News release
8th September 2015
Nine Trainees Join Duncan & Toplis
Nine accountancy trainees have joined the ranks of chartered accountants and
business advisers Duncan & Toplis.
The trainees were welcomed to the company at an induction day held at the Grantham
office.
They are all beginning ACA (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)
or AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualifications.
One of the trainees, Thomas Lindsey, has already undertaken two work experience
placements at Duncan & Toplis. After achieving two A grades and a A* at A-level he
decided to join the firm as a trainee accountant instead of going to university.
“Thomas is a fantastic example of the sort of talented young people we are keen to
recruit,” said Damon Brain, a Director of Duncan & Toplis.
“Joining one of the region’s leading accountancy practices is an excellent training
opportunity. While many of our trainees are graduates, Thomas is a good example of
how it’s possible to get on the ladder of a fulfilling career without going to university.
“Our trainees are key to the future success of the firm and our induction day is a very
important date in the Duncan & Toplis calendar. We’re delighted to welcome all nine to
the company.”
Pictured are: (back row, left to right) Directors Mike Argyle, Simon Syddall and Duncan
Andrew; (second row) Cameron Hoggan (Grantham) and Thomas Lindsay (Lincoln);
(third row) William Wright (Newark), Rebecca Griggs (Grantham) and Haydn Yeates
(Lincoln); (fourth row) Jordan Owen (Grantham), Managing Director Adrian Reynolds
and Charles Baird (Boston); (front row) Director Andy Severn, Charlotte Hackney
(Newark) and Anna-Maria Caswell (Spalding).
Notes to editors
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Duncan & Toplis was established in 1925 and has since grown into one of the
largest independent firms of chartered accountants in the Midlands.
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The company appears in the top 40 UK accountancy practices list published by
Accountancy Age.
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Duncan & Toplis was named ICAEW East Midlands Medium Accountancy Firm
of the Year in March 2014 and 2015.
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The company has 10 offices throughout the East Midlands: in Grantham, Boston,
Lincoln, Louth, Melton Mowbray, Newark, Skegness, Sleaford, Spalding and
Stamford.
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Duncan & Toplis offers a wide range of services to small to large-sized family
businesses, from accountancy, audit and tax to payroll, human resources and
computer services.
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The business employs around 350 staff, of whom 85 are currently engaged in
professional training.
For media information please contact:
Jez Ashberry
Shooting Star PR
01522 528540
07780 735071
jez@shootingstar-pr.co.uk
@jezashberry
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