Graduate Accountant
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Graduate Accountant (ACA Trainee) | London (Fitzrovia) | Specialist Web3 Accounting & Advisory Firm
About the Company
Join a pioneering London-based professional services firm specialising in crypto, blockchain, and digital assets. This is an established but cutting-edge company working alongside the coolest and biggest crypto exchanges, DeFi protocols, NFT pioneers, and blockchain trailblazers. Trusted globally for razor-sharp insight and real-time audit technology, the firm blends traditional accounting expertise with next-gen Web3 innovation, shaping the future of digital finance.
Role Mission
This is not just another graduate role. Here, you’ll audit the future — from crypto exchanges to DeFi protocols — while contributing hands-on to developing proprietary software that powers real-time auditing and reporting. This unique role offers an equal blend of coding, accounting, and blockchain analysis, giving you a rare opportunity to develop deep technical skills alongside expert financial knowledge. You’ll be coding, learning, and applying accounting in equal measure — truly an immersive experience at the intersection of finance and technology.
Key Responsibilities
· Support audit and assurance engagements for clients across digital assets, crypto, and blockchain sectors.
· Prepare and review financial statements aligned 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 innovative business models and deliver tailored audit and advisory support.
· Develop and enhance proprietary in-house software solutions using Python, SQL, or VBA to enable real-time auditing and reporting.
· Progress through the ICAEW ACA qualification with comprehensive training and expert mentoring.
· Stay ahead of evolving crypto regulations, accounting frameworks, and industry best practices.
Must-Have Experience
· Undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related disciplines.
· While we welcome applications from graduates of all backgrounds, we particularly encourage candidates from academically rigorous institutions.
· Coding or scripting proficiency (Python, SQL, VBA) or a strong enthusiasm to develop these skills.
· Passionate about blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and the decentralised finance ecosystem.
· Exceptional analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
· Strong communication skills for effective client interaction and internal collaboration.
· Adaptability 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 ready to tackle daily challenges auditing the future of finance.
· An eagerness to blend accounting fundamentals with cutting-edge coding and blockchain tech.
· A passion to learn from industry leaders in a high-calibre, crypto-savvy team.
· An ambition to grow rapidly in a firm setting new standards for crypto financial reporting and auditing.
· An inclusive spirit, valuing diversity and innovation across the team and clients.
What’s on Offer
· Based in Fitzrovia, London, with onsite working to maximise collaboration and hands-on learning.
· Starting salary £27,500, with structured pay rises following each successful ICAEW ACA exam, progressing up to £50,000+.
· Fully supported ACA training contract including exam fees, dedicated study leave, and expert mentoring.
· Exposure to 500+ Web3 clients — from top crypto exchanges to leading DeFi platforms and DAOs.
· Work on pioneering real-time audit technology delivering proof-of-reserve audits every 4 seconds.
· A unique blend of traditional professional services with Web3 innovation in a dynamic, fast-growing sector.
Interview Process
· Stage 1: Introductory 30-minute call with RecruitBlock consultant Paul Owen FCA to discuss your background, motivations, and interest in crypto finance.
· Stage 2: Interview with a Partner from the Digital Assets team
· Stage 3: Technical interview with senior management.
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🗓 Upcoming Web3 & Crypto Events:
Digital Assets Week New York May 20-21, New York, U.S. | Bitcoin 2025 Las Vegas May 27-29, Las Vegas, NV | ICMA Annual General Meeting & Conference 2025 June 4-6, Frankfurt, Germany | Crypto Valley Conference June 5-6, Switzerland | Permissionless IV June 24-26, New York, U.S. | Ethereum Community Conference June 30 – July 3, Cannes, France | Rare Evo 2025 August 6-10, Las Vegas, NV | CBDC Conference September 9-11, Nassau, Bahamas | Korea Blockchain Week 2025 September 22-27, Seoul, Korea | Blockchain Life 2025 October 28-29, Dubai, UAE
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