Our Audit team are on the lookout for keen and ambitious part qualified Audit Seniors to come and join the team as we enter our next phase of growth.

We pride ourselves on being people focused, and we understand the importance of attracting – and retaining – the highest calibre of team. 

About the Team…

From our Manchester office, our team of over 145+ partners and staff deliver a first-class service to a diverse range of clients, locally, nationally and internationally. We are an ambitious and growing team, working across our audit and accounts, tax, corporate finance, bookkeeping, VAT and admin departments.  

In order to enhance our current team, maintain our strong employee retention status and attract new talent to our growing workforce, we are recruiting for an experienced Audit Senior within the Manchester office. 

About the day to day…

As an Audit Senior, the main task in this role will be to assist the Managers and Audit Executives to ensure that all assignments worked upon achieve the firm's objectives in terms of client service and quality control, whilst being completed in a commercial and efficient manner.

As an Audit Senior, your typical daily duties will include:

• Assist in the day-to-day conduct of audit/accounts work both in the office and out at client’s premises
• Take responsibility for drafting the financial statements and tax computations for all assignments allocated. Assignments are to be completed in a timely fashion ensuring work in progress is kept to a minimum by frequent review
• Ensure that you are fully briefed on the requirements of the audit/accounts assignment, including any special factors, in order to be fully efficient from the first day of the assignment

• Carry out the audit/accounts procedures allocated to you
• Monitor overall progress against the timetable and budget
• Resolve audit/accounts queries to the extent that you feel able to do so
• Make suggestions for amendments to the assignment approach when you perceive more efficient means to the same end
• Be prepared to make suggestions to the Manager for the improvement of client procedures
• Facilitate the completion of the job by ensuring appropriate procedures are complied with

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 Senior, you should be;

• Studying towards their ACA or ACCA qualification within their 3^rd year of a trainee or apprenticeship contract
• Excellent communicator at all levels
• Ability to work as part of a team and offer support and training to less experienced members of the team
• Clearly explain audit testing and technical points to the audit team
• Lead by example and instill a sense of professionalism in the audit team
• Maintain objectivity, professionalism and independence in client relationships
• Be an advocate of our values

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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