Accounts and Audit Manager – Goole

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.

Our style is to take a positive lead and it is not in our nature to simply produce accounts and answer questions when asked.
We are not just your ‘typical’ firm of accountants. Our partners are:

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

The opportunity

This is a senior role in the corporate department based in Goole, managing a portfolio of clients and reporting directly to a partner. The work primarily involves the delivery of a wide range of timely, high quality accounts, audit and tax compliance assignments for clients with turnover ranging from £1million to £100million. The role also requires supervision of trainees and reviewing their work.
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.

What you need to bring to us

• ACA / ACCA qualification (or qualified by experience) with at least two years statutory audit experience ideally at manager level gained in an accounting practice
• Experience of SME private company audits and statutory accounts preparation under FRS 102
• Sound IT skills
• Ability to multitask, manage deadlines and prioritise work effectively
• Good attention to detail
• Experience of supervising and reviewing the work of trainees
• Excellent ‘soft’ skills including written, spoken communications, problem solving and people/client relationship management
• Ability to work with people at all levels
• Clean driving licence

What we can offer you

• A massive opportunity for career progression and development for those who can deliver
• Salary – depending on skills and experience – but not less than £45,000 per annum (full time equivalent)
• Contributory pension and life insurance scheme
• Flexible working including flexitime system, hybrid working, working from home and part time working will be considered in appropriate circumstances
• Annual leave of 25 days, plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)
• Modern and friendly working environment
• Convenient office location with easily accessible and car parking nearby (currently free of charge)
• Structured CPD, training and development programme
• Professional fees reimbursement

But don’t take our word for it. Come and have a look round and meet the team. What have you got to lose…?