Trainee UK Accounts Assistant

About the Role

TC Professional Services is seeking accounting graduates and early-career professionals interested in developing practical experience in UK year-end accounts production. This role involves structured training and collaboration with experienced colleagues to support UK accounting firms in preparing annual accounts for their clients. You will start with core accounting and reconciliation tasks, progressing to more complex responsibilities as your skills grow.

Key Responsibilities

With training and support, you will:

• Assist with the preparation of year-end accounts for UK businesses
• Review accounting records and identify missing or inconsistent information
• Prepare bank, customer, supplier, and other balance-sheet reconciliations
• Analyse trial balances and supporting financial information
• Prepare working papers and schedules to support annual accounts
• Assist with year-end adjustments, including accruals, prepayments, and depreciation
• Support the preparation of corporation tax computations and returns
• Maintain accurate, complete, and clearly documented files for review
• Respond positively to feedback and make agreed amendments
• Work closely with colleagues in India and the UK to complete assignments accurately and on time

Requirements & Tech Stack

• A sound understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping
• Good analytical and numerical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• A willingness to learn and respond positively to feedback
• The ability to organise work and meet agreed deadlines
• Good written and verbal English communication skills
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• A responsible and professional approach to work
• Interest in how technology can improve accounts-production processes
• Willingness to learn and confidently adopt approved tools
• Comfort adapting to new systems and ways of working
• Ability to look for practical opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Responsible use of technology without compromising confidentiality, professional judgement, or quality

Previous UK accounting experience is not required. Full training in UK accounts-production processes will be provided.

Previous experience with AI or automation tools is not required.

Qualifications

Applications are welcomed from recent graduates and early-career candidates with one of the following:

• B.Com or M.Com
• CA Intermediate, or part-completion of the CA pathway
• CMA Intermediate or another relevant equivalent qualification
• Candidates studying towards ACCA
• MBA in Finance with a strong accounting foundation
• Another relevant accounting or finance qualification

What You Will Gain

• Structured training in UK year-end accounts production
• Practical experience preparing accounts for a range of UK businesses
• Exposure to UK accounting standards and corporation tax processes
• Experience using professional accounting software and modern working practices
• Regular feedback and support from experienced accounting professionals
• Increasing responsibility as your technical skills develop
• Opportunities to progress within a growing international professional services organisation