Trainee Accountant

Clacton-on-Sea

Accounts

Full time

Permanent

Trainee Accountant – Clacton on Sea

Salary: – competitive, depending on experience

Hours: – Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week

Holiday: 22 days annual leave plus 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 wider range of bespoke support and advice to ambitious business owners and their businesses.

We have an exciting role for a Trainee Accountant in our Clacton on Sea office to start in June / July 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to start your career in accountancy, joining an apprenticeship scheme. You will work towards an internationally recognised accountancy qualification (AAT Level 2, 3, and 4 with the chance to continue studies further) and gain valuable on-the-job experience with a highly respected accountancy firm.

You will join a dynamic accounts team with a high-quality client base and rapidly gain responsibility while completing your accounting qualification with us. You will learn about the preparation of financial accounts, interpretation of financial data, and accounting and tax legislation. Equally important, you will learn how to work effectively in a team, build professional relationships, and deliver exceptional client service. This diverse role requires a willingness to learn and a proactive attitude.

Key Responsibilities of a Trainee Accountant

• Assisting the team with accounts preparation
• Preparing management accounts
• Bookkeeping for clients
• Preparing tax computations for internal review
• Clearing tax and manager reviews
• Liaising with clients on accounts and tax queries
• Assisting with office administrative tasks

About You

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

• Minimum of Grade 4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English at GCSE (level 7 preferred) and relevant A Levels grade C and above
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships
• Good attitude and willingness to succeed
• Previous Excel experience is preferable but not essential
• Interest in progressing within an accountancy practice
• Good analytical skills
• Strong organisational skills

Full Benefits Available for the Trainee Accountant

• Study support on an apprenticeship scheme
• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance (4x salary)
• Car parking
• Access to employee benefits portal – cashback and vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Regular training and development for professional and personal growth

About Us

TC Group is growing rapidly! We’re an ambitious team committed to delivering high-quality service to our clients. Our client base is expanding to include more UK businesses, supporting their growth and success. We value technical excellence, solution-focused approaches, and continuous improvement. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

Note: We can only accept applications from candidates based in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

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