Trainee Accountant – Goole

Townends Accountants LLP; Goole; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

Study package

Learning and development opportunities

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Townends Accountants LLP is offering a trainee intake for 2026 with a structured training contract to begin a career in accountancy. The role focuses on learning accounts prep, client work, and software use, with study support and tuition coverage.

It invites candidates with strong communication, IT, numeracy, and organisational skills to join a people-focused profession. Applicants should have A-levels or a relevant degree and be prepared to commit to full-time work Monday to Friday, with

Qualifications

• A-level grades of at least 1 A and 2 Bs, or equivalent, or a relevant degree.
• Excellent communication skills and strong IT/numeracy abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines with high attention to detail.
• Team-oriented with proactive work style.

Responsibilities

• Learn basics of accounts preparation and trainee accounting tasks.
• Work with a broad range of clients across sectors under supervision.
• Use different software packages to complete work.
• Participate in marketing and networking activities during the training.
• Follow a structured study plan toward recognised qualifications.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good IT and numeracy skills

Team player

Self-motivation

Ability to work to deadlines

High attention to detail

Education

A-levels 1A and 2Bs or equivalent

Relevant degree

Job description

Our Trainee Intake for 2026 is now full

We regularly have opportunities for someone with good communication skills who is looking to enter into a Training Contract to begin a career in accountancy. Our training and development programme provides the opportunity to study towards a recognised accountancy qualification.

Applicants must possess (or are expecting to achieve) 'A' level grades of at least 1 A and 2 Bs, or equivalent, or have a relevant degree.

Typical Role

• Full Time - Monday to Friday
• Accountancy is a people focused profession so communication is key
• You will begin your accountancy career learning the basics of accounts preparation
• As a Trainee Accountant you will be introduced to a broad range of clients from various sectors, ranging in size and business structure
• You will be using different software packages to complete your work
• Our trainees are introduced to marketing and networking activities throughout all stages of the training contract
• You will be supported through a structured study plan towards recognised qualifications

You & Your Qualifications

• As a minimum applicants must possess (or are expecting to achieve) good 'A' level grades of at least 1 A and 2 Bs, or equivalent, or have a relevant degree.
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT and numeracy skills
• Ability to work to deadlines
• High attention to detail is essential
• Team player
• Good organisation skills
• Self motivating

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive pay scale
• Study package - including tuition fees and study leave
• Flexitime
• Learning and development opportunities
• Friendly working environment