Graduate Trainee Accountant

TC Group; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Group life assurance (4x salary)

Group income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working after probation

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

TC Group is recruiting a Graduate Trainee Accountant in Norwich. You will gain hands-on experience across bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and financial statements while working toward professional qualifications.

You’ll handle accounts prep, ad hoc bookkeeping, tax computations, and company secretarial tasks, with travel to clients as required. A degree and strong MS Office/Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject is required.
• Highly organised and efficient with strong attention to detail.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Confident in asking for support when needed.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Intermediate Excel skills as a minimum requirement.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach; commitment to delivering excellent client service.

Responsibilities

• Accounts preparation for a variety of businesses from self-employed to simple limited company accounts; includes reconciliation and manager review.
• Ad hoc bookkeeping for clients.
• Preparation of noncomplex tax computations for Tax Manager review.
• Company secretarial filing production.
• Liaising with clients on accounts and tax queries as required.
• Prepare analysis of accounting data from clients' books and records.
• Identify and understand client needs and provide initial solutions.
• Delivery of internal and personal targets.
• Training towards accountancy qualification after settling in.

Skills

Excel skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Client service

Communication

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Working Pattern: Hybrid and flexible working available after probation

Holiday: 20 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 Graduate Trainee Accountant to join our Norwich team. 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

As a Graduate Trainee Accountant, you will gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of accounting tasks while working towards your professional qualifications. You will assist with bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll processing, and the preparation of financial statements for a diverse client portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to learn from experienced accountants, develop technical skills, and build strong client relationships.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Graduate Trainee Accountant, you'll be responsible for:

• Accounts preparation for a variety of businesses from self-employed businesses to simple limited company accounts through to Manager review, including full reconciliation of balance sheet items and summary file notes
• Ad hoc bookkeeping for clients
• Preparation of noncomplex tax computations for Tax Manager review
• Company secretarial filing production
• Liaising with clients on accounts and tax queries as required
• Prepare analysis of accounting data from clients' books and records
• Identify and understand client needs, including sometimes providing initial solutions to client challenges
• Delivery of internal and personal targets
• Training towards accountancy qualification after an initial settling in period
• Travel to clients as required

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• A degree in a relevant subject is required.
• Highly organised and efficient, with strong attention to detail.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Confident in asking for support when needed.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Intermediate Excel skills as a minimum requirement.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• A commitment to delivering excellent client service

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.

At TC Group you'll find:

• 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

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working after probation
• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance (4x salary)
• Group income protection
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform with discounts, cashback, GP and prescription services
• Employee referral bonus
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

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.