Accounts & Audit Senior / Semi Senior

The Townends Philosophy

We take a positive lead and are not just your 'typical' firm of accountants. Our partners are:

• Strategic thinkers
• Solution providers
• True business advisers and developers
• Fantastic mentors

About the role

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 £120 million.

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, ad hoc 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 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.
• Engage directly with clients to provide solutions and advice.
• Attend meetings and participate in ad hoc projects.
• Work as part of a team to deliver a proactive service.
• Participate in networking events to build business developer skills.

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

Not specified

Skills

• Accounting and auditing
• Tax compliance
• Client engagement and relationship management
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Networking and business development
• Time management and prioritization
• Communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• 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

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A