Ready to kickstart your [Team] career in [Intake Year]? If you love finding out what makes things tick, creative ideas and building relationships with like-minded people, we’ve got the role for you.

Whether you’ve just completed your A Levels, your Degree, or had some time out – our pathway can help you put your best foot forward on the road to being a qualified accountant.

Our [Audit] teams are based [at either our East or West Midlands offices]. As an [Team] Trainee, you will assist [the audit team in the management and delivery of statutory audits for a variety of our clients.]

The start date for this role will be [Date]. We will be hosting Assessment Centres on these [Dates].

Here at Cooper Parry, we’re in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in, continuously strive to keep learning – whether they are a trainee or a Partner – and be brave, willing to step out of their comfort zone and tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion with fantastic results, and an irreplaceable part of our award-winning culture and values.

Studying for a professional qualification and working isn’t an easy pathway. You’ll need to be committed and have excellent project management skills to balance studies and the day job. And you need to be [curious about companies and see our work as part of their success].

• If you’re a graduate, our minimum requirement would be a completed degree and a minimum of 3 A Levels or equivalent with grades BBC (excluding General Studies and Extended Project Qualification – EPQ)
• If you are a school leaver, our minimum requirement would be to have completed a minimum of 3 A Levels or equivalent with grades BBC (excluding General Studies and Extended Project Qualification – EPQ)

At Cooper Parry, we’re mindful of candidates who may have extenuating circumstances whilst completing their education and did not meet the minimum academic requirements. We would be open to discuss and explore the pathway that matches you the best and welcome you to apply for the role, but please notify us of your extenuating circumstances that affected your results.

So, we look for people who...

• Have great attention to detail, with a passion for numbers and a knack for following processes
• Possess great communication skills, can build rapport and are comfortable approaching clients
• Ask questions and deliver a brilliant client experience
• Can adapt to changing priorities and work in different teams
• Are able to multitask - processing data, chasing information and prioritising your own workload
• Play all in to support the wider team
• Are excited about [Audit/Tax/Accounts] and driven to succeed in the role and qualification

About the day to day…

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Alongside the day-to-day, you will also study for your [Qualification Name] Qualification through attending college courses and on-the-job training.

The pathway to qualification takes around 3 years if you’re a Graduate – or 4 years as a School Leaver – and you’ll be supported along the way by your colleagues, Managers and our dedicated Student Support Manager.

Click here to learn more about the [Team] team (hyperlink to service line webpage)

We’re no ordinary firm of accountants and business advisers. And this means we don’t give ordinary advice.

We’re straight-talking. We have an opinion. 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 won’t be resting on our laurels.

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

• 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 in 2023
• 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

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 enhance 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.

Interested?

If you’d like to be considered for this role, please click apply, upload your CV and follow the next steps. To find out more about our process, please check out our “What to expect” section.

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