Trainee Accountant

TC Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Birthday day off

Study support for AAT

Training and development

Job summary

TC Group in Leeds is offering a Trainee Accountant role within our Audit or Accounts team, starting September 2027 as part of an apprenticeship scheme.

You will work towards the AAT Level 3 and 4 qualifications while gaining on-the-job experience with a top-20 firm known for its people-first culture and growth. After qualification, opportunities to progress to ICAEW ACA are available.

Qualifications

• GCSE maths and English with grade 4 or above.
• A levels (C or above) or equivalent.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Learn to prepare financial accounts and interpret data with the team.
• Support audit and accounts work and progress through AAT levels.

Skills

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

A Levels or equivalent

Excel

Self-motivated

Education

GCSEs

A Levels or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

The Opportunity

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 Audit or Accounts team in our Leeds office, in September 2027!

A fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to start your career in accountancy, joining an apprenticeship scheme, you will be working towards an internationally recognised accountancy qualification (AAT Level 3 and 4) and gaining valuable on-the-job experience with a highly respected accountancy firm.

After you achieve your AAT qualifications you will continue to build your career with TC Group and take on greater levels of responsibility. Individuals who show strong aptitude for audit, tax and accounting along with the highest level of academic ability will have the opportunity to work towards an ICAEW ACA Chartered Accountant qualification.

You will join a dynamic accounts team with a high-quality client base, rapidly gaining responsibility by also helping the management team with the office running whilst at the same time 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 as importantly you will learn how to work effectively in a team, how to build strong and lasting professional relationships and also how to deliver exceptional client service. This is a diverse role and you need to be prepared to roll your sleeves up and have a willingness to learn.

What We're Looking For

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

• strong GCSE results in both Maths and English, grade 4 or above
• A levels (C and above) or equivalent
• excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel
• strong attention to detail
• self-motivated and willing to succeed
• highly personable with excellent communication skills
• organised, efficient with attention to detail
• able to demonstrate drive and initiative
• you need to have access to a car and hold a current UK driving license (or be working towards this).
• you need to have a current right to work in the UK

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

• study support package for AAT qualification
• pension scheme
• group life assurance 4 x salary
• birthday day off
• access to our employee benefits portal - cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases
• employee Assistance Programme
• employee Referral Bonus - we're always looking for talented individuals to join our team
• regular training and development - continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations

Recruitment process

We will be holding telephone interviews and an assessment centre for this recruitment, the dates for these are as follows:

Closing date - Friday, 8th January 2026

Telephone interview dates - Tuesday, 12th & Wednesday, 13th January 2026

Assessment centre date - Wednesday, 20th January 2026

(Please note, if successfully invited to the assessment centre, you will be asked to bring evidence of your predicted grades)