Apprenticeship

Job Advert 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. TC Group is growing and changing at quite a pace We're an ambitious group of people with the same aim – to create a consistent, high-quality experience for our clients. Like us, our client list is growing – we're supporting more and more of the UK's ambitious business owners, SME's and large Corporations and it's a real team effort. We're helping them make courageous decisions to grow their businesses. Our key to achieving this is through our knowledgeable, energetic and agile team who work hard to assist our client's businesses, helping them not only with their day-to-day business needs but also to build and deliver their business strategies, goals and ambitions. We always seek the best talent, looking for individuals who are technically brilliant, solution-focused and continually strive to be the best in class. Each member of our team plays an integral part in creating the unique feel and culture of our business, which in turn helps us continue to grow, develop and evolve. About the role: We are welcoming driven and enthusiastic sixth form / college leavers who are looking to start an apprenticeship. We have roles available in our Northampton office and you will learn the role of either Audit, Accounts or payroll. A fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to start your career, working towards an internationally recognised qualification (Audit and Accounts - AAT Level 3 followed by ACCA or ACA, Payroll – Payroll Assistant Level 3) and gaining valuable on-the-job experience with a highly respected business advisory and accountancy firm. You will join a dynamic team and work with a range of different businesses and rapidly gain responsibility whilst at the same time completing your qualification with us. You'll have a dedicated people manager and apprentice support manager and work within a team of like-minded individuals at various stages in their studies. During the application process you will learn more about each of the different service lines and the roles and responsibilities for each. In all roles 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. They are diverse roles and you need to be prepared to roll your sleeves up and have a willingness to learn. A generous remuneration package includes: competitive salary study support package pension scheme group life assurance x 4 group income protection 22 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) birthday day off health cash plan quarterly functions and events access to our corporate reward scheme employee Assistance Programme opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the Firm regular training and development friendly and inclusive working environment About you: Successful candidates for this role will be personable and hard-working. As well taking your first steps in a great career you will find your role with us to be enjoyable and fun - everyone within the team is warm, sociable and supportive - you will work with people that stay friends for your entire career. We provide you with meaningful support as you undertake your exam training and the exams themselves. Whilst we want you to progress rapidly in your career, equally we will only enter you for exams when you are properly prepared. We are looking for the following skills and experience: 4 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C), including English and Maths, or a Level 2 qualification (Merit or Distinction) in a related subject two A-Levels and three GCSEs (or their equivalent) excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate Excel skills as a minimum highly personable with excellent communication skills organised, efficient with attention to detail able to work as part of a team and ask for help motivated and enthusiastic able to demonstrate drive and initiative able to reliably commute to the relevant office Closing date: 9th January 2026 Assessment day and interviews: Feb 2026 Start date: 1st September 2026 We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately we are unable to provide Sponsorship. Department Contract type Permanent Hours Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Salary Competitive