2025 Graduate - Accountancy Practice

2025 Graduate - Trainee Accountant – Guildford (ACA Training Provided)

Location: Guildford, Surrey

Start Date: Summer 2025

Salary: £24,000 plus full study support

Are you a 2025 graduate looking to start your career in accountancy? 

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience in a varied and dynamic practice role while studying towards your ACA qualification with full support.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Graduate Trainee Accountant, you’ll gain experience across a broad range of accounting and finance functions. Your day-to-day work will include:

• Preparing financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Assisting with statutory audits for a wide variety of clients
• Preparing VAT returns and management accounts
• Supporting clients with cloud-based accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks)
• Working on personal and corporate tax computations and returns
• Liaising with clients to gather necessary information and build strong relationships
• Supporting senior accountants and managers with ad hoc projects and advisory work

You'll be given increasing responsibility as you develop, with full mentoring and study support to help you grow into a confident and capable qualified accountant.

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What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a motivated graduate with a genuine interest in accountancy and a willingness to learn. You’ll ideally have:

Qualifications & Background:

• On track to achieve (or already have) a 2:1 degree or higher in any discipline
• Minimum of 112 UCAS points (or equivalent)
• A strong academic record in Maths or other numerate subjects is desirable
• Right to work in the UK 

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proactive attitude and a willingness to take on new challenges
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and learning new software

What We Offer

• Full ACA study support (course fees, exams, and study leave)
• A structured training programme with regular feedback and mentoring
• Broad exposure to all areas of accountancy – no pigeonholing
• A friendly and professional team culture
• Clear progression opportunities as you qualify
• Offices in Guildford, easily accessible by public transport

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