Graduate ACA Trainee in London

We are looking for ambitious, driven graduates who are committed to qualifying as a Chartered Accountant and building a long-term professional career.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a respected medium-sized firm offering structured training, early responsibility, and exposure to a diverse client base.

From day one, you will be immersed in real client work while receiving full support to achieve your ACA qualification.

Why this opportunity stands out

• £30k salary + ACA (ICAEW) qualification, where all first-attempt exam costs are fully funded
• Training: you\’ll receive a personalised development plan aligned with your experience and exam progress
• Career progression: this is a firm where many partners started as trainees
• Development: progress reviews every six months with a Training Partner
• Inclusive company culture, with regular social events and a workplace where personality is valued
• An exciting client base spanning media, finance, hospitality, and professional services.

What does the role involve?

• Studying towards your ACA exams
• Hands-on experience across audit, accounts, and advisory with secondments to Company Secretarial and Tax departments
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries
• Responsibility from an early stage, with assignments typically lasting no more than three weeks to maximise variety
• Opportunities to work at increasing levels of responsibility – from junior to senior roles on larger clients

Requirements:

• On track for a 2:1 or First in any degree aside from Accounting
• AAB at A level (or equivalent), including a quantitative subject
• Paid work experience, whether that\’s in retail, hospitality, or an internship

Due to recent changes in government funding for ACA training programmes, eligibility for this role is restricted.

To qualify, candidates must be under the age of 22 on 7th September 2026 (the ACA start date). As a result, this opportunity is best suited to graduates completing a standard three-year undergraduate degree.

We regret that candidates who have completed postgraduate qualifications (e.g. MSc, MA) or longer undergraduate programmes are not eligible for this role under the current funding guidelines.

How to apply:

If you\’re looking for a graduate ACA trainee scheme in London, we\’d love to hear from you.

Please apply by submitting a CV tailored to a career in audit and accounts.