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Thirty New Starters Join Danbro Accountancy


Thirty New Starters Join Danbro Accountancy


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Thirty new starters have joined Danbro accountancy since the appointment of milestone 150th employee client accountant Stuart Clark in summer.
 
The recruitment drive marks a major push in payroll, accountancy and new business as Danbro picks up pace ahead of relocating to showcase quarters Jubilee House, on the edge of Lytham Green, over Christmas.
 
The Blackpool-based company which specialises in freelancers and contractors as well as traditional accountancy and financial services expects to double its workforce within three to five years of moving into 66,000 sq ft of office space within the former Land Registry centre in the New Year.
 
A key incentive for young people is the chance to earn and learn – and follow a defined career path.
 
They are choosing to avoid student debt and seek modern apprenticeships or other opportunities.
 
Danbro’s new starters include Daniel Gregg, 21, of Freckleton, who dropped out of Manchester University after realising his chosen career petroleum engineering simply “didn’t click” with him.
 
He worked in Blackpool’s hospitality industry to “get some money in and give myself time to think” and spotted the Danbro recruitment banner when his mum drove past Jubilee House.
 
“You only have to see the building to realise Danbro is a major player,” Daniel explains.
“I looked into Danbro’s story and can’t believe how far they have come. There’s even a London office – it shows the potential.”
 
Now a junior team technician on payroll Daniel adds: “The wages are so much better than standard apprenticeship rates or what I expected so I can maybe think of getting a car or a flat – and do that while getting a qualification. I’ve been given a second chance of a really great career.”
 
Scarlett Spencer, 18, opted out of going to university after studying finance, business and law at Blackpool Sixth Form. She is now a junior accounting assistant.
 
Scarlett explains: “University meant everything to my friends – but for me it meant a load of debt I didn’t want and no experience of working life. It didn’t interest me. I think the recession changed attitudes because people were under pressure to go to uni, and leave with a load of debt and the same qualifications I can get here - just by learning while I am learning. 
 
“My mum was disappointed but has seen that Danbro has a good name and is really going places and growing all the time. I’ve joined at the best of times – just ahead of the move to Lytham. I do a five day week and then college – doing level two AAT - one night a week, then move to level three  and two nights. You get a day off for exams. It’s a lot of work but a great opportunity.  Some of Danbro’s new starters have come out of university. I feel I am getting a head start.”
 
Junior accounts assistant Sam Cuerden, 18, studied accounting at Cardinal Newman College, Preston. “People told me accounting would be boring but it’s not.  Danbro is a fantastic company and brings out the best in people.  I will be studying towards my level three AAT, then level four and then go for my chartered qualification.
 
“It’s going to be hard work over the next few years but I knew I’d made the right choice on my first day here.”
 
Slavomira Perry-Jasanova, 29, a junior technician in payroll, has had more of a rollercoaster ride.  She previously worked as a ride operator at Valhalla at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. “I enjoyed the work but it wasn’t going anywhere for me.”  Slavomira’s Slovakian qualifications in business and accountancy were not recognised in this country. “For six years I have looked for a job that gave me chance to develop my skills and have a proper career path.”
 
Slavomira has acquired level three in business administration, CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) and Human Resources. “I work in payroll. It’s great. I don’t think people realise it’s Just as important as accountancy. I have an 18 month old daughter so want to give her a better life. Danbro will help me do just that.”
 
Lynn Potter, training and development coordinator for the Danbro Group, took over as tutor for IAB (International Association of Book Keepers) Payroll apprenticeships for Danbro in December.
 
“Of the 15 who sat the final exam in June, 11 passed, five are resitting and expected to pass. Four have started a CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll and Pensions) three year foundation degree in payroll, six – plus two more – are starting a one year CIPP payroll technician course.
 
“I now have 15 employees attending the IAB level two payroll course classes on a Tuesday from 4pm-6pm in our training room – all of which will receive an apprenticeship certificate.
 
“In August we took on eight new accountancy apprentices, all of which are studying AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians). Currently we have 18 employees studying various levels of AAT and 18 studying ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and two CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants). One employee became fully qualified in ACCA IN August.
 
“Danbro supports all training by funding all tuition, books, registration and exam fees, paying minimum wage or above throughout – not the apprentice wage. The only thing Danbro asks of the employees is to give their time and attend classes evenings or weekends. It’s the best of both worlds.”
 
Company co-founder Helen Broughton, director of people and standards,  concludes: “The right mind set is more important to us than the right skill set when we’re recruiting. We look for people who are the right fit for Danbro.”

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