Audit & Accounts Trainee

Croydon - SWP. Accounts. Full-time. Permanent. Salary – competitive market rate. Hours – Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week. Holiday – 20 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays).

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 SWP in Croydon are looking for an Audit & Accounts Trainee to start in September.

We are welcoming applications from all backgrounds but ideally looking for driven and enthusiastic sixth form / college leavers and graduates who are looking to start an apprenticeship. A fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to start your career, working towards an internationally recognised qualification (AAT Level 3 and 4 followed by ACCA or ACA) and gaining valuable on-the-job experience with a highly respected business advisory and accountancy firm.

You will join a dynamic team and work with a range of different businesses and rapidly gain responsibility whilst at the same time completing your qualification with us. You’ll have a dedicated people manager and apprentice support manager and work within a team of like‑minded individuals at various stages in their studies. You will learn how to work effectively in a team, how to build strong and lasting professional relationships and also how to deliver exceptional client service.

They are diverse roles and you need to be prepared to roll your sleeves up and have a willingness to learn. Varied roles, you will learn a mix of accounts and audit work, and likely to include some tax work (corporation tax, VAT and possibly some personal tax and payroll).

We are looking for candidates with a real interest and passion for accounting. Successful candidates for this role will be personable and hard‑working. As we take 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) for graduate
• Relevant degree at 2:2 or above
• Strong attention to detail
• Good numerical and analytical ability
• Communication and teamwork skills
• Time management and organisation
• Basic Excel skills
• Open to feedback and continuously developing technical knowledge
• Handles deadlines, pressure, and repetitive tasks professionally
• Takes initiative to ask questions and solve problems rather than waiting for instruction

• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance x 4
• Social functions and events
• Access to our employee benefits portal – cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 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, SME’s 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.