Audit Trainee: Launch Your ACA Career & Impact

Cooper Parry; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work mix

Generous holiday allowance

Casual dress code

Wellbeing programme

Volunteering opportunities

Social and sports clubs

Job summary

Cooper Parry is hiring an Audit Trainee for its Birmingham office. If you’re curious, eager to understand how businesses work, and finishing a degree or returning after a break, you’ll join a close‑knit team delivering statutory audits for a varied client base. You’ll start hands-on from day one and work toward ACA credentials.

The role begins September 2027 with assessment centres on 4 November, 26 January and 30 March, supported by a dedicated Student Support Manager.

Qualifications

• Degree completed (graduates) and 3 A Levels with a numerical or business-related subject.
• Ability to juggle priorities while studying for a professional qualification.
• Interest in how businesses and pension schemes operate and in making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and documenting client information (invoices, bank statements, payroll reports).
• Assessing accuracy and reliability of financial data.
• Attending client year-end stocktakes (weekends/around Christmas).
• Speaking with client finance teams to understand systems and processes.
• Assisting in preparing financial statements using audit software.
• Working in small teams to carry out financial testing and contribute to audit reports.
• Meeting deadlines and supporting the team to deliver high-quality work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Numeracy

Education

Completed degree

3 A Levels incl. numerical/business

Job description

Cooper Parry is hiring an Audit Trainee for its Birmingham office. If you’re curious, eager to understand how businesses work, and finishing a degree or returning after a break, you’ll join a close‑knit team delivering statutory audits for a varied client base. You’ll start hands-on from day one and work toward ACA credentials.

The role begins September 2027 with assessment centres on 4 November, 26 January and 30 March, supported by a dedicated Student Support Manager.