We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our CP Innovation team as an IT Innovation Consultant. With true flexibility, you can choose to work from one of our Hub offices in Castle Donington, Birmingham, or London or if you live a bit further away, from home.

About the team…

Our CP Innovation team is more like a family, now 40 strong; we take care of each other, making sure we build something special that will endure. We are a high-performance unit comprised of people from a wide range of backgrounds including engineering, biotech, chemistry, IT and even an astrophysicist! 

We support our IT & Software clients through R&D tax incentives and Patent Box relief as well as through working with an ecosystem of advisors such as grants providers and patent attorneys.

About the day to day…

You'll be working with IT & Software clients, getting stuck into a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities, including;

• Support R&D “Delivery Leads” on claims, performing tasks in a timely and diligent manner
• Taking notes in workshops with clients, capturing actions and contributing to the conversation
• Drafting CP Innovation reports and technical project descriptions
• Undertaking costing calculations
• Seek opportunities to support senior members of the team on practice development initiatives, by way of engagement in the annual process improvements meetings/participation in team meetings 
• Through this role you will develop your core soft skills including: 
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Project management skills, particularly workload planning, prioritisation, risk identification and managing actions 
  • Excel skills including being proficient with lookups and pivot tables 
  • Resilience – develop your personal resilience, build techniques to manage stress and your own emotional wellbeing 
  • Personal profile – build your LinkedIn profile and presence 

We pride ourselves on having a structured approach where expectations are clear. We couple this with creating a culture of safety where people feel empowered to put their hand up if they need help.

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 IT Innovation Consultant, you will need to have an analytical outlook with a process driven mindset. You will need to have great oral and written skills which you are keen to develop and with a busy workload, you will know how to juggle and prioritise. Key experience includes:

• Ideally, you will have R&D experience within an accountancy practice but not essential
• IT/Software background would be advantageous
• An open mind to try something new with the drive and ambition to learn and grow

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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