Graduate Accountant

Maven is a market-leading proprietary trading firm allocating internal capital across discretionary, systematic, and market‑making strategies. Our collective expertise spans traders, engineers, and technologists, unified by an unwavering dedication to enhance our efficiency as a premier liquidity provider for globally listed derivatives.

Are you ready to launch your finance career in a fast‑paced, global environment? Join our dynamic Finance team as a Graduate Accountant, where you’ll gain invaluable experience across core accounting functions and work with talented professionals who will support your growth every step of the way.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a junior member of our team, you will support our finance operations for the EU and US regions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with accounts payable tasks and liaising with external stakeholders
• Reconciling and processing payments for brokerage activities
• Supporting month‑end close activities and internal reporting
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Engaging with internal stakeholders across global teams
• Working in operational finance, including treasury functions
• Helping to review and maintain finance processes and policies
• Gaining exposure to tax processes and compliance
• Participating in process improvement initiatives and special projects

What We Offer

• Comprehensive, hands‑on training led by experienced professionals
• Financial study support and mentorship as you work toward your ACA or ACCA qualification
• Early responsibility and the opportunity to shape your finance career from day one
• Exposure to a variety of finance functions within a successful, multinational business
• A collaborative, inclusive, and high‑achieving team environment

About You

• Recently completed or close to completing an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field
• Intention to pursue a professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a willingness to take initiative
• Effective communicator, comfortable working independently as well as within a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with financial systems is a plus; eagerness to learn new systems is essential
• Adaptable, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Enhanced annual leave allowance after 2+ years’ service
• 25 days’ annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Fully catered breakfast, lunch, and snacks prepared by an in‑house chef
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• On‑site private gym with instructor‑led classes including boxing, yoga, and more
• Monthly company events and social activities

Maven is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture for our employees. It is crucial for us to understand the demographics of our candidate pool to measure our recruitment practices. There is no requirement for any candidate to answer our demographic questions. For candidates who complete the questionnaire, their data will be anonymised and used only in the aggregate to inform our attraction strategy. Maven is an equal opportunity employer and this data will be used for opportunity monitoring purposes.