Audit Senior Associate

About the role...

Our Audit team are on the growth train following the acquisition of Cavanagh Kelly! And we’re not slowing down. We’ve expanded our remit to Northern Ireland are looking for an Audit Senior Associate to join the team.

This is a client-facing role where you’ll work directly with business owners, finance leaders, and our senior management team.

About the day to day…

An Audit Senior Associate, you’ll be hands-on across a wide range of audit engagements — from established SMEs to fast-growing enterprises — gaining invaluable insight and experience. As you know, this is no rigid, eyes-down and desk-bound role.

You'll get stuck into;

• Leading audit assignments from planning to completion, both on-site and remotely
• Managing day-to-day client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Working closely with partners and senior managers to deliver high-quality outcomes
• Getting exposure to a broad mix of industries and business types

Whether you're coming from a Big 4 environment or a small-midsized practice, this is your chance to step into a role with greater autonomy, closer client relationships, and real exposure to senior decision-makers.

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 an Audit Senior Associate you’ll be a passionate and determined individual experienced in the field of audit with demonstratable experience:

• ACA/ACCA qualified
• A passion for problem-solving, team development, and delivering excellence

This is a chance to be part of something exciting. You’ll have a voice in shaping our audit approach, work with a high-performing team, and make a real impact.

We’re growing fast, and we’re looking for people who want to grow with 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
• An enhanced pension scheme
• Health care cash scheme
• Health and wellbeing Schemes
• Reward and recognition

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.

For the attention of 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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