Townends is a long established Yorkshire firm with offices in Goole and York, that specialises in providing everything that the owner managed business needs.We have a full range of services aimed at such businesses, including Wealth Management.
We are not just your typical firm of accountants.Our partners are:
- Strategic thinkers
- Solution providers
- True business advisers and developers
- Fantastic mentors
The opportunities
We have a full or part time role working in a dedicated team in our corporate department which is based at our Goole office. The work primarily involves the delivery of a wide range of timely, high quality accounts, audit and tax compliance assignments for clients ranging from sole traders to companies with turnovers of up to £120million.
Whilst the focus is on compliance, there are also many opportunities to significantly expand the range and breadth of experience through direct engagement with clients, attending meetings, adhoc projects and working as part of a team to deliver a proactive service.No two days are the same.Participation in networking events will also assist in building on your business developer skills.
What you need to bring to us
- Good academic history
- Audit, accounts, personal and corporation tax experience gained in an accounting practice.
- Experience of applying the requirements of FRS 102
- Sound IT skills and experience of mainstream accountancy packages, such as Sage, and cloud accounting systems such as Xero and Quickbooks
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Good attention to detail
- Experience of supervising and reviewing the work of junior staff
- Excellent soft skills including written and spoken communications
- Self starter with good organisational skills
- Ability to work with people at all levels
- Clean driving licence and use of own vehicle
What we can offer you
- Opportunities for progression for those who can deliver
-Flexitime system and possible hybrid working in appropriate circumstances
- Modern and friendly working environment
- Convenient office location with easily accessible and car parking nearby (current free of charge)
- Structured CPD, training and development programme
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