Job Description
Job Opportunity: Trainee Accountant (2026 Graduate)
Location: Guildford (with travel to London as required)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Sector: Accountancy Practice
TPF Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Guildford that is looking to recruit a Trainee Accountant to join their team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the start of their accountancy career who is looking for a broad and hands-on role, with full exposure across accounts, tax and bookkeeping. The firm offers a supportive environment, structured training and full study support towards the ACA or ACCA qualification.
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The Role
This is a varied and practical training role where you will gain exposure to multiple areas of accountancy, working with a wide range of clients across different sectors.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Assisting with bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
* Supporting the preparation of VAT returns and CIS returns
* Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts
* Supporting senior team members with client work and ad-hoc assignments
* Liaising with clients and responding to basic queries
* Maintaining accurate financial records and working papers
* Gaining exposure to different accounting systems and processes
* Travelling into London to visit clients
Requirements
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be:
* Motivated, enthusiastic and keen to build a career in accountancy
* Someone with a strong can-do attitude and willingness to learn
* Comfortable travelling to London as required
* Organised, reliable and able to work to deadlines
* A strong communicator with a professional and friendly approach
* Interested in developing both technical and client-facing skills
Benefits
What’s on Offer
* Salary in line with market rates for trainee positions
* Full study support towards the ACA or ACCA qualification
* Broad and varied training across multiple areas of accountancy
* Supportive and friendly team environment
* Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries
* Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
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For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, or other accountancy practice roles, please reach out to Kourtney Luckett on 01483 900 940, kourtney@tpfrecruitment.comor via Kourtney Luckett | LinkedIn .
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