Accounts Junior Accounts

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Working Pattern: Hybrid and flexible working available (upon successful completion of probation period)

Holiday: 20 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)

At TC Group, we're more than accountants. We're trusted business advisors helping ambitious entrepreneurs, SMEs and larger organisations achieve their goals.

As one of the UK's fastest-growing Top 20 accountancy firms, we're proud of our people-first culture, our collaborative approach and our commitment to helping both our clients and our colleagues succeed.

We're looking for a talented Accounts Trainee to join our Letchworth team. If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued, your development is supported and your contribution genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

As an Accounts Trainee
, you'll be taking the first steps towards a rewarding career in accountancy and finance. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll gain valuable hands‑on experience supporting a diverse client portfolio, assisting with the preparation of accounts, tax returns, and other financial information while developing a strong understanding of how businesses operate. This is an entry‑level position with full training and support provided, including the opportunity to study towards professional qualifications such as AAT.

It's an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in accountancy, whether you're leaving education or exploring a new career path. We'll help you build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to develop into a successful accounting professional.

As our Accounts Trainee you'll be responsible for:

• Assisting with the preparation of accounts, VAT returns, and corporate tax returns for a varied portfolio of clients
• Supporting the completion of bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting with the preparation of self‑assessment tax returns
• Liaising with clients on accounts and tax queries as required
• Maintaining client files and ensuring documentation is up to date
• Assisting with general administrative duties related to client accounts
• Learning and applying accounting principles, software, and best practices
• Drafting client communications and annual fee renewals

We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Motivated about a career in accountancy and studying for AAT
• Minimum of Grade 6 (or equivalent) in Maths and English at GCSE
• Enthusiastic, self‑motivated and self‑responsible
• Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Organised, efficient with attention to detail
• Good computer skills, outlook, excel and word
• An ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• A proactive and solutions‑focused approach
• A commitment to delivering excellent client service

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who shares our values, enjoys working collaboratively and is passionate about delivering great results.

We understand that choosing your next career move is about more than just a job title.

At TC Group you'll find:

• A supportive and collaborative culture
• Opportunities for career progression within a fast-growing business
• Ongoing learning, professional development and qualification support
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• A business that values innovation, individuality and fresh ideas
• The chance to work with ambitious clients and talented colleagues across the UK
• Study support for AAT
• Hybrid working (following probation)
• Additional holiday - your birthday off and a religious holiday exchange option
• Christmas shutdown (included as part of holiday allowance)
• Time off for charity and volunteer…