Audit Trainee: Kickstart Your ACA Journey

Cooper-Parry; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Generous holidays

Relaxed dress code

Wellbeing programme

Volunteering opportunities

Social clubs

Job summary

Cooper Parry in Manchester is seeking an Audit Trainee to join a close-knit team delivering statutory audits for a varied client base. From day one you’ll gain hands-on experience and support your ACA qualification journey while you grow with the firm.

The role begins January 2027, with a clear development pathway and supportive colleagues ensuring you balance study with practical client work.

Qualifications

• Graduates: completed degree and at least 3 A Levels (BBC) including numerical/business subject.
• School leavers: same A Level requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Degree (any)

3 A Levels (BBC)

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Cooper Parry in Manchester is seeking an Audit Trainee to join a close-knit team delivering statutory audits for a varied client base. From day one you’ll gain hands-on experience and support your ACA qualification journey while you grow with the firm.

The role begins January 2027, with a clear development pathway and supportive colleagues ensuring you balance study with practical client work.