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STEM Pathway - Graduate Programme

Graduate Programme Intake: May 2026 – September 2026

STEM Degree Requirement | Visa Sponsorship Available

Graduate Accountant (ACA Trainee) | London

This programme is designed specifically for graduates from mathematics, computer science, engineering or physics backgrounds. It is not aimed at accounting, finance or business graduates. **Interviews are currently taking place for May–September 2026 start dates. **

Who this role is for:

The STEM Pathway is designed for analytically rigorous graduates who want to apply mathematical and technical thinking inside real-world financial infrastructure.

If you enjoy modelling systems, solving structured problems and building technical solutions - but also want long-term professional credibility - this programme was built with you in mind.

It is not suitable for accounting, finance or business-led degrees.

About the Company

Based in Central London, this specialist fintech and Web3-focused professional services firm operates at the intersection of:

Blockchain infrastructure

Financial regulation

Distributed systems

Assurance and reporting technology

The firm works with over 500 Web3 and blockchain-native organisations globally, including:

Centralised exchanges

DeFi protocols

Token issuers

Blockchain infrastructure platforms

Recognised for its proprietary real-time audit capability and technical depth, the firm supports innovative financial platforms as they scale within regulated environments. This is where fintech innovation meets accountability.

Role Mission

From day one, you will work on live digital asset and Web3 engagements while contributing to internal tooling that enables near real-time reporting and verification.

You will operate across:

• Blockchain transaction analysis

• Financial reporting under UK GAAP and IFRS

• Regulatory and governance frameworks

• Proprietary fintech software development

This role blends coding, analysis and structured professional training.

You will qualify as an ICAEW ACA Chartered Accountant while developing applied technical expertise in blockchain and financial systems.

Few graduate programmes combine mathematical rigour, fintech exposure and a globally recognised professional qualification in this way.

Key Responsibilities

• Support audit and assurance engagements across Web3 and digital asset clients

• Prepare and review financial statements under UK GAAP and IFRS

• Assist on digital asset tax and regulatory advisory assignments

• Analyse complex on-chain transaction flows and business models

• Develop and enhance proprietary internal tools using Python, SQL, R or VBA

• Contribute to real-time reporting and proof-of-reserves processes

• Progress through the ACA qualification with structured mentoring

• Stay current with evolving blockchain regulation and accounting standards

Must-Have Experience

• 2:1 or above in a mathematically rigorous STEM discipline

• Coding or scripting exposure (Python preferred) or strong motivation to develop it

• Exceptional analytical and numerical reasoning

• Clear communication skills

• Interest in blockchain, fintech or financial infrastructure

• Commitment to completing the ICAEW ACA qualification

• Long-term professional ambition

What You’ll Bring

• Intellectual curiosity about how modern financial systems are built

• A builder mindset - systems, tooling and modelling

• Discipline to complete a demanding qualification

• Comfort operating in technically complex environments

• Ambition to develop rare crossover expertise between fintech and regulated finance

What’s on Offer

• Central London (Fitzrovia) office

• Starting salary of £27,500 with structured increases following ACA milestones

• Fully funded ACA training contract including exam fees and study leave

• Exposure to 500+ Web3 and blockchain-native organisations

• Direct involvement in proprietary real-time reporting technology

• A rare blend of structured professional services training and fintech innovation

• Visa sponsorship available

The firm consistently attracts graduates from research-intensive and analytically rigorous universities, including Russell Group institutions and other universities where modelling, computation and mathematical depth are central.

Interview Process

Stage 1: Introductory discussion (video with Paul Owen FCA)

Stage 2: Partner interview (video)

Stage 3: In-person technical interview in Central London

Interviews are underway for May–September 2026 start dates.

Acceptable Degrees

Undergraduate (BSc / MEng / MSci):

Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics & Computer Science, Mathematics & Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering (quantitative), Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Data Science, Statistics

Postgraduate (MSc / MEng / MRes):

MSc Computer Science, MSc Data Science, MSc Statistics, MSc Applied Mathematics, MSc Artificial Intelligence, MSc Machine Learning, MSc Computational Science, MSc Robotics, MSc Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Degree Requirements

• Degree must demonstrate mathematical rigour and technical depth

• Strong emphasis on modelling, systems or computation

• Accounting, finance, economics and business-led programmes are not suitable