Finance Recruitment ltd
Location: Opportunities available in London, Birmingham, and Nottingham with some travel required for client engagements
Type: Full-Time, Graduate Entry
Salary: £32,000 to £42,000 (Depending on Qualifications) + annual bonus + benefits
About Us
We are a progressive accountancy and advisory practice with offices in London, Birmingham, and Nottingham. Our teams support a wide range of clients, from fast-growing SMEs to international groups, delivering audit, tax, and advisory services that add real value to their business.
We believe graduates should develop both technical and professional skills. That means working directly with clients, building trusted relationships, and learning how to deliver insights that go beyond the numbers.
Role Overview
This graduate programme offers early involvement in audit and client advisory projects, while supporting you through the full ACCA qualification. You will be part of teams that test financial controls, review reporting accuracy, and help clients strengthen their business processes.
From day one, you will be exposed to client-facing responsibilities, such as liaising with finance teams during audits, presenting findings, and contributing to advisory recommendations. This role combines the technical discipline of accounting with the professional skills needed to succeed in a client service environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with audit teams to test financial controls, analyse data, and validate client reporting
- Assist in preparing statutory accounts and financial statements in compliance with UK GAAP
- Participate in client meetings, presenting findings and supporting discussions on financial performance and improvements
- Contribute to advisory projects, including risk assessments and efficiency reviews
- Build professional relationships with client finance teams and stakeholders
- Research regulatory changes and help apply them within client contexts
Who We’re Looking For
Essential Qualities
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, confident in engaging with clients
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks and suggest improvements
- Proficiency in Excel with willingness to develop audit and accounting software skills
- Introductory compliance or regulatory qualification required (ICA, ICAM, or equivalent), as regulatory understanding is key to audit and client work
- Professional, ethical, and motivated to build a career in accountancy
Desirable Extras
- Internship or work experience in audit, accounting, or professional services
- Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Oracle, or SAP
- Ability to prepare and present clear written reports or financial analysis
Career Progression & Benefits
- Full ACCA sponsorship covering exam fees, study leave, and professional registration
- Structured training with exposure to both audit and advisory projects
- Defined career progression to Audit Associate, Senior Auditor, or Client Advisory Consultant
- Annual performance bonus
- One day remote working per week after probation
- Enhanced holiday allowance, with additional days to support exam preparation
- Visa sponsorship available for eligible graduates
How to Apply
Please send your CV and academic transcripts. You may also include a short cover letter (up to 300 words) explaining your motivation to pursue ACCA qualification and a client-facing career in audit and advisory.
If you have already been screened by a Finance Recruitment LTD advisor, your application will be submitted directly. In this case you do not need to send a separate cover letter or email.