Salary: In line with National Living Wage

Hours: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week

Holiday: 20 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)

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.

Are you an ambitious undergraduate student looking for a placement year opportunity?

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us on a Tax Placement in our Lewes office for 12 months commencing July/August 2027.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to experience the role of a Tax Accountant first hand from our award nominated team of experts. You will have the opportunity to gain insights into personal and corporate tax compliance and advisory work within a structured and supportive learning environment.

What you can expect on a tax placement:

• To assist in the preparation of personal, partnership, trust and corporate tax returns and computations for a variety of clients
• Assist on capital gains tax returns
• Reviewing accounts to ensure that clients are compliant with current tax legislation
• Assist the tax team with various submissions and payment deadlines throughout the year and senior members of the team with tax advisory work
• Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients
• Assist with administrative tasks and marketing initiatives

What We're Looking For

• A-Levels/BTEC/T-Level qualifications
• Studying a relevant course at University, Accountancy & Finance related is preferred but other courses will be considered
• Proficient use of Microsoft applications
• Hardworking & diligent
• Able to work independently on your own initiative as well as part of a team
• Ability to build effective working relationships
• Professional and a positive work ethic
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Clear written & oral communication
• Good attention to detail
• Genuine interest in a future career in Tax

Why Join TC Group?

At TC Group, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team within a fast-growing business that values innovation, individuality, and fresh ideas. We offer excellent opportunities for career progression, ongoing professional development and qualification support, flexible and hybrid working options, and the chance to work with ambitious clients and talented colleagues across the UK.

Our Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance 4 x salary
• Healthcare cash plan (after probation)
• Quarterly functions and events
• Access to our employee benefits portal – cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases
• Employee Referral Bonus – we’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular training and development
• Potential to return on a training contract after graduation if placement goes well

Recruitment process

We will be holding telephone interviews and face to face interviews for this recruitment, the dates for these are as follows:

Closing date – 31 January 2027

Telephone interview dates – Anticipated w/c 15 and 22 February 2027

Face to Face Interviews – Planned for early March

About TC Group

TC Group is a dynamic and rapidly growing professional services business. Our success is built on the expertise, passion and dedication of our people.

We believe that great businesses are built by great teams. That's why we invest in our colleagues, encourage innovation and create an environment where people can thrive both professionally and personally.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. Candidates must be based in the UK and we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship if required.

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity with a business that's growing, investing in its people and creating exciting career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your next chapter with TC Group.