Pensions Audit Graduate — Fast-Track ACA & Growth

Cooper-Parry; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; 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 the East Midlands is recruiting for an Audit pathway role within our Pensions Audit team. You’ll start by specialising in pensions while gaining exposure to Private Business, Big Business, and Not-for-Profit sectors. The programme supports study towards ACA qualification and rapid professional growth.

We value curiosity, clear communication, and a drive to improve as you balance college courses with on‑the‑job learning across a flexible hybrid model.

Qualifications

• Graduates: You’ll need a completed degree by your start date and at least 3 A Levels at grades BBC, including one numerical or business‑related subject.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing client information: invoices, bank statements, payroll reports.
• Assessing accuracy and reliability of financial data.
• Attending client year‑end stocktakes (weekends or 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 perform financial testing and contribute to audit reports.
• Meeting deadlines and supporting your team to deliver high‑quality work.

Skills

Detail orientation

Clear communication

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Audit curiosity

Education

Degree completed

3 A Levels (BBC) incl numeric/business

Job description

Cooper Parry in the East Midlands is recruiting for an Audit pathway role within our Pensions Audit team. You’ll start by specialising in pensions while gaining exposure to Private Business, Big Business, and Not-for-Profit sectors. The programme supports study towards ACA qualification and rapid professional growth.

We value curiosity, clear communication, and a drive to improve as you balance college courses with on‑the‑job learning across a flexible hybrid model.