Graduate Trainee Accountant (ACA)

RD Financial Recruitment Limited; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Full ACA study support

31 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Employee referral scheme

Auto-enrolment pension

Paid car parking expenses

Flexible working after 12 months

Team social events

Central Beaconsfield location

Job summary

RD Financial Recruitment Limited is seeking a recent graduate for a Graduate Audit and Accounts Trainee in Beaconsfield. The role offers ACA study support, hands-on audit and accounts experience, and a clear route to qualification within a structured graduate training programme.

The role involves preparing financial statements, supporting audits across diverse clients, and working with experienced managers and accountants while pursuing ACA qualifications.

Qualifications

• UK university degree 2:1 or above.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade A*–C.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• Motivation to develop a long-term career in accountancy.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of annual financial statements.
• Supporting audit assignments across a range of clients and sectors.
• Working alongside managers and qualified accountants on client engagements.
• Gaining experience both in the office and at client sites.
• Developing technical knowledge across audit, accounts and financial reporting.
• Building strong client communication and relationship management skills.
• Balancing practical work with ACA studies and examinations.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Proactive learner

Education

UK degree 2:1

GCSE Maths & English A*-C

Job description

Graduate Audit and Accounts Trainee - Beaconsfield

Beaconsfield | £26k | Full Study Support | Graduate Training Programme

Are you a recent graduate looking to start a career in accountancy with a clear route to qualification and progression?

This is an opportunity to join a supportive team, gain hands‑on experience across audit and accounts, and work towards your ACA qualification with full study support.

The Role

You'll join the audit and accounts department, gaining practical experience while studying towards your ACA qualification over 3-4 years.

Working with a varied portfolio of clients across different sectors, you'll develop your technical knowledge and build the skills needed to progress your career in accountancy.

Your work will include preparing financial statements, supporting audit assignments and working alongside experienced managers, trainees and qualified accountants.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of annual financial statements
• Supporting audit assignments across a range of clients and sectors
• Working alongside managers and qualified accountants on client engagements
• Gaining experience both in the office and at client sites
• Developing technical knowledge across audit, accounts and financial reporting
• Building strong client communication and relationship management skills
• Balancing practical work with ACA studies and examinations

About You

• A UK university degree at 2:1 or above
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade A*–C
• A valid UK driving licence
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn
• Motivated to develop a long‑term career in accountancy
• Able to work collaboratively and manage competing priorities

The Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Full ACA study support
• 31 days' holiday, including bank holidays
• Employee referral scheme
• Auto‑enrolment pension scheme
• Paid car parking expenses
• Flexible working opportunities after the first 12 months
• Regular team social events and celebrations
• Central Beaconsfield location, just a 2-minute walk from the station and 5 minutes from the M40

If you're a recent graduate looking to build your accountancy career within a supportive practice, with the training and experience to develop professionally, we'd like to hear from you.