Graduate Trainee Accountant (ACA Study Package)
17 days ago
Reading
Accounting Graduates wanted for Trainee Accountant role with Specialist Theale firm - Late 2026 start Graduate Trainee Accountant📍 South West Berkshire | 💼 Specialist Firm 💰 £28,000 + Full Study Support (ICAEW) 🕒 Full-time | Permanent | Office-based (Year 1) About the Opportunity I’m working on behalf of a rapidly growing specialist accounting firm in South West Berkshire, founded by former Big 4 and Top 10 firm partners. The firm is known for its technical excellence, entrepreneurial mindset, and commitment to developing early-career professionals.They are now looking to hire a Graduate Trainee Accountant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in financial reporting while working towards the ICAEW qualification with full study support. The Role In your first year, you’ll be based full-time in the office, working closely with experienced accountants and partners to build a strong foundation in financial reporting. As you progress, you’ll have the chance to explore other areas of the business through secondments and structured development opportunities. Key Responsibilities • Assist in preparing statutory financial statements for a range of clients, • Support with bookkeeping, reconciliations, and management accounts, • Apply UK accounting standards (FRS 102, UK GAAP) in practice, • Liaise with clients to gather financial data and resolve queries, • Work alongside senior team members on client engagements, • Participate in internal training and development programmes, • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related subject (2:1 or above preferred), • Graduated within the last 3 years, • Strong numeracy and analytical skills, • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, • Proactive, eager to learn, and detail-oriented, • Starting salary of £28,000, • Full ICAEW study support (tuition, exams, study leave), • Structured training and mentoring from ex-Big 4 and Top 10 professionals, • Office-based learning environment in Year 1 to accelerate development, • Opportunities for secondments into other service lines (e.g., tax, advisory), • A collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture 4767730