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Job Title


Accounts Manager


Company : Townends Accountants


Location : York, Yorkshire and the Humber


Created : 2026-01-11


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job DescriptionInterested in joining our team at Townends Accountants LLP? If so, why not get in touch today!Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.Accounts ManagerAbout Us: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 thinkersSolution providersTrue business advisers and developersFantastic mentorsAbout the Role:This is a senior 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, 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 usACA/ACCA qualification or qualified by experience with at least two years at manager level gained in an accounting practiceExperience of preparation/review of sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts, tax computations and personal and partnership tax returns. xjdpvnf A good working knowledge of preparing farming accounts is desirableAbility to manage portfolio work in progress levels and undertake client billingA good working knowledge of income, corporation and capital gains taxesSound IT skillsAbility to multitask, manage deadlines and prioritise work effectivelyGood attention to detailExperience of supervising and reviewing the work of traineesExcellent soft skills including written, spoken communications, problem solving and people/client relationship managementAbility to work with people at all levelsCurrent driving licenceWhat we can offer youA massive opportunity for career progression and development for those who can deliverCompetitive salary - depending on skills and experienceContributory pension and life insurance schemeFlexible 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 environmentConvenient office location with easily accessible car parking nearby (currently free of charge)Structured CPD, training and development programmeProfessional subscriptions reimbursementIf this sounds like you, please hit apply now!Reference: MTC644Vacancy: Accounts ManagerLocation: GooleSalary: Competitive salaryHours: Full timeSmart Hire are advertising on behalf of an external company.INDSH