Audit Graduate, East Midlands, September 2026
Employer Location Derbyshire (GB) Salary £25,500 Closing date 10 Nov 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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About the role...
Are you ready to kickstart your career in Audit in September 2026? Imagine working with a wide range of dynamic businesses, diving deep into their financials, and uncovering the stories behind the numbers – all while being part of a team that’s as ambitious and curious as you are.
We’re Cooper Parry’s Audit team – a collaborative group of professionals, passionate about delivering high-quality audits that make a real difference.
We work closely with clients to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust in their financial reporting – helping them grow with confidence and clarity.
This role is based in our East Midlands office.
This role will begin in early September 2026 and the assessment centres will take place on 19th November, 28th January and 18th March
About you...
As an Audit Trainee, you’ll dive into real projects from day one.
This is more than just a job – it’s a launchpad. You’ll:
1. Support audit fieldwork by reviewing financial documents such as invoices, bank statements, and payroll reports, and assisting in the preparation of financial statements.
2. Engage with clients to understand their systems and processes, attend year-end stocktakes, and contribute to audit testing and reporting in small teams.
3. Deliver high-quality work by managing deadlines, ensuring data accuracy, and collaborating with your team to meet client expectations.
You’ll be supported every step of the way – by peers, mentors, and even our Partners. We’ll give you structure, but also the freedom to grow at your own pace.
We’re looking for someone with:
4. A completed graduate degree in any subject
5. and 3 A-levels (BBC or above, including a numerical or business subject)
6. Enthusiasm about Audit and motivated to succeed – both in the role and in their qualification journey
About us...
We’re proud to be a purpose-driven business. As the UK’s largest B Corp certified accountancy firm, we’re committed to making a positive impact beyond profit – measuring our success by how we support people, communities, and the planet. We were ranked 83rd in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK, reflecting our dedication to nurturing early careers and creating opportunities for future talent.
What’s in it for you?
7. Flexible working – balance home, office, and client time your way
8. Generous holiday allowance to recharge and explore
9. No dress code – just “wear something!”
10. Award-winning wellbeing support – for your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
11. Volunteering opportunities to give back to your community
12. Social and sports clubs to connect and have fun
Company
Advisers are all alike, right? Well no, they’re not. At Cooper Parry we fly in the face of convention. If others zig, we zag. If they go down the straight and narrow, we scan far and wide. We look to ‘Disrupt, Lead and Make Life Count’. This is how we see the world, and it's why we've been hailed 'the rebels of accountancy'. We build relationships with our clients that break the mould. And we’re never afraid to give our opinion. Why? Because that’s how we’ll help you to flourish financially, and free up your time to get the most out of life.
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