Audit & Accounts Senior

Audit & Accounts Senior – TC SWP

Location:

Croydon - SWP

Industry: Audit

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

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 wider range of bespoke support and advice to ambitious business owners and their businesses.

Due to growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an Audit & Accounts Senior for TC SWP, based at our Croydon SWP office. You will take responsibility for leading audit assignments and preparing statutory accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients. You will plan and execute audits in compliance with UK auditing standards, review work completed by junior team members, and ensure accuracy and quality throughout.

Alongside audit work, you will prepare financial statements, liaise with clients to resolve queries, and provide practical advice to support their business goals.

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Prepare year‑end financial statements for SMEs, groups, and other entity types (charities, LLPs, etc.).
• Prepare corporation tax computations and basic tax planning schedules.
• Delegate tasks effectively to trainees and assistants.
• Provide on‑the‑job coaching, support, and feedback.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Active involvement in the professional and personal development of more junior team members.
• Identifying, researching and helping to resolve technical issues which may arise.
• Develop a strong commercial understanding of the client’s businesses and any developments within it.
• Working as a team and independently on the firm’s larger audits for both corporate and not‑for‑profit clients.

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

• ACA or ACCA fully qualified, or part‑qualified and actively studying.
• At least 3 years of recent audit experience within an accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge, with up‑to‑date understanding of current auditing and accounting standards, company law, and key regulatory issues.
• Good working knowledge of corporation tax, with awareness of VAT and payroll taxes considered an advantage.
• Experience working with a broad and varied client portfolio.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Strong analytical ability and high attention to detail, with the capability to identify issues, think laterally, and propose effective solutions.
• Demonstrates initiative, sound judgement, and ownership of tasks from inception through to completion.
• Proficient computer skills, including strong Excel and Word capabilities; familiarity with CCH, Xero, and Sage is desirable.

• Study support package (if required)
• 20 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) when studying. 25 days annual leave once qualified
• Career progression
• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance 4 x salary
• 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

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.