Graduate Programme 2027 in Beaconsfield

We currently have an exciting opportunity for exceptional, forward-thinking and proactive individuals to join our Graduate Training Programme to train for the ACA qualification based at our offices in Beaconsfield. This diverse role includes a range of financial management, advisory functions and audit work, giving our trainees a range of opportunity to see and work with different sectors throughout their training.

You will be enrolled in an ACA training programme, where you will receive full support from your team and study support across a range of disciplines and gain hands-on experience working with clients across a range of industry sectors, making this an ideal opportunity to begin your career in accountancy. In addition to your formal ICAEW training and external formal training programme, we also provide all trainees with regular in-house informal training and a full support network including a mentor/line manager.

Our clients are an extremely diverse practice, dealing with SMEs to large multinational groups. Our team offers a full suite of services for ambitious businesses, individuals and entrepreneurs across London and the South East. For added confidence and reassurance, we also offer a range of audit and assurance services through Rouse Audit LLP.

Working at RouseFinerva, our people are our most important asset, which is why we aim to recruit, develop and retain the best by offering challenging and rewarding opportunities combined with best-in-class training and development programmes. Being members of Praxity AISBL, the world’s largest alliance of independent accounting and auditing firms, means we can support UK businesses with global ambitions at every stage as well as those wanting to do business in the UK. Graduates could work with Praxity and our international network including the opportunity for secondment on qualification.

In 2025, we joined forces with Finerva, an innovative London-based scale-up specialist accounting and advisory firm. This strategic merger has expanded our capabilities and added new opportunities for both our people and our clients with ambitious growth plans. We are located in Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire, with a 2-minute walk to the Beaconsfield Station (Chiltern Line) and 5 minutes from the M40.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients
• Supporting audit planning, fieldwork, and testing under the guidance of senior team members
• Preparing working papers and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations
• Participating in client meetings and building strong professional relationships
• Developing your technical knowledge through hands-on work and study
• Contributing to a positive, team-orientated culture

What we’re looking for:

• A recent or upcoming graduate (2:1 or above preferred) in any discipline
• Maths and English GCSE Grade A* – B
• Strong analytical, numerical and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• High attention to detail and willingness to learn
• A genuine interest in pursuing a career in audit and accounts

What we offer:

• Full study support towards ACA qualification
• Structured training and ongoing professional development
• A friendly, supportive team that invests in your growth
• Exposure to a broad mix of industries and clients
• Clear progression pathways
• Competitive salary and benefits

Our recruitment process:

We aim to make our recruitment process clear, fair and efficient:

• If shortlisted for interview, you will be contacted to arrange an interview and right to work check, this involves a 5 minute teams call with our Recruitment and HR Coordinator, in order to check your eligibility to work in the UK.
• Initial Interview – Teams Call: You will have a 30-minute Teams call with two members of our team. This is an opportunity for us to get to know you and for you to ask questions about the role.
• Graduate Assessment Day – Beaconsfield Office: We will be holding two assessment days, successful candidates from the initial interview will be invited to our in-person assessment day, which includes:
• A numerical and logical thinking test
• A short presentation
• A group exercise
• Final Decision: We aim to make a decision within a few days after the assessment day.

RouseFinerva was founded through the merger of two forward-thinking accounting and business advisory firms: Rouse, a full-service, UK Top 100 firm with a history spanning over 100 years, and Finerva, a specialist firm for tech, scale-ups, and high-growth clients – many backed by well-known growth and venture investors. Together, we are proud to be a leading independent, partner-led firm, which means our team benefits from a collaborative culture, clear career progression, close working alongside our partners and recognition for their achievements.

Delivering meaningful impact is embedded in the RouseFinerva DNA – for both our clients and our people. We believe the two go hand in hand: when our team thrives, our clients benefit, and when our clients succeed, so do we all. As part of the team, you’re not just here to do a job – you’re here to contribute, grow, and make an impact. To help you achieve this, we are proud to offer best-in-class learning and development programmes, clear career progression opportunities, recognition for your work, wellness initiatives and flexible working to support your work-life balance.

In fact, we were recently showcased as a best practice example in the “Breaking Down Barriers to Accountancy” report presented to Parliament on career development in the industry. Our clients include some of the most innovative and exciting businesses, giving you the opportunity to work alongside ambitious founders and dynamic leadership teams. They are based across the UK, and as members of Praxity, the world’s largest alliance of independent accounting firms, it’s quite likely that you will also work with international clients – broadening your experience and opening doors to new career opportunities.

As a team, we use technology to its full potential, and it regularly shows us that in a remote, open-minded culture, innovation matters. It means that all our work is highly collaborative – with clients, colleagues, and associates. If you are joining us as a contractor, you can be confident that we build strong relationships with those who work with us. We see these relationships as partnerships, with contractors feeling part of a community.