A fantastic opportunity for a qualified chartered/certified accountant or someone qualified by experience with drive and enthusiasm to join a team that is dedicated to helping clients achieve their personal and business objectives.
Townends is a long established Yorkshire firm 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.
The opportunity
This is a manager role in the accounts department based in Goole, managing a portfolio of clients and working closely with team members to manage the department generally. The work primarily involves the delivery of a wide range of timely, high quality accounts and tax compliance assignments for clients (including a significant number within the farming industry). The role also requires supervision and mentoring of trainees. 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 and leading meetings, ad-hoc projects and working as part of a team to deliver a proactive service. No two days are the same. What you need to bring to us
ACA/ACCA qualification or qualified by experience with at least two years at manager level gained in an accounting practice Experience of preparation/review of sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts, tax computations and personal and partnership tax returns. A good working knowledge of preparing farming accounts is desirable Ability to manage portfolio work in progress levels and undertake client billing A good working knowledge of income, corporation and capital gains taxes plus an understanding of VAT and PAYE Ability to identify, discuss and implement tax saving opportunities for clients (support available from senior managers and partners) Ability to multitask, manage deadlines and prioritise work effectively Experience of supervising and reviewing the work of trainees Excellent ‘soft’ skills including written, spoken communications, problem solving and people/client relationship management Excellent IT skills – Word, Excel, Sage, Quickbooks, Xero plus internal time recording and billing software Ability to work with people at all levels Ability and willingness to work flexibly at busy times and when required for work flow and trainee support Current driving licence What we can offer you
Opportunity for career progression and development for those who can deliver Competitive salary – depending on skills and experience Contributory pension and life insurance scheme Annual leave of 25 days, plus bank holidays (full time equivalent) Modern and friendly working environment Convenient office location with easily accessible car parking nearby (currently free of charge) Structured CPD, training and development programme Professional subscriptions reimbursement
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This is a manager role in the accounts department based in Goole, managing a portfolio of clients and working closely with team members to manage the department generally. The work primarily involves the delivery of a wide range of timely, high quality accounts and tax compliance assignments for clients (including a significant number within the farming industry). The role also requires supervision and mentoring of trainees. 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 and leading meetings, ad-hoc projects and working as part of a team to deliver a proactive service. No two days are the same. What you need to bring to us
ACA/ACCA qualification or qualified by experience with at least two years at manager level gained in an accounting practice Experience of preparation/review of sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts, tax computations and personal and partnership tax returns. A good working knowledge of preparing farming accounts is desirable Ability to manage portfolio work in progress levels and undertake client billing A good working knowledge of income, corporation and capital gains taxes plus an understanding of VAT and PAYE Ability to identify, discuss and implement tax saving opportunities for clients (support available from senior managers and partners) Ability to multitask, manage deadlines and prioritise work effectively Experience of supervising and reviewing the work of trainees Excellent ‘soft’ skills including written, spoken communications, problem solving and people/client relationship management Excellent IT skills – Word, Excel, Sage, Quickbooks, Xero plus internal time recording and billing software Ability to work with people at all levels Ability and willingness to work flexibly at busy times and when required for work flow and trainee support Current driving licence What we can offer you
Opportunity for career progression and development for those who can deliver Competitive salary – depending on skills and experience Contributory pension and life insurance scheme Annual leave of 25 days, plus bank holidays (full time equivalent) Modern and friendly working environment Convenient office location with easily accessible car parking nearby (currently free of charge) Structured CPD, training and development programme Professional subscriptions reimbursement
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