Graduate Trainee Accountant

Rapid Recruitment Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in the Greater London area is seeking ambitious graduates to join their team as Trainee Accountants. This role offers exposure across audit, accounts, and tax, while providing comprehensive study support towards ACA or ACCA qualifications. Candidates will develop essential technical and commercial skills through structured training and close mentorship, contributing to a diverse client base and gaining practical experience from the outset.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Full ACA/ACCA study support package

Structured training programme

Ongoing mentoring

Long-term career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or final-year student with strong academic results.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, motivated, and eager to learn.
• Committed to undertaking ACA/ACCA training and qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts and financial statements.
• Supporting audit assignments across a variety of industries.
• Assisting with tax compliance work and client queries.
• Preparing working papers and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Carrying out research and analysis to support advisory projects.
• Building professional relationships with both clients and colleagues.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organisational ability

Education

2:1 degree or above

Job description

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leading and well-established accountancy practice, is seeking ambitious graduates to join their team as Trainee Accountants. This is an excellent opportunity to launch your career in professional services, working with a diverse client base while receiving full study support towards ACA or ACCA qualification.

The Role

As a Graduate Trainee Accountant, you will gain exposure across audit, accounts, and tax, building the technical and commercial skills required for a successful career in accountancy. You will work closely with experienced colleagues, receive structured training, and develop your client-facing skills from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts and financial statements
• Supporting audit assignments across a variety of industries
• Assisting with tax compliance work and client queries
• Preparing working papers and ensuring deadlines are met
• Carrying out research and analysis to support advisory projects
• Building professional relationships with both clients and colleagues

Candidate Profile

• Recent graduate (or final-year student) with strong academic results (2:1 degree or above preferred; all disciplines considered, finance-related advantageous)
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, motivated, and eager to learn
• Committed to undertaking ACA/ACCA training and qualification

What’s on Offer

• Competitive starting salary with regular progression reviews
• Full ACA/ACCA study support package (tuition, exams, and study leave)
• Exposure to a wide range of industries and clients
• A structured training programme and ongoing mentoring
• Genuine long-term career development opportunities