Audit Trainee: Fast‑Track to ACA & Flexible Growth

Cooper Parry; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work approach

Generous holiday allowance

Relaxed dress code

Wellbeing programme

Volunteering opportunities

Social and sports clubs

Job summary

Cooper Parry in Northern Ireland is recruiting an Audit Trainee to join our tight-knit teams delivering statutory audits for a varied client mix. You’ll gain hands-on experience from day one and work towards ACA qualification.

This role begins January 2027, with study support and a pathway designed to grow your skills while you contribute to real client work across ourDungannon or Belfast offices.

Qualifications

• Degree completed and continued study for ACA or equivalent qualification.
• 3 A Levels (BBC) including a numerical or business-related subject.
• Ability to balance study with hands-on audit work.

Responsibilities

• Review and document client information such as invoices and payroll reports.
• Assess accuracy and reliability of financial data.
• Attend client year-end stock takes (weekends/around Christmas).
• Communicate with client finance teams to understand systems and processes.
• Assist in preparing financial statements using audit software.
• Work in small teams to perform testing and contribute to audit reports.
• Meet deadlines and support the team to deliver high‑quality work.

Skills

Detail orientation

Clear communication

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Audit enthusiasm

Education

Degree completed

3 A-Levels (BBC or equivalent)

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Cooper Parry in Northern Ireland is recruiting an Audit Trainee to join our tight-knit teams delivering statutory audits for a varied client mix. You’ll gain hands-on experience from day one and work towards ACA qualification.

This role begins January 2027, with study support and a pathway designed to grow your skills while you contribute to real client work across ourDungannon or Belfast offices.