Audit Senior Manager
About the job
- ACA or ACCA qualified with more than five years in an audit management role.
- Proven leadership and client management skills.
- Experience in audit.
- Ability to solve problems, develop teams, and deliver high-quality work.
- Commercial thinking and the ability to understand clients’ businesses.
- Lead audit engagements from planning through completion and deliver quality insights to clients.
- Manage and mentor audit teams, develop junior staff, and oversee client relationships.
- Work with ambitious businesses and provide value beyond compliance.
- Build and maintain deep client relationships.
- Identify and resolve issues at the heart of business activity.
- Contribute to shaping the organisation’s audit approach.
About the company
Cooper Parry is a senior corporate finance adviser with a focus on Health & Social Care, Business Services and Technology in the Midlands. The firm helps business owners, management teams, and private equity firms with selling a company, management buy-outs, or private equity investments. It combines in-house transactional tax expertise with a broad international network (Global M&A Partners) and offices in over 30 countries to bring long-standing relationships and deal-making capacity to client conversations. What sets Cooper Parry apart is its large, award-winning team culture, sector specialization, and global reach, which together aim to maximize deal value and speed for clients. The firm’s goal is to connect clients with the right buyers or investors, leverage its networks, and close transactions that meet clients’ strategic and financial objectives.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Derby, United Kingdom
Founded
1850
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What believers are saying
- October 2026 Belfast and Scotland hires deepen regional coverage and cross-sell into wealth.
- October 2026 debt advisory hires strengthen financing advice for PE-backed refinancings and acquisitions.
- AI, cyber, and FRS 102 advisory events create timely demand for higher-margin specialist work.
What critics are saying
- Serial acquisitions since 2024 create integration drag and culture clashes across fast-growing teams.
- FRED 82 and FRS 102 changes can expose advisory failures and client covenant stress.
- Aggressive rivals like Grant Thornton and BDO can poach rainmakers, crippling growth momentum.
What makes Cooper Parry unique
- CP built a 120-plus specialist Deals platform across six UK regions in 2026.
- Fellwood, Liberty, Hutcheon Mearns, and Northern Ireland deals broaden CP’s mid-market execution.
- B Corp positioning and Top 25 workplace awards support recruitment in partner-starved accounting.
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40%Dains brings in new COO from Cooper Parry as it targets organic and acquisitive growth. 2 Oct 2026, 08:07 Private equity-backed accountancy group Dains has appointed a new chief operating officer as the firm seeks ooks to expand across the UK and Ireland through organic growth and acquisition. Gemma Edwards, who will lead the development of the Dains Group's operating model and operational performance, joins after 11 years at Cooper Parry, where she was most recently a partner and head of digital business management. Edwards led a multidisciplinary portfolio encompassing transformation and digital enablement, shared and overseas delivery, resourcing, talent acquisition and workplace operations. Her career at Cooper Parry also included establishing its audit operations capability and holding leadership roles within client delivery. "Dains has a strong heritage, talented people and real ambition for the future," she said. "What stood out to me was the appetite to keep evolving and the opportunity to help shape how the group operates as it enters its next phase of growth. "My focus will be on turning that ambition into practical change, connecting the business more effectively, simplifying how work gets done and making intelligent use of technology and data. Done well, that will create capacity for our people, strengthen the experience we deliver to clients and provide a scalable platform for sustainable growth. "I'm genuinely excited to be joining Dains and to work with teams across the group, building on what already works well and helping unlock the opportunities ahead." Chief executive Richard McNeilly added: "Gemma brings an impressive combination of professional services, operational and transformation experience, alongside a clear understanding of what it takes to build a business that can grow without compromising on quality or the experience we provide to our clients and people. "As Dains continues to grow, we need to make sure the way we operate develops with us. That means creating greater consistency and connectivity across the group, making the best use of technology and data, and giving our teams the capacity to spend more time supporting our clients. "Gemma's experience of doing exactly that within a fast-growing professional services environment makes her a fantastic addition to our leadership team. I'm looking forward to working with her as we continue to build a stronger, more connected Dains."
Cooper Parry appoints new associate partner in private client team. Former Deloitte specialist with 17 years' experience joins to advise high-net-worth individuals, athletes and entrepreneurs Quick Poll What is your main specialism? One click - no sign-up All data is anonymised. Polling helps Accountancy Group better understand the Accountancy Today audience and tailor its editorial. Cooper Parry has appointed Meghan Watt as associate partner in its private client team, strengthening its specialist offering for clients across the sports and entertainment sectors. Watt joins from Deloitte, where she spent 17 years working in Canada and the UK. She advised entrepreneurs, founders, business leaders and high-net-worth individuals on complex tax matters, with experience supporting professional athletes, actors, content creators and family offices. In her new role, Watt will work with clients across the UK and support the growth of Cooper Parry's sports and entertainment private client offering. Her work will focus on helping clients manage increasingly complex personal and business affairs, including international relocations, business exits, new venture structures and personal tax matters. Adam Waller, national head of tax at Cooper Parry, said: "Another brilliant addition to the Cooper Parry Tax team. Meg brings 17 years of experience from Deloitte, a fantastic track record in Sports and Entertainment and exactly the kind of ambitious, people-focused mindset Accountancy Group is building across Cooper Parry. "As we continue investing in next gen advisers and specialist expertise, Meg will play a key role in growing our private client offering for sportspeople, entertainers, creators, founders and executives across the UK." Watt added: "I'm excited to be joining Cooper Parry at such a significant stage in its growth journey. There's a really ambitious mindset here, a fantastic culture and I'm looking forward to helping build its sports and entertainment private client offering. "The sector moves quickly and the individuals working within it need advisers who can keep pace. Whether it's professional athletes, entertainers, content creators, founders or entrepreneurial talent, the challenges they face are rarely straightforward and often evolve rapidly." She concluded: "My focus is on becoming their trusted adviser, helping them navigate opportunities and challenges with confidence. By combining technical expertise with a genuinely personal approach, we can help individuals make informed decisions and stay ahead as their careers and ambitions grow." Published: Just now
UHY Hacker Young strengthens Nottingham team. Nottingham-based accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young has appointed two senior figures to strengthen its audit and accounting and business services teams. Jayne Fotheringham joins as audit partner, while Colin Radmore has been appointed accounting and business services manager, with the former colleagues bringing experience across business advisory and client relationship management. Jayne joins following a 16-year career with Cooper Parry, where she advised businesses across a range of sectors and led client teams. She has also previously worked alongside UHY Nottingham managing partner Andrew Timms. Jayne said: "I'm delighted to have joined UHY Nottingham. "UHY has a strong reputation in the market, and from my first conversations with the team I loved how down to earth and approachable everyone was. "As someone who has lived and worked in the East Midlands throughout my career, joining UHY Nottingham feels like a great fit. "Having spent many years working with owner-managed and private equity-backed businesses, I'm looking forward to continuing to support clients through the opportunities and challenges they face. "The opportunity to work alongside such an experienced and well-respected team was incredibly appealing, and I'm excited to play a part in the continued success of the Nottingham office while building lasting relationships with clients and contacts." Colin has taken an unconventional route into accountancy following a career in elite canoeing, during which he represented Great Britain before coaching Olympic and Paralympic teams. At UHY, Colin will advise clients across a range of sectors through its accounting and business services offering. Colin added: "I'm really enjoying the variety that this role offers. "Working with clients across different industries gives me the opportunity to build strong relationships and take a more personal approach to my work. "My background in coaching has also given me valuable experience in supporting and developing people, which I hope to bring to my role as a manager. "Looking ahead, I want to continue growing my portfolio across a range of sectors and broaden the support I can provide to clients, while playing my part in helping the accounting and business services team achieve its growth ambitions." Jayne and Colin's appointments follow UHY's Nottingham, London and Brighton offices combining with Affinia earlier this year, creating a £160 million group with 1600 colleagues across 33 UK offices. Andrew Timms, managing partner at UHY Nottingham, added: "Jayne and Colin bring a wealth of experience and different perspectives to the team, which will add real value to the firm. "The Nottingham office has grown significantly in recent years, and we have ambitious plans for the future as part of the wider Affinia group. "Bringing talented and experienced people like Jayne and Colin into the business will play an important role in helping us continue that growth while maintaining the close, consultative relationships we are known for. "Colin's background in elite sport and coaching has equipped him with valuable skills in helping people perform and succeed, while Jayne brings significant audit experience and insight that will support the continued development of our team and offering." Want your business, product or service to be seen regionally and nationally? Bdaily helps you get your story in front of the right audience, every day. Find out how Bdaily can help Join more than 55,000 subscribers by signing up to our daily bulletin each morning here.
New partner and former GB canoeist among appointments at UHY Hacker Young. 25 Sep 2026, 06:00 Nottingham accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young has strengthened its Audit and Accounting and Business Services teams with the appointment of two former colleagues, including a new partner and a former GB canoeist. Having previously worked together in an audit service line, Colin Radmore has now joined UHY as accounting and business services manager, while Jayne Fotheringham takes up the role of audit partner. Both bring a wealth of experience across business advisory and client relationship management. Fotheringham joins UHY after a 16-year career at Cooper Parry, where she developed extensive experience advising businesses across a range of sectors. She previously worked with UHY Nottingham's managing partner Andrew Timms at her prior firm. Fotheringham said: "UHY has a strong reputation in the market, and from my first conversations with the team, I loved how down to earth and approachable everyone was. "As someone who has lived and worked in the East Midlands throughout my career, joining UHY Nottingham feels like a great fit. Having spent many years working with owner-managed and private equity-backed businesses, I'm looking forward to continuing to support clients through the opportunities and challenges they face. "The opportunity to work alongside such an experienced and well-respected team was incredibly appealing, and I'm excited to play a part in the continued success of the Nottingham office while building lasting relationships with clients and contacts." Radmore first pursued a career in elite canoeing, representing Great Britain for many years and winning a brace of World and European Championship medals, before retiring from competitive sport and moving into coaching. He worked with the Ugandan and Irish Olympic canoeing teams before becoming senior coach of the British Paralympic canoeing team, which took him to the Rio and Tokyo Paralympic Games. After becoming a parent, Radmore decided to pursue a career that would allow him to spend more time at home. Having enjoyed analysing data to optimise sporting performance, he saw accountancy as a natural next step and completed an evening course before joining his previous firm. At UHY, he now advises a broad portfolio of clients across a range of sectors, supporting businesses through the firm's Accounting and Business Services offering. He said: "I'm really enjoying the variety that this role offers. Working with clients across different industries gives me the opportunity to build strong relationships and take a more personal approach to my work. My background in coaching has also given me valuable experience in supporting and developing people, which I hope to bring to my role as a manager. "Looking ahead, I want to continue growing my portfolio across a range of sectors and broaden the support I can provide to clients, while playing my part in helping the accounting and business services team achieve its growth ambitions." Earlier this year,UHY's Nottingham, London and Brighton offices combined with Affinia, a fully integrated accounting and advisory firm. Together, the combined Affinia group is a £160m business with a combined team of 1,600 colleagues operating across 33 offices nationally. Andrew Timms, managing partner at UHY Nottingham, said: "Jayne and Colin bring a wealth of experience and different perspectives to the team, which will add real value to the firm. "The Nottingham office has grown significantly in recent years, and we have ambitious plans for the future as part of the wider Affinia group. Bringing talented and experienced people like Jayne and Colin into the business will play an important role in helping us continue that growth while maintaining the close, consultative relationships we are known for. "Colin's background in elite sport and coaching has equipped him with valuable skills in helping people perform and succeed, while Jayne brings significant audit experience and insight that will support the continued development of our team and offering."
Cooper Parry expands presence in Northern Ireland with new Belfast opening. New Jacquard suite hub follows the firm's established base in Dungannon Quick Poll What is your biggest operational challenge right now? One click - no sign-up All data is anonymised. Polling helps Accountancy Group better understand the Accountancy Today audience and tailor its editorial. Select a subscription plan. Cooper Parry has opened a new office in Belfast as part of a wider investment in Northern Ireland's professional services market. The new Belfast workspace, the Jacquard suite, which follows the established base at The Linen Green, Dungannon, offers a flexible hub for collaboration, client meetings and project delivery for team members as well as supporting hybrid working patterns. The suite includes AV-equipped meeting rooms for both in-person and virtual collaboration, matching the firm's 11 other UK locations. The space is expected to become a key hub within the firm's network, complementing its wider office footprint. The opening comes as the firm continues to grow its partner headcount and broaden its specialist offering, improving its ability to serve clients across the island of Ireland and the UK. Shauna McStravick, partner at Cooper Parry, told Accountancy Today: "Accountancy Group has recently moved into a bigger superhub at The Linen Green in Dungannon, strengthening the deep roots, local expertise, and brilliant team Accountancy Group already have there. Belfast builds on that investment by putting Accountancy Group closer to the city's business, banking, and professional services communities. Together, the two offices combine local heart with big expertise, as well as giving ambitious businesses across Northern Ireland direct access to more than 2,000 Cooper Parry specialists across the UK. "Belfast is our bold statement of intent - there's huge entrepreneurial energy here, with businesses thinking bigger, exploring new markets and looking for straight-talking advice to help turn ambition into action. As one of 12 Cooper Parry hubs, Belfast connects the region to expertise spanning professional services, advisory, wealth management, and digital. I'm genuinely confident it brings something fresh to the market and will help us attract brilliant talent and build stronger partnerships, accelerating our growth across Ireland while supporting Cooper Parry's wider £600m ambition." Published: 2m ago