Audit Trainee: ACA Path to Qualified Accountant

Cooper Parry; Reading; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Generous holiday

Relaxed dress code

Wellbeing programme

Volunteering opportunities

Social & sports clubs

Job summary

Cooper Parry in Reading is looking for an Audit Trainee to start a career in a firm that does things differently. You’ll deliver statutory audits for a varied client base and begin ACA qualification with supported learning from day one.

The role begins September 2027, with assessment centres on 2 December and 17 March, and a culture that values curiosity, teamwork, and development through approachable mentors.

Qualifications

• Completed degree and at least 3 A Levels at BBC, including a numerical or business-related subject.
• School Leavers: same A Level requirements.
• ACA Chartered Accountant qualification pursued through a mix of college courses and on-the-job learning.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and documenting client information such as invoices, bank statements and payroll reports.
• Assessing accuracy and reliability of financial data.
• Attending client year-end stocktakes (potentially on weekends).
• Communicating with client finance teams to understand systems and processes.
• Assisting in preparing financial statements using audit software.
• Working in small teams to perform financial testing and contribute to audit reports.
• Supporting deadlines and delivering high-quality work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Organised

Audit enthusiasm

Education

University degree

3 A Levels BBC incl numerical/business subject

Job description

Cooper Parry in Reading is looking for an Audit Trainee to start a career in a firm that does things differently. You’ll deliver statutory audits for a varied client base and begin ACA qualification with supported learning from day one.

The role begins September 2027, with assessment centres on 2 December and 17 March, and a culture that values curiosity, teamwork, and development through approachable mentors.