- Location
- London
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
Description
Graduate Trainee Accountant 2027 - Cohort 1
Department: Fund Administration
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: London
Description
Langham Hall is a professional services firm formed to provide excellent fund administration and accounting services to alternative investment fund managers. The alternative investment funds industry is one of the fastest growing areas in financial services and we work with the best names in private equity, debt, infrastructure and real estate.
We administer more than $230 billion across 750+ funds and provide depositary oversight on a further $200 billion across 300 AIFs. With around 900 professionals in ten offices across Europe, the US and Asia, we combine expertise, integrity and technology to deliver insight and lasting impact whilst developing the next generation of industry professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Graduate Accountant Programme
At Langham Hall, our Graduate Programme is designed to give ambitious graduates the opportunity to build a strong foundation in accounting while gaining valuable experience within the fast-paced world of financial services.
From day one, you’ll receive structured training, hands-on experience and dedicated study support towards the ACCA qualification. You’ll develop both your technical accounting knowledge and the professional skills needed to build a successful career in the industry.
As part of the programme, you will:
- Gain practical experience in fund accounting and develop a strong understanding of the financial services industry.
- Work directly with clients, building your communication, relationship-management and professional skills.
- Learn from experienced colleagues in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Receive study support towards the ACCA qualification, helping you progress towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
- Take on increasing responsibility as your knowledge and confidence grow.
Successful graduates will progress into an Assistant Accountant role within a dedicated team, providing a clear opportunity to continue developing your skills and career with Langham Hall.
If you’re looking for more than a graduate job — and want a structured route into accountancy, financial services and professional qualification — our Graduate Programme could be the perfect place to start.
We will be hiring for the following intakes:
- Start in February 2027
- Start in June 2027
- Start in September 2027
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Below are some of the core skills our graduates will be learning:
- Interaction with the highest profile fund managers and investors in alternative assets
- Accounting for structures and investments in private equity, debt, real estate and infrastructure funds;
- Intensive training from the basics of bookkeeping to construction of complex financial statements and consolidations;
- Technical training on the impact of the latest accounting standards;
- Building financial models based on funds’ legal agreements;
- Managing a range of associated deliverables including compliance reporting, tax and ad hoc accounting projects;
- Learning how to manage a team including delegation and organisational skills; and
- Life skills such as leadership, communication and problem solving.
Technical Knowledge / Skills Required
- Be educated to degree level (2:1 and above) or; AAT level 3 qualified with significant accounts preparation experience
- Strong A-Levels and GCSEs;
- A keen awareness and interest in the alternative investment industry;
- A desire to become a qualified accountant (ACCA);
- Good MS Excel and MS Word skills;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Strong numeracy and literacy; and
- Intellectual curiosity.
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