develop new skills, and gain invaluable experience within a supportive and collaborative environment. This role is more than just a job; it's a development opportunity. Alongside gaining practical, hands-on experience, you'll be fully supported on your journey towards achieving the Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning, providing you with the foundation, knowledge, and qualifications needed to progress within the profession. Successful candidates will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre at our East Midlands (Sky View) office on 9th December, giving you the opportunity to meet the team, learn more about Cooper Parry and showcase your potential.About you...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, open to learning, exploring new approaches and taking on new challenges. And above all of that, be nice! 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. Our minimum requirement would be 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) and undertaken a degree. 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, a knack for following processes and love delivering an exceptional client experiencePossess great communication skills, can build rapport and are comfortable approaching clients and working closely with your colleaguesCan adapt to changing priorities, and enjoys working in a dynamic environment where priorities can change and teamwork is importantAble to multitask - processing data, chasing information and prioritising your own workloadAre excited about Wealth and motivated to succeed in the role through learning, developing and making a positive contribution About the day to day…Be responsible for our client’s data and information, making sure we are always up to date, accurate and ready to be able to deliver a fantastic serviceRegularly communicate and interact with clients and the internal teamsAdminister engagement of new clients and the servicing of existing clientsHelp the team to prepare, coordinate and follow up for client meetingsSuccessfully manage a varied workloadEnsure an overall brilliant client experienceAbout us...At Cooper Parry, we're building a business where talented people can do their best work, be themselves, and make a real impact from day one. We're proud to be the UK's largest B Corp certified accountancy firm, which means we're committed to being a force for good. For us, success isn't just about profit. It's about creating opportunities for our people, supporting our communities, and making responsible choices that have a positive impact on the world around us. We've also been recognised as one of the UK's Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers, reflecting our commitment to helping young people launch successful careers and giving future talent the support, development and opportunities they need to thrive. A place where everyone belongs We know that the best ideas come from different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds. That's why we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to be themselves. Whether you're a school leaver, graduate, career changer, or joining us from a different background, we'll support you to grow, develop and succeed. We want our teams to reflect the diverse clients and communities we work with, and we're always looking for ways to make Cooper Parry an even more inclusive place to build a career. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to make sure you can perform at your best. What's in it for you... Our people are at the heart of everything we do. When they thrive, so does our business. That's why we offer:Flexible working - balance home, office and client time in a way that works for youGenerous holiday allowance to recharge and exploreNo dress code - just "wear something!"Award-winning wellbeing support for your physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeingPaid volunteering opportunities to support causes you care aboutSocial events, sports clubs and communities that help you connect and make friendsIndustry-leading training, professional qualifications and development opportunitiesA supportive culture where you'll be encouraged to bring your ideas, challenge thinking and make an impact from day one

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