Accounts Trainee

We are TC Group, the fastest-growing top 20 accountancy firm in the UK. We're business advisors and accountants, with over 30 years of experience we've honed our skills and developed our service offering to deliver a much wider range of bespoke support and advice to ambitious business owners and their businesses.

Our office in Chorley is currently seeking an enthusiastic Trainee to assist with various accounting duties day to day.

• Assisting with the preparation of sole trader and partnership accounts
• Assisting with the preparation of company accounts and corporation tax returns
• Preparation of VAT returns and bookkeeping using cloud based software such as Sage, Xero and Quickbooks
• Assistance with the preparation of personal tax returns
• General office administration tasks

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• 5 GCSE passes, including Maths and English
• A Levels grade A
  * to C, ideally in an Accounting related subject
• Knowledge of using Microsoft software, particularly Word and Excel
• Is eager to progress and develop, with the willingness to adapt
• An effective communicator and listener and who would collaborate well with the rest of our team
• Wants to make a positive impact on our firm and be part of our journey into the future
• Demonstrates a high level of honesty and integrity

• Study support on an apprenticeship scheme
• 20 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) increasing by 2 ½ days per each 5 years of service completed.
• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance 4 x salary
• Free car park & close transport links
• Social events
• Access to our employee benefits portal - GP and prescription services, cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Referral Bonus - we're always looking for talented individuals to join our team
• Regular training and development - continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations

TC Group is growing and changing at quite a pace! We're an ambitious group of people with the same aim - to create a consistent, high‑quality experience for our clients. Like us, our client list is growing - we're supporting more and more of the UK's ambitious business owners, SMEs and large corporations and it's a real team effort. We're helping them make courageous decisions to grow their businesses.

We always seek the best talent, looking for individuals who are technically brilliant, solution‑focused and continually strive to be the best in class. Each member of our team plays an integral part in creating the unique feel and culture of our business, which in turn helps us continue to grow, develop and evolve. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship.