Graduate Program

STEM Pathway

This role is designed specifically for graduates from mathematics, computer science, engineering or physics backgrounds. It is not aimed at accounting or finance graduates.

Graduate Accountant (ACA Trainee) | London

Graduate Programme Intake: May 2026 – September 2026

STEM Degree Requirement/ Sponsorship Available

Interviews are currently taking place for May–September 2026 start dates

Who This Role Is For

This Graduate Accountant role forms part of a specialist STEM Pathway for graduates from mathematics, computer science, engineering or physics backgrounds who want to apply analytical and technical thinking in real-world financial infrastructure environments.

This pathway is not suitable for graduates with accounting, finance or business degrees.

About the Company

Join a pioneering London-based professional services firm specialising in crypto, blockchain and digital assets. This is an established yet cutting-edge company working alongside leading crypto exchanges, DeFi protocols and blockchain-native businesses.

Trusted globally for its technical depth and real-time audit technology, the firm blends accounting, audit and advisory expertise with next-generation Web3 innovation, shaping the future of digital finance.

Role Mission

You will work at the forefront of digital finance, auditing the future of financial infrastructure, from crypto exchanges to decentralised protocols, while contributing hands-on to the development of proprietary software that powers near real-time auditing and reporting.

The role offers an equal blend of coding, accounting and blockchain analysis, giving you a rare opportunity to develop deep technical skills alongside structured professional training. You will be coding, learning and applying accounting in parallel, working at the intersection of finance and technology from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Support audit and assurance engagements for clients across digital assets, crypto and blockchain sectors
• Prepare and review financial statements in line with UK GAAP, IFRS and emerging crypto accounting standards
• Assist on tax compliance and advisory projects focused on digital asset regulation
• Engage directly with crypto clients to understand their business models, transaction flows and platforms
• Develop and enhance proprietary in-house software using Python, SQL, R or VBA to enable real-time audit and reporting
• Progress through the ICAEW ACA qualification with comprehensive training and expert mentoring
• Stay ahead of evolving crypto regulation, accounting frameworks and industry best practice

Academic Background & Fit

This pathway is designed for candidates with strong academic foundations in mathematics, computer science, engineering or physics.

Applicants should be on track for, or have achieved, a First or high 2:1 degree. The firm typically attracts graduates from institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London and the London School of Economics, alongside other universities where analytical depth, mathematical rigour and technical challenge are central to the curriculum.

Applications are welcomed from all universities where the academic standard and technical content align with the demands of the role.

Must-Have Experience

• Undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) or postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or a related STEM discipline
• Coding or scripting experience (Python, SQL, R, VBA) or strong motivation to develop these skills
• Genuine interest in blockchain technology and decentralised finance
• Exceptional analytical, numerical and problem-solving ability with strong attention to detail
• Clear communication skills for effective client interaction and internal collaboration
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving and collaborative environment
• Commitment to completing the ICAEW ACA qualification

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• A proactive mindset and curiosity about how modern financial systems operate
• An eagerness to blend accounting fundamentals with coding and blockchain technology
• A desire to learn from experienced professionals in a high-calibre, crypto-focused team
• Ambition to grow quickly in a firm setting new standards in digital asset audit and reporting
• An inclusive approach, valuing diversity, innovation and collaboration

What’s on Offer

• London-based role with onsite working to maximise collaboration and hands-on learning
• Starting salary of £27,500, with structured pay increases following each successful ACA exam
• Fully supported ACA training contract, including exam fees, study leave and close mentoring
• Exposure to 500+ Web3 clients, from major crypto exchanges to DeFi platforms and DAOs
• Hands-on involvement in real-time audit technology, including high-frequency proof-of-reserves reporting
• A unique blend of traditional professional services and Web3 innovation
• Visa sponsorship available

Interview Process

Interviews are currently underway for candidates targeting May–September 2026 start dates.

• Stage 1: Introductory call to discuss your background, motivations and interest
• Stage 2: Interview with a Partner from the Digital Assets team (video)
• Stage 3: In-person technical interview with senior management

Acceptable Degrees for the STEM Pathway

Undergraduate Degrees (BSc / MEng / MSci): Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics & Computer Science, Mathematics & Statistics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Theoretical Physics, Data Science, Statistics

Postgraduate Degrees (MSc / MEng / MRes): MSc Computer Science, MSc Data Science, MSc Statistics, MSc Applied Mathematics, MSc Artificial Intelligence, MSc Machine Learning, MSc Computational Science, MSc Scientific Computing, MSc Robotics, MSc Mechatronics, MSc Electrical & Electronic Engineering, MSc Systems Engineering

Degree Requirements

• Degree must be mathematically rigorous and technically focused
• Strong emphasis on data, systems, modelling or computation
• Programmes that are primarily accounting, finance, economics or business-led are not suitable, regardless of institution