Trainee Accountant Croydon Accounts

Hours - Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, office based in Purley Way, Croydon

Holiday - 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) increasing by one day per each year of service (up to a maximum of 28 days).

About TC Croydon

At TC Croydon, our values are enthusiasm, integrity and teamwork. They shape how we work with clients, how we support each other and how we make decisions. We are building a positive, ambitious and values led team that supports growing businesses across Croydon, South East London and the wider South East.

We are part of TC Group, a fast-growing top 20 accountancy firm, but our Croydon office has a strong local identity. This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious person at the start of their accountancy career who wants to be invested in, gain real client experience and grow with a team that will support, challenge and develop them.

As a Trainee Accountant, you will learn how to prepare accounts and tax returns, support bookkeeping and communicate with clients and colleagues about information, deadlines and progress. You will receive training and supervision while building the confidence to take ownership of work within your role.

You will work towards a recognised accounting qualification while gaining practical experience with a varied client base and learning what good client service looks like in practice. This role will not currently sit within an audit team, but you will gain exposure to audit and other specialist service lines across TC Group as your experience develops.

What success looks like

• You live our values by bringing enthusiasm, integrity and teamwork to your day-to-day work.
• You take ownership of tasks appropriate to your level, ask thoughtful questions and communicate early when you need support.
• You produce accurate, organised work that clients and colleagues can rely on.
• You make steady progress in your studies and apply what you learn to real client work.

Key responsibilities will include

• Assisting with the preparation of accounts and financial statements from client records.
• Supporting bookkeeping and basic accounting tasks, with training and supervision.
• Helping the team keep client work organised, accurate and moving forward.
• Communicating clearly with clients and colleagues about information required, deadlines and progress.
• Supporting day-to-day office administration and team coordination so the office runs smoothly and client work continues to flow.
• Developing your technical, professional and commercial skills through study, feedback and on-the-job learning.

About you

We are looking for someone bright, positive and keen to build a career in accountancy. We have high standards and look for strong academics, but we are equally interested in potential, attitude and ambition. Technical knowledge can be developed; curiosity, reliability and ownership are essential.

• Strong academic record, including good GCSEs with English and Maths, and good A Level results or equivalent.
• Degree educated with a minimum 2:1 classification.
• Motivated, enthusiastic and keen to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing accurate work.
• Good organisation and time management.
• Clear, professional communication skills.
• Confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office.
• A positive team approach and a willingness to take responsibility as you develop.

Benefits available for the Trainee Accountant

• Full study support package (MAAT and ACA)
• Clear structured progression within the accounts team and exposure to advisory work
• Group life assurance 4 x salary
• Office-based role with flexibility around working hours
• Free car parking
• Regular team building and social events
• Employee benefits portal - cashback and vouchers
• Employee Wellbeing Assistance Programme
• Employee Referral Bonus - we're always looking for talented individuals to join our team
• Client Referral Bonus
• Training and development supporting qualifications and career goals

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.

Hours

37.5

Standard benefits across all offices. Please refer to the advert for the full benefits available.Holiday entitlement Pension scheme Group life assurance Access to our corporate reward scheme Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the firm Regular training and development