Pensions Audit Graduate - Kickstart Your ACA Journey

Cooper-Parry; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Generous holidays

Relaxed dress code

Wellbeing programme

Volunteering opportunities

Social and sports clubs

Job summary

Cooper Parry is recruiting for an Audit pathway in the Pensions Audit team at our East Midlands office. You’ll begin specialising in pensions while gaining exposure to Private Business, Big Business, and Not-for-Profit audits.

You’ll study for ACA with a mix of college courses and on‑the‑job learning, typically taking 3 years for graduates or 4 years for school leavers. Flexible work arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Sharp eye for detail and a genuine interest in how numbers tell a story.
• Communicate clearly and confidently, building trust with clients and teammates.
• Thrive in fast-moving environments and enjoy working with different people.

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

Sharp eye for detail

Clear communication

Thrives in fast-moving environments

Multitasking

Audit enthusiasm

Education

Completed degree by start date

3 A Levels BBC including numerical or business subject

School Leavers: same A Level requirements

Job description

Cooper Parry is recruiting for an Audit pathway in the Pensions Audit team at our East Midlands office. You’ll begin specialising in pensions while gaining exposure to Private Business, Big Business, and Not-for-Profit audits.

You’ll study for ACA with a mix of college courses and on‑the‑job learning, typically taking 3 years for graduates or 4 years for school leavers. Flexible work arrangements are available.