Pensions Audit Graduate: Kickstart Your ACA Career

Cooper Parry; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Generous holiday

Dress code relaxed

Wellbeing programme

Volunteering

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 work.

We support you to study ACA alongside a structured programme, with assessment centres and a clear progression toward qualification. The role begins May 2027 and offers a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Completed degree by start date and at least 3 A Levels at grades BBC, including one numerical or business-related subject.
• Same A Level requirements for school leavers.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Audit interest

Education

Completed degree by start date

A Levels: BBC including numerical or business subject

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 work.

We support you to study ACA alongside a structured programme, with assessment centres and a clear progression toward qualification. The role begins May 2027 and offers a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.