Pensions Audit Graduate - Start Your ACA Journey

Cooper Parry; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Parry in the East Midlands is offering an early-career Audit 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 clients, building a broad understanding of how organisations operate.

You'll combine study for ACA with hands-on learning, supported by your team and our Student Support Manager. The role begins May 2027, with assessment centres on specific dates.

Qualifications

• Completed degree by start date and 3 A Levels (BBC) including a numerate or business subject.
• School leavers: same A Level requirements.
• Willingness to study ACA with support from the firm.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and documenting client information — invoices, bank statements, payroll reports.
• Assessing the accuracy and reliability of financial data.
• Attending client year-end stocktakes (may include weekends around Christmas).
• Speaking with client finance teams to understand their 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 your team to deliver high-quality work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Interest in Audit

Education

Completed degree by start date

3 A Levels (BBC) including numerics or business

ACA qualification pathway

Job description

Cooper Parry in the East Midlands is offering an early-career Audit 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 clients, building a broad understanding of how organisations operate.

You'll combine study for ACA with hands-on learning, supported by your team and our Student Support Manager. The role begins May 2027, with assessment centres on specific dates.