Are you working towards your ACA/ACCA qualification and looking for your next challenge? Are you looking for a job that’s just about the numbers? Or do you want a career where your potential, your ambition and your curiosity are encouraged, nurtured and rewarded?

Our Audit team in Reading are growing, and we’re currently seeking an Audit Semi-Senior to join them on their journey.

About the team…

Some people think being an accountant is all about numbers. Well, we don’t! CP Audit believe it’s all about our people and the relationships they forge with one another and our clients.

Our clients come from all walks of life. They have different backgrounds, experiences, talents, skills and goals. Just like our people.

At Cooper Parry, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. We’ll give you support, opportunity and exposure to a wide variety of work and clients across different industries. It’s up to you what you make of it!

About the day to day…

As an Audit Semi-Senior working within our Reading office, you will be assisting the partners and associate partners in the management and delivery of statutory audit and accounts preparation services for our Owner Managed Business Client portfolio. You’ll get stuck into a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities, including;

• Planning audit assignments, identifying key risks, assessing how to test them, assessing and reviewing the budgets through to completing an analytical review
• Delivering information to clients in a timely manner whilst displaying client and industry knowledge
• Monitoring stock takes, managing bank letter processes and completing AFF (Assignment Feedback Forms) where appropriate
• Communicating to management on the progress of workload and planning for efficient completion

The role will also be designed to help you grow and develop through your career journey. With access to a wide range of knowledge to help push yourself further - from Managers to Partners, the team are always happy to support you.

At Cooper Parry, we’re in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You’ll continuously strive to keep learning – whether you’re a trainee or a Partner – and you’ll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

In addition to those core values, as an Audit Semi-Senior, you will be great at relationship building as you will you work closely with the manager and client.

You will love problem solving, never settled with base level information and always ready to dig for facts and find solutions, as well as…

• Studying towards their ACA or ACCA qualification and either within their 1st, 2^nd or 3^rd year of a trainee or apprenticeship contract
• Experience working in a practice environment working with Privately Owned Businesses or a mixed portfolio
• Experience planning and completing audits as well as account preparation

• Experience using an analytical review process

Our audit team is energetic, self-motivated, and dedicated to giving a first-class service to our clients. We challenge the status quo, deliver exceptional results, and have fun whilst doing it!

We’ve been dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’. So, we don’t give run-of-the-mill advice.

We’re straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service – free from unnecessary red tape.

That’s how we’ve become the fastest-growing accountancy firm in the UK, and we’ve never been the type to rest on our laurels.

Over the last couple of years alone, we’ve achieved some fantastic feats:

• Partnered with Waterland Private Equity in July 2022, and are now on a lightning-fast growth journey
• Ranked No.1 in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index in 2022
• Best Companies’ No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
• Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we’re still the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Came No.3 overall at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2024, against all businesses of all sizes in the UK and Ireland. We were recognised as “Best-in-class” for Inspiring Culture and Purpose, Wellbeing, Employee Voice and Employee Experience

What's in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you’re given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you’ll produce amazing results.

That’s why we offer things like:

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• No dress code – just “wear something!”
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we’ll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

A note for Recruitment Agencies...

Agencies, we love you, but unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team. If you’re interested in working with us, please message careers@cooperparry.com. If we have anything we need additional support with, we’ll reach out to you.

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