Accounts and Audit Senior or Semi Senior

Accounts and Audit Senior or Semi Senior

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Townends is a long established Yorkshire firm with offices in Goole and York, specializing in the provision of everything that the owner‑managed business needs, including Wealth Management. Our philosophy gives us a significant competitive advantage and is central to everything we do. We are not just a typical firm; we take a positive lead and actively help our clients achieve their personal and business objectives.

We have a full or part‑time role working in a dedicated team in our corporate department 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 £120 million. While compliance is the focus, there are many opportunities to expand the breadth of experience through direct client engagement, attending meetings, ad‑hoc projects and working as part of a team to deliver proactive service.

Participation in networking events will help build business‑developer skills.

• 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 Quick Books
• 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 communication
• Self‑starter with good organisational skills
• Ability to work with people at all levels
• Clean driving licence and use of own vehicle

• Opportunities for progression for those who can deliver
• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension and life insurance scheme
• 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

Location: Goole

Salary: Competitive salary

Hours: Full time or Part time

Reference: MTC
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