About this role
Salary – National Apprentice Wage plus study support package
Hours - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week
Holiday – 22 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
About the Trainee Accountant role
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.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Accountant to join our team in the Colchester office! We are looking for candidates to start as soon as possible or after completion of exams this year.
This is a fantastic opportunity for motivated college leavers to start their career in accountancy, joining an apprenticeship scheme, you will be working towards an internationally recognised accountancy qualification (AAT Level 3 & 4) and gaining valuable on-the-job experience with a highly respected accountancy firm.
You will learn about the preparation of financial accounts, interpretation of financial data and accounting and tax legislation. Equally as importantly you will learn how to work effectively in a team, how to build strong and lasting professional relationships and how to deliver exceptional client service, whilst at the same time completing your accounting qualification with us.
Key responsibilities of a Trainee Accountant will include:
Assisting the team with accounts preparationsPreparing the management accountsBookkeeping for clientsPreparing tax computations for internal tax department reviewClearing tax and manager reviewsAssisting other trainees and accountants with queriesDrafting company projectionsLiaising with clients on accounts and tax queries as requiredAssisting with office administrative tasks
About you
We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
Minimum of Grade 6 (or equivalent) in Maths and English at GCSE A level Accountancy, grade A*- C or expected Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate Excel skills as a minimumMotivated about a career in accountancy and studying for AATExcellent IT skillsHighly personable with excellent communication skills Organised, efficient with attention to detailAble to work as part of a team and ask for help when out of depthAble to demonstrate drive and initiative
Full benefits available for the Trainee Accountant@
Study support for AATPension schemeGroup life assurance x 4 salaryCar parking Social eventsAccess to our employee benefits portal – cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases Regular training and development - continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations
About us
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.
Closing Date: 31 July 2026
Interviews: Beginning of August