Audit Placement Year - Birmingham: Kickstart Your Career

targetjobs UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible approach to work

Generous holiday allowance

Relaxed dress code

Wellbeing programme

Volunteering opportunities

Social and sports clubs

Job summary

Cooper Parry is offering an Audit placement year based in our Birmingham office, starting in early September 2027. You'll join a collaborative team delivering statutory audits for a diverse client base.

You'll gain hands-on experience reviewing financial data, attending stocktakes, and using our audit software, while developing your technical and professional skills. We value curiosity, clear communication, and the journey toward qualification, with flexible work arrangements and supportive

Qualifications

• You are currently studying an undergraduate degree, seeking a placement year as part of your 4 year programme.
• You’ll need a minimum of 3 A Levels at grades BBC, including at least one numerical or business-related subject.
• You’re open-minded, eager to grow, and ready to challenge yourself.

Responsibilities

• Review client information like invoices, statements, and payroll reports.
• Assess the accuracy and reliability of financial data.
• Attend client year-end stocktakes (weekends around Christmas on occasion).
• Communicate with client finance teams to understand systems and processes.
• Assist in preparing financial statements using audit software.
• Work in small teams to carry out financial testing and contribute to audit reports.
• Meet deadlines and support the team to deliver high-quality work.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Clear communication

Team player

Organised

Auditing interest

Education

Undergraduate degree

3 A Levels BBC

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Cooper Parry is offering an Audit placement year based in our Birmingham office, starting in early September 2027. You'll join a collaborative team delivering statutory audits for a diverse client base.

You'll gain hands-on experience reviewing financial data, attending stocktakes, and using our audit software, while developing your technical and professional skills. We value curiosity, clear communication, and the journey toward qualification, with flexible work arrangements and supportive