Apprentice Accountant

Overview

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.

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, SME’s and large Corporations and it’s a real team effort. We’re helping them make courageous decisions to grow their businesses.

Our key to achieving this is through our knowledgeable, energetic and agile team who work hard to assist our client’s businesses, helping them not only with their day-to-day business needs but also to build and deliver their business strategies, goals and ambitions.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Southampton office for a driven and enthusiastic sixth form / college leaver to start an AAT Accountancy Apprenticeship and join our award-winning Service Charge team
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Successful candidates for this role will be personable and hard-working. As well as taking your first steps in a great career, you will find your role with us to be enjoyable and fun - everyone within the team is warm, sociable and supportive - you will work with people that stay friends for your entire career.

We provide you with meaningful support as you undertake your exam training and the exams themselves. Whilst we want you to progress rapidly in your career, equally we will only enter you for exams when you are properly prepared.

• 4 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C), including English and Maths, or a Level 2 qualification (Merit or Distinction) in a related subject
• two A-Levels and three GCSEs (or their equivalent)
• excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate Excel skills as a minimum
• highly personable with excellent communication skills
• organised, efficient with attention to detail
• able to work as part of a team and ask for help
• motivated and enthusiastic
• able to demonstrate drive and initiative
• able to reliably commute to the relevant office

• competitive salary
• study support package
• pension scheme
• group life assurance 4 x salary
• group income protection
• 22 days annual leave excluding bank holidays
• birthday day off
• health cash plan
• quarterly functions and events
• access to our employee benefits portal – 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
• friendly and inclusive working environment

Location:

Southampton

Job type:
Full time, Permanent, Service Charge

Salary:
Competitive

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with flexible, hybrid working

Holiday: 22 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)

Start Date:

September 2026

Closing date: 28 February 2026

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