Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week with flexible, hybrid working - 1 day per week
Holiday: 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
Join a Top 20 Accountancy Firm That's Growing Fast
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 Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager / Manager to join our Croydon team. Level of responsibility will vary according to experience.
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.
The Opportunity
This is a client facing role with opportunity to establish strong relationships across our extensive portfolio of audit clients in the SME sector and comes with excellent prospects for career development.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the planning, budgeting, and scheduling of audits.
- Ensure audits are completed within deadlines and budget.
- Supervise audit teams (seniors, associates, trainees).
- Review working papers, testing, and documentation.
- Provide technical guidance and resolve complex issues.
- Act as the main point of contact for clients.
- Maintain strong relationships and manage expectations.
- Mentor and develop junior staff.
- Review draft financial statements and disclosures.
- Manage a portfolio of audit and accounts clients.
What We're Looking For
- ACA / ACCA Qualification
- Minimum of 5 years audit experience in an accountancy practice.
- Up to date with current auditing and accounting issues and conversant with relevant auditing and accounting standards, company law etc.
- Good tax knowledge, in particular corporation tax. An awareness of VAT and payroll taxes advantageous.
- Confident with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
- Analytical skills and attention to detail and ability to think laterally to be capable of identifying potential problems and providing solutions.
- Show initiative, exercise judgement and take ownership of issues from start to finish.
- Experience of working on a wide range of clients (some FCA experience would be beneficial).
- Computer literate including good Excel experience. A working knowledge of Iris and MyWorkPapers would be an advantage. Experience or knowledge of the Mercia audit methodology would also be helpful.
- Willing and able to work under pressure and cope flexibly with demanding deadlines
- Looking to progress your career and develop.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who shares our values, enjoys working collaboratively and is passionate about delivering great results.
Why Join TC Group?
We understand that choosing your next career move is about more than just a job title.
- 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
Our Benefits
- 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
About TC Group
TC Group is a dynamic and rapidly growing professional services business. Our success is built on the expertise, passion and dedication of our people.
We believe that great businesses are built by great teams. That's why we invest in our colleagues, encourage innovation and create an environment where people can thrive both professionally and personally.
We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. Candidates must be based in the UK and we're unable to provide visa sponsorship if required.
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Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager / Manager in City of London employer: TC Group
At TC Group, we pride ourselves on being the fastest-growing top 20 accountancy firm in the UK, offering a dynamic work environment in Nottingham that fosters collaboration and continuous learning. As a Tax Advisor, you'll benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises your professional development, alongside competitive perks such as 25 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and access to an employee benefits portal. Join us to not only advance your career but also to make a meaningful impact on our clients' success.
