Our Audit team are on the growth train! So, Cooper Parry is on the lookout for ace experienced Audit Manager’s to come and join the Audit team in the Midlands and push us on to our next phase.

If you have a passion for what you do, keen to get stuck in the mix and strive to be the best you, then we want to hear from you.

About the team…

Our award-winning Audit team cover a wide range of clients, including large and complex clients like private equity backed businesses to AIM listed businesses as well as others who report under the IFRS and well as a broad, multi-industry client base; we also service more privately-owned businesses in the Midlands than anyone else.

About the day to day…

An Audit Manager needs to be curious, sceptical, and have a questioning mindset. You need to be adaptable and versatile, with the confidence and composure to engage and liaise with clients and always on hand to support more junior members of the team. As you know, this is no rigid, eyes-down and desk-bound role.

You'll get stuck into a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities, including;

• Managing and owning a portfolio of £350k to £600k
• Working directly with Senior Managers, Directors and Partners on projects
• Negotiating fees with clients
• Supporting appraisees, guiding them as they work through their exams, start their career and look for advice
• Working on more complex and higher risk clients as well as new clients

It’s hard work… and you love it. You thrive on the client-facing aspect, you have ambition, taking pride and satisfaction of spotting and resolving issues at the heart of business activity.

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 Manager you will be a passionate and determined individual experienced in the field of audit with demonstratable experience:

• ACA/ACCA qualified with previous experience working at a managerial level within an Audit Team
• Managing a portfolio of clients and be committed to providing exceptional client experience and building effective relationships
• Managing a variety of audit assignments and negotiating fees with clients
• Being responsible for coaching and training a team of appraisees
• Managing clients’ capital, billing, and debtors
• Conducting file reviews
• Occasionally be required to carry out offsite work

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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