Apprentice Accountant

Job Description

Job Opportunity:
Apprentice Accountant

Location:

Camberley, Surrey

Employment Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Sector:
Accountancy / Trainee

Due to the changes in the eligibility for accounting apprenticeships, it is essential that you qualify. Changes detailed here.

TPF Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a growing and modern accountancy practice in Camberley to recruit an Apprentice Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to start their career in accountancy and work towards their ACA or ACCA qualification.

This role will provide hands‑on experience across a broad range of accounting, tax, and audit tasks within a supportive team environment. The position is office-based and offers excellent training, development opportunities, and exposure to a variety of client work.

As a Trainee Accountant, you will be supported through a formal training contract while gaining practical experience. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Completing bookkeeping up to trial balance and reconciling balance sheet accounts
• Preparing VAT returns and assisting with client payrolls
• Preparing annual statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
• Preparing personal tax returns
• Assisting on audits and ad‑hoc client assignments
• Developing, documenting, and updating procedures and systems
• Working across a variety of accounting and advisory projects to build experience

• GCSEs in Maths and English, preferably grade 6 or above
• Three relevant A Levels, including Mathematics, at Grade B or above (preferred)
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and Word
• An enthusiastic, proactive, and organised approach to work
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work to deadlines
• A "can do" attitude and willingness to take on new tasks
• A sense of humour and ability to work collaboratively in a team

• Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm (37.5 hours per week)
• Competitive weekly wage, in line with apprenticeship standards - see rates here.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing accountancy practice, gain a wide range of practical experience, and progress professionally while studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification. As the firm continues to grow, there are strong opportunities for career progression.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, or other accountancy practice opportunities, please reach out to Kourtney Luckett at 01483 900 940,  or via Linked In for a confidential conversation.

We're keen to remain the leading provider of top accountancy talent in the South East. To do this, we're always looking to expand our network, and we know that great candidates like you can help us connect with other brilliant professionals.

If your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and have relevant experience in accountancy or tax, we'd love to speak with them.

As a thank you, for every candidate you refer who we successfully place in a permanent role, we will give you £200 in Love2

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