Trainee Accountant Graduate Intake - 2026

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

Job summary

A leading investment fund administrator in London seeks a Trainee Accountant for their 2026 intake. This full-time role provides hands-on client experience while studying for the ACCA qualification. Candidates should have a 2:1 degree or AAT Level 3 and be confident with Excel. Benefits include a competitive salary, paid study leave, and health insurance after probation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

24 days annual leave

Paid study leave

Health insurance

Discounted gym membership

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• A degree at 2:1 or above (any discipline), or AAT Level 3 with strong accounts preparation experience.
• Strong academic background - typically three B grades at A-Level (or equivalent).
• Ambition to train as a qualified accountant (ACCA).

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on client experience while studying towards your ACCA qualification.
• Develop a wide range of technical and professional skills.
• Manage a range of associated deliverables including compliance reporting and ad hoc accounting projects.

Skills

Core accounting skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Confident with MS Excel and Word

Curiosity and motivation

Education

Degree at 2:1 or above

AAT Level 3 with accounts preparation experience

Job description

Trainee Accountant Graduate Intake - 2026

Department: Real Estate & Private Equity

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London

Description

At Langham Hall, we provide fund administration and accounting services to some of the world's leading alternative investment fund managers. The alternative funds industry is one of the fastest-growing areas in financial services, covering private equity, debt, infrastructure, and real estate.

Founded in 2006, we\'ve grown to over 700 people across London, Luxembourg, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Channel Islands, and New York, administering more than USD 160bn of assets. We pride ourselves on exceptional client service and long-term relationships built on integrity, collaboration, and excellence.

Become a Qualified Fund Accountant

Our graduate scheme is designed to give you everything you need to train as a professional accountant. From day one, you\'ll gain hands-on client experience while studying towards your ACCA qualification with full support from us.

You\'ll build a strong foundation in fund accounting and have a strong promotion route within a client service team.

This role will start in September 2026.

Learn more about Langham Hall by visiting: https://www.langhamhall.com/

Key Responsibilities

What you\'ll learn

Graduates develop a wide range of technical and professional skills, including:

• Core accounting skills: from bookkeeping to preparing complex financial statements and consolidations
• Interaction with the highest profile fund managers and investors in alternative assets
• Accounting for structures and investments in private equity, debt, real estate and infrastructure funds;
• Technical training on the impact of the latest accounting standards;
• Building financial models based on funds\' legal agreements;
• Managing a range of associated deliverables including compliance reporting, tax and ad hoc accounting projects;
• Learning how to manage a team including delegation and organisational skills; and
• Life skills such as leadership, communication and problem solving.

A supportive environment for your career journey

We are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where people of all genders, backgrounds, and identities can thrive. Whether you are set on becoming an accountant or are just beginning to explore the profession, we will apprentice you through structured training, guidance, and opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A degree at 2:1 or above (any discipline), or AAT Level 3 with strong accounts preparation experience
• Strong academic background - typically three B grades at A-Level (or equivalent) and good GCSE results
• Genuine interest in the alternative investment industry
• Ambition to train as a qualified accountant (ACCA)
• Confident with MS Excel and Word
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid numeracy and written English
• Curiosity, motivation, and a willingness to learn

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 24 days annual leave
• Paid study leave and fully paid course tuition
• Health insurance (after successful probation period)
• Discounted gym membership
• Pension of 5% employer - 4% employee
• Cycle to work scheme
• Numerous wellbeing initiatives