Audit Assistant Manager

Cooper Parry; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Parry's Big Business Audit team is seeking an experienced Audit Assistant Manager to join our growth trajectory. You will be at the heart of client engagements, driving high-quality audits and guiding teams through complex assignments for a diverse portfolio including private equity-backed and AIM-listed clients.

You will bring curiosity, professional scepticism, and a collaborative mindset, coaching junior staff, building strong client relationships, and delivering impactful solutions in

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or nearing qualification)
• Has at least three years' experience delivering audits within a practice environment
• Has experience working with larger and more complex businesses, or a mixed client portfolio
• Demonstrates strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Enjoys coaching and developing junior team members
• Takes ownership of their work and is keen to make a real impact for clients

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and deliver high-quality audit work
• Manage projects and guide teams to meet deadlines
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Identify issues and opportunities for clients

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Coaching junior staff

Project management

Team leadership

Client facing

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

About the role...

Our Audit team is looking for an experienced and talented Audit Assistant Manager to join us as we continue our next phase of growth. We're seeking someone who is passionate about audit, eager to get involved, and driven to deliver their very best every day.

Our Big Business Audit team works with a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from large private equity-backed businesses to AIM-listed companies. Whether your experience lies in working exclusively with larger clients or across a mixed portfolio, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

As an Audit Assistant Manager, you'll bring curiosity, professional scepticism, and a questioning mindset to everything you do. You'll be adaptable, versatile, and confident in building strong relationships with both clients and colleagues. This is far from a rigid, desk-bound role. Instead, you'll be at the heart of client engagements, helping businesses navigate challenges and identify opportunities.

It's challenging work, and that's exactly why you love it. You thrive in a client-facing environment, enjoy managing projects, and take pride in leading teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. Most importantly, you gain satisfaction from identifying issues, finding solutions, and making a real impact on your clients' businesses.

About you...

At Cooper Parry, we’re in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You'll continuously strive to keep learning - whether you're a trainee or a Partner - and you'll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

In addition to those core values, as a Assistant manager you should be;

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or nearing qualification)
• Has at least three years' experience delivering audits within a practice environment
• Has experience working with larger and more complex businesses, or a mixed client portfolio
• Demonstrates strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Enjoys coaching and developing junior team members
• Takes ownership of their work and is keen to make a real impact for clients

About us...

We've been dubbed 'the rebels of accountancy'. We're straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service - free from unnecessary red tape.

Check out our recent achievements:

• Best Companies'No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Companyto Work For in the UK
• BecameB CorpCertifiedin 2023 and we're still the UK's largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Achieved 5 awards at theInspiring Workplace Awardsin 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience

What's in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you're given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you'll produce amazing results.

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
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• An enhanced pension scheme
• No dress code - just "wear something!"
• A multi-award-winning 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

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we'll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and 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.