Our recruitment policy is tailored to meet future recruitment needs and ambition, and our retention of staff can be measured by the longevity of our partners. We must be doing something right!
With three offices, seven partners and approximately 70 staff, Wenn Townsend acts for a wide range of businesses and individuals, encompassing concerns of the self-employed and small families, as well as large, private sector companies.
This range provides our employees with a full scope of all areas of experience in auditing, accounting and taxation work. This proves to be necessary for qualification, and that is why Wenn Townsend is so sought after as a training firm.
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Our training experience provides our future practitioners with the skills and experience for a successful career in accountancy no matter which path you choose to go down. From preparing a set of accounts for a sole trader one week, to being a member of the team auditing a large group of companies the next, with all our departments working in close proximity you will get to experience the full range of services we provide. Our trainee Anna gives an account of one of her working days here to give you a taster of what you could be doing whilst qualifying with us.
All our associates get involved with preparing accounts, planning and carrying out audits, calculating tax for individuals, charities and companies, and much more, all under the supervision of a team of experienced managers and partners who have all been through the same training programme as you.
You will be able to work closely with senior members of staff including the partners of the firm throughout your training contract and will receive regular appraisals to aid your development. Successful applicants will receive a competitive initial salary, together with a fully funded study package throughout the training contract. Our students attend all their courses at either BPP Professional Education in Reading, Reed Business School in Moreton-in-Marsh or via distance learning.
We offer training to both graduates and school leavers for the following qualifications:
– Chartered Accountants (ACA)
– Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
– Chartered Institute of Taxation (CTA)
– Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
– Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT)
All students are assigned to our main office at 30 St. Giles, which is central to Oxford city centre. We welcome applications from any individual that meets our selection criteria. Applicants should have a minimum of 120 UCAS points and, for graduate positions, a 2.2 degree or higher.
If you would like to obtain relevant qualifications and wish to apply for a training contract, please email your CV and a covering letter to our Director of Audit and Assurance, Michael Laws.
If you are interested in a career with us, please contact:
Oxford office
Andrew Rodzynski
Tel. 01865 559900 or email acrodzynski@wenntownsend.co.uk
Cirencester office
Ruth Herbert
Tel. 01285 659778 or email ruthherbert@wenntownsend.net
Abingdon office
Stuart Bates
Tel. 01235 548700 or email sjbates@wenntownsend.co.uk
Job Title: Part time or Full time Payroll Administrator
Reporting to: Client Service Director and Payroll Supervisor
The need has arisen to recruit an additional member to the Payroll Team, who will work alongside a team of experienced Payrollers.
Responsibilities will include:
Processing payroll and CIS for a portfolio of client payrolls
Responsible for ensuring that BACS payments, RTI and AE submissions are accurate and timely
Working closely with clients to set expectations and resolve payroll issues
Excellent understanding of pension contributions, holiday pay, SSP, SMP and other schemes.
Liaison with HMRC when required
Developing trusted relationships with clients through the provision of excellent service and regular contact
Keeping abreast of new legislation and keeping payroll team up to date
Improving processes where necessary
Candidates will be/have:
Have experience in processing payroll and CIS for multiple clients, in a weekly/fortnightly/monthly capacity
Computer literate in MS Office including Excel to an Intermediate/Advanced Level
Have knowledge of Pegasus Opera, SAGE and Xero Payrolls
Experienced in working in a deadline driven environment, where customer satisfaction is paramount
Excellent communication skills, happy to speak with clients to resolve issues that arise
Able to work cohesively in a team environment
If this is of interest and you would like to chat about the role, please forward your CV to ajkilby@wenntownsend.co.uk or for an informal chat 01865 559900.