Audit Semi Senior in Derby

About the role...

Are you in studying towards ACA/ACCA? Based in the Midlands? Can you imagine yourself working with rapidly growing start-ups and scaleups in the tech sector?

About the team…

We have an opportunity for you to work within our ground-breaking Tech & High Growth team. We provide a combined and seamless service of Audit and Early Stage teams working together as a unit to put growing companies in the best position to fly.

We see our clients’ success as our success, and we are looking for an ambitious Audit Semi Senior's who seeks the thrill of seeing how their hard work directly impacts their clients.

About the day to day…

• Working as part of a team to meet deadlines and contribute to help the team to meet its objectives and ensure client demands are exceeded
• Managing several priorities to deliver high quality results
• Proactively following up on review points raised by the senior or manager and complete them in a timely manner
• Effectively planning and organising to ensure all client work is carried out within the appropriate timescales set by the manager and providing regular updates to the manager without being prompted
• Having technical expertise to ensure audit procedures performed are conducted to correct standard and accounts preparation is accurate
• Being confident to seek guidance and support from colleagues and managers when required
• Problem solving to clear audit issues and be flexible to meet manager and client expectations
• Managing your feedback and development, seek support from your line manager, and be open and honest

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.

About 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 a Audit Semi Senioryou should;

• Part ACA / ACCA qualified or equivalent with at least 2 years’ experience working in Audit
• Bags of personality, with passion… oh, and good with numbers too
• A keen interest in working with Tech & High Growth companies (experience in this area is desirable)
• Eager to learn and develop yourself

About us...

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.

Check out our recent achievements:

• Best Companies’No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Companyto Work For in the UK
• BecameB CorpCertifiedin 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 theInspiring Workplace Awardsin 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion 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
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• An enhanced pension scheme
• 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.

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