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Cooper Parry, a UK accountancy and advisory firm, hires school and college leavers into trainee roles that come with a Level 7 professional apprenticeship: ACA in Audit, ACA/CTA in Tax and ACCA in Outsourcing. Tuition is delivered by Kaplan rather than a university. Roles launch from September for a start the following year, with intakes in January, May and late summer, across offices including the East Midlands, Birmingham, Manchester, Reading and Northern Ireland.

Programmes

1 tracked · status for the next intake that is recruiting

Apprenticeship types

5 offered · degree apprenticeships first

  • Audit School/College Leaver (ACA)

    Level 7

    Audit · around 4 years for school leavers

    More about this programme: Audit School/College Leaver (ACA)
    Qualification
    ACA Chartered Accountant
    University or provider
    Kaplan
    Business areas
    Audit
    Locations
    East Midlands, Birmingham, Manchester, Reading, Belfast, Dungannon

    2027 adverts start in January 2027 (East Midlands, Birmingham, Manchester, Reading) or September 2027 (Belfast, Dungannon). FAQ: 'Our Audit roles come with a Level 7 ACA Apprenticeship'; Northern Ireland roles may not be England apprenticeships.

    Source for Audit School/College Leaver (ACA)

  • Audit Not-for-Profit School/College Leaver (ACA)

    Level 7

    Audit · around 4 years for school leavers

    More about this programme: Audit Not-for-Profit School/College Leaver (ACA)
    Qualification
    ACA Chartered Accountant
    University or provider
    Kaplan
    Business areas
    Audit, Not for Profit
    Locations
    East Midlands, Birmingham

    Starts May 2027.

    Source for Audit Not-for-Profit School/College Leaver (ACA)

  • Audit Pensions School/College Leaver (ACA)

    Level 7

    Audit · around 4 years for school leavers

    More about this programme: Audit Pensions School/College Leaver (ACA)
    Qualification
    ACA Chartered Accountant
    University or provider
    Kaplan
    Business areas
    Audit, Pensions
    Locations
    East Midlands

    Starts May 2027; assessment centres on 4 November, 26 January and 30 March.

    Source for Audit Pensions School/College Leaver (ACA)

  • Tax Trainee (ACA/CTA)

    Level 7

    Tax · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Tax Trainee (ACA/CTA)
    Qualification
    ACA/CTA
    University or provider
    Kaplan
    Business areas
    Tax
    Locations
    Not published

    FAQ: 'Our Tax roles currently offer a Level 7 ACA/CTA Apprenticeship'. No live school-leaver Tax advert seen.

    Source for Tax Trainee (ACA/CTA)

  • Outsourcing Trainee (ACCA)

    Level 7

    Accountancy · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Outsourcing Trainee (ACCA)
    Qualification
    ACCA
    University or provider
    Kaplan
    Business areas
    Business Services and Outsourced Accounting
    Locations
    Not published

    FAQ: 'Our Outsourcing roles use the Level 7 ACCA Apprenticeship'. No live school-leaver Outsourcing advert seen.

    Source for Outsourcing Trainee (ACCA)

Cooper Parry does not publish the standard for any of these.

Entry requirements

A levels from BBC
A levels
For most roles BBC at A-level, with one Business or Numerical subject (3 A Levels at BBC on the 2027 audit adverts); predicted grades accepted
UCAS points
Not published
GCSEs
Not published
Equivalents
Not published
Other
Maths or Accounting not required; career changers welcome; extenuating circumstances considered; one application per campus year (1 September to 31 August); no sponsorship for Post Study Work visa holders

As Cooper Parry publishes them; requirements differ between programmes, so check the advert before you apply.

Application process

  1. Application form and CV
  2. Video interview
  3. Thomas International assessment
  4. Assessment centre or interview
  5. Outcome call
  1. 1

    Application form and CV

    When: roles launch from early September

    Checks entry and right-to-work criteria and any exams already completed

  2. 2

    Video interview

    Three questions on you, the role and motivation; reviewed by the team, not AI

  3. 3

    Thomas International assessment

    Aptitude and behavioural assessment (speed and accuracy)

  4. 4

    Assessment centre or interview

    When: e.g. 4 November, 26 January and 30 March for May 2027 pensions audit

    Group activities with up to 7 others, 1:1 interview, office tour and trainee talk; or a two-stage 2:1 interview with practical tasks

  5. 5

    Outcome call

    Feedback given after assessment centre or interview

Typical timeline

Opens
Beginning of September (roles launch September to December)
Closes
Not published
Assessment
Not published
Offers
Not published
Starts
Main intake late August; smaller January and April/May intakes (2027 adverts start January, May and September 2027)

Windows for the 2027 intake, September 2026 to August 2027

  • TBC, ~Sep to ~DecSchool Leaver Level 7 Apprenticeship

Locations and universities

Locations
East Midlands, Birmingham, Manchester, Reading, London, Belfast, Dungannon
Universities and training providers
Kaplan

Salary and benefits

Starting salary
£22,500 to £32,000 (varies by location and by school leaver vs graduate)
Progression
Significant pay increase once fully qualified
Notes
Not published
Benefits
  • Open holiday
  • Work from anywhere, anytime (WFAAF)
  • "Wear something" dress code
  • Wellbeing programme incl. EAP, mental health coaching and virtual GP
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Social and sports clubs
  • Dedicated Student Support Manager

Cohort size and intakes

Intake years
2027 intake
Cohort 2027
Not published

What stands out

Every school-leaver role carries a Level 7 professional qualification (ACA, CTA or ACCA) through Kaplan rather than a degree; the firm says it hires over 140 trainees a year from more than 12,000 applications.

Sources

Where every fact above comes from
  1. 1
    cooperparry.com/early-career-faqs

    Accessed · Level 7 ACA/CTA/ACCA via Kaplan, launch timing, 140+ trainees and 12,000+ applications, BBC entry, process, salary range

  2. 2
    cooperparry.com/work-here

    Accessed · Benefits and perks; links to the iCIMS early careers portal

  3. 3
    ecrcareers-cooperparry.icims.com/jobs/2497/audit-school-college-leaver%2c-east-midlands%2c-january-2027/job

    Accessed · ACA around 4 years for school leavers, BBC, January 2027 start, benefits

  4. 4
    ecrcareers-cooperparry.icims.com/jobs/2542/audit-pensions-school-college-leaver%2c-east-midlands%2c-may-2027/job

    Accessed · May 2027 start; assessment centres 4 Nov, 26 Jan, 30 Mar

  5. 5
    ecrcareers-cooperparry.icims.com/jobs/2482/audit-school-college-leaver%2c-belfast%2c-september-2027/job

    Accessed · Belfast September 2027 start

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