Following numerous game-changing acquisitions, Cooper Parry has undergone rapid growth as a business. Turning over £180m, working across 5 super hubs in the UK with over 1,400 employees (and counting!). Meaning we’ve recently become the 11^th largest UK accountancy firm!

This has led to an expansion of our Finance team, who have taken charge of the increased information flow to an increased number of stakeholders and suppliers.

To make sure we keep everything ticking away, we are looking for a Chief Accountant with an enquiring mind.

Reporting to the Reporting Director, the Chief Accountant will be fundamental to the full internal statutory accounts process, technical accounting matters, consolidation support, acquisition accounting, and supporting the Head of Reporting with robust financial information flow to business-wide stakeholders.

Day to day you will:

• Own the group statutory accounts process, working closely with the external auditors to ensure a smooth & efficient audit takes place, statutory accounts are produced accurately and on a timely basis, and ultimately filed ahead of reporting deadlines
• Own the group corporation tax process, liaising with the external tax advisors to ensure information is provided on a timely basis, draft computations are reviewed & understood, appropriate tax provisioning journals are prepared for the statutory accounts, accurate tax computations are submitted in line with reporting deadlines, and tax payments are made & forecasted accurately
• Deliver acquisition related processes: completion account, earn-outs, and deferred & contingent consideration arrangements
• Support the Reporting team with any technical accounting matters as they arise, reviewing accounting standards and delivering quality documentation for internal and external stakeholders
• Provide input into the monthly management accounts process: balance sheet reporting, the consolidation, cash flow reporting, and accounting for acquisitions in the management accounts
• Support the Reporting team with financial controls, balance sheet reconciliations, and process & control documentation to ensure a robust control environment is established & maintained
• Support the business with any ad-hoc reporting requirements, including FCA reporting for the Wealth business, Investor specific reporting, and Board reporting etc.

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.

As a Chief Accountant, you will have superb communication skills able to summarise complex subject matter, emphasising the key implications or actions needed. You’ll have an enquiring mindset with a desire to problem solve.

As our business grows you will need to be adaptable and keen to identify opportunities for improvements. You will also need to be:

• A Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant post-qualification experience
• The ability to work independently and keen to muck in to support the team
• Organised and committed to meeting deadlines
• Ability to be flexible, allowing room for priorities to change and deal with the changes head-on
• Take the initiative and implement learning/feedback

We’ve been dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’. 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.

Checkout our achievements:

• 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
• Achieved 5 awards at the 2025 Inspiring Workplace Awards; bringing home Best Large Company UK & Ireland and 4 awards close to our hearts in Wellbeing, Inclusion, People Experience and Workplace Culture

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
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• 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 - unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

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