2026 Graduate Trainee Accountant Full Time

TPF Recruitment is Kent’s leading accountancy practice recruitment agency. We have a brand new opportunity for a Graduate Trainee Accountant to join a fantastic firm of chartered accountants in Tonbridge in Summer 2026.

Our client has an incredible track record for training students, and you will benefit from having a great group of colleagues around who will also be going through their studies at the same time. The practice also offers a great social working environment, excellent benefits, and a very progressive salary too, that is frequently reviewed.

Their client base is excellent; they act for a range of businesses and individuals, where you’ll get exposure to some prestigious and interesting clients within the technology and entrepreneurial sectors.

• The accounts position will include preparing statutory accounts, corporate tax returns, bookkeeping and VAT.
• The tax position will include a mixture of both personal and corporate tax compliance with scope to further develop your advisory and planning skills.

Our client will fully fund your professional studies whether it be the ACA, ACCA, ATT or CTA with one of the best training institutes in the UK!

This really is an opportunity not to be missed but you must be based near Tonbridge!

Immediate start, or summer 2026.

Requirements

• 2.1 or above preferable in a finance related degree- Economics, mathematics, accounting, finance etc.
• 112 UCAS points or above.
• Good A Level and GCSE grades.
• You must live within a commutable distance of Tonbridge.
• Strong communitarian skills.
• Committed to a career within accountancy or tax
• Immediate start, or summer 2026.

Benefits

• £24,000- £25,000 per annum
• Fully funded study support and training by leading training provider
• Parking
• Company pension
• Study leave in addition to 28 days annual leave
• Regular pay and performance reviews
• Partner support and exposure
• Internal training and professional CPD
• Candidates must be based within a commutable distance of Tonbridge.
• Please apply for the vacancy or contact Luke Harrison for a confidential conversation.
• 01227 533 007
• luke@tpfrecruitment.com

Requirements
Key Requirements A degree (or equivalent qualification) in law, business, finance, or accounting is advantageous but not essential. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail and accuracy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel. Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. A proactive approach to learning and professional development.