Townends Accountants LLP

About the Company

Townends are a leading practice of Chartered Accountants in Goole, Pontefract, York, and Selby giving trusted advice to businesses and individuals.

Townends' philosophy is to help your business at every stage of its development, advising how to become established, providing clear options on managing and controlling your business finances, and helping you plan for sustainable growth.

We are firm believers in the 'Townends Philosophy' - a copy of which is available via our website and forms the basis of everything we do. Our style is to take a positive lead in terms of tax planning and it is not in our nature to simply produce accounts and tax returns and answer questions when asked.

Achieving levels of pro activity and timeliness that exceed clients' expectations is a fundamental planning element of our service delivery.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Townends Accountants LLP

Job Title

Accounts and Audit Senior or Semi Senior

Job Description

**Job Title** Accounts and Audit Senior / Semi Senior **Role Summary** Deliver timely, high‑quality accounts, audit and tax compliance services to a diverse client base, ranging from sole traders to companies with turnovers up to £120 million. Work within a corporate team, covering accounts, audit, personal and corporation tax, and client engagement opportunities to broaden experience and develop business‑development skills. **Expectations** - Handle assignments under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy. - Provide proactive client service and contribute to consultancy opportunities. - Mentor and review junior staff, ensuring audit quality and compliance. - Engage in networking events to support business‑development activities. **Key Responsibilities** - Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with FRS 102. - Conduct audits, identify control issues, and draft audit reports. - Manage personal and corporation tax compliance for clients. - Lead and supervise junior team members on audit and accounts work. - Maintain knowledge of regulatory changes and advise clients accordingly. - Liaise with clients, attend meetings, and support ad‑hoc projects. **Required Skills** - Strong audit and accounts experience in a professional practice. - Proficiency with Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and Excel. - Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. - High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving ability. - Self‑starter, strong organisational and time‑management skills. - Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. - Clean driving licence and ability to use own vehicle. **Required Education & Certifications** - Degree or equivalent in Accounting/Finance (or O3 with audit experience). - Qualified ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional designation preferred. - Ongoing CPD and willingness to maintain professional competence.

Goole, United kingdom

On site

Senior

03-02-2026