ACA Graduate Trainee – Digital Assets (Cryptocurrency) - JANUARY 2026 START DATE

Pantalent; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent accounting firm in London is seeking graduate trainees who aspire to become Chartered Accountants. This role offers a three-year training program, full sponsorship for exam fees, and jobs that engage with clients in the rapidly evolving Digital Asset sector. Candidates should possess excellent numerical skills and a keen interest in cryptocurrency, with a goal of gaining professional qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Full study support package

Salary increases based on exam success

Qualifications

• Graduate trainees must have achieved or be expected to achieve a minimum 2.1 degree.
• Strong numerical skills and good organisational capabilities are essential.
• A keen interest in cryptocurrency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage in a three-year initial training period to achieve ICAEW qualification.
• Receive full study support, covering all course fees and exam fees.
• Participate in training courses related to ACA examinations.

Skills

Excellent numerical skills

Good time management and organisation skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to use initiative and critical thinking

Interest/knowledge of cryptocurrency

Competent in Microsoft Office

Exposure to coding

Education

Minimum 2.1 degree in any discipline

Job description

Harris & Trotter LLP is a growing 23 partner firm, established in 1940 and based in the heart of the West End in London. We are looking to recruit for our 2026 intake of graduate trainees who aspire to become Chartered Accountants and trusted business advisors in the rapidly emerging Digital Asset space.

Blockchain technology is still in infancy, but we are at the start of another digital revolution powered by blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and AI-powered individuals and businesses.

This is an opportunity to gain professional experience and qualifications in an emerging industry, staying ahead of the curve.

We are one of the largest accountants, auditors, and tax advisors in the Digital Asset industry in the world. We act for a variety of crypto-native organisations, from start-ups to the likes of The Sandbox, Wintermute, 1inch, and Blockchain.com.

Highlights and Key Points:

1. The initial training period is for a term of three years (at which point you will have achieved your ICAEW qualification and become a Chartered Accountant).
2. We offer a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and full study support package. We will pay for all course fees, exam fees, and study leave (with salary increases based on exam success and work performance).
3. We partner with the best training providers in London to fully prepare you for your ACA examinations. You will spend time away from the office attending training courses to apply the technical knowledge gained on your return to the office and when working with clients.

We look for graduates who have achieved (or are expected to achieve) a minimum 2.1 degree in any discipline. In addition, the following points are preferred:

• Excellent numerical skills
• Good time management and organisation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to use initiative and critical thinking
• A keen interest/knowledge of cryptocurrency
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, etc. (Essential)
• Exposure to coding