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Last Updated: 24/07/2023
Business Breakfast: Harrogate accountancy firm expands apprenticeship programme
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One of Harrogate’s oldest accountancy firms has expanded its apprenticeship programme.
A quarter of Lithgow Perkins' twenty strong team now comprises of trainees at different stages of their accountancy career.
Partner Tom Rhodes, who began as an apprentice at Lithgow Perkins 11 years ago, said:
“Having a strong apprenticeship programme that gives young people the opportunity to develop their careers with us is vital not just for their future, but for ours too.”
Mr Rhodes added:
“As a small, independent firm, we can be flexible in creating opportunities for our trainees to work across a range of disciplines, supported by various specialists from our team.
“It’s not just a case of developing accountancy expertise; it’s also about building confidence in the ‘softer’ skills that are so important when dealing directly with clients.”
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The homes, built by Countryside Partnerships, feature a mix of tenures - shared ownership, affordable rent, rent to buy and market sale.
They will cater to individuals and families of different sizes. The site is scheduled to be completed in 2024.
Development Project Manager, Steven Harrison said:
“We’re thrilled to get the keys to the first 11 of 120 new homes in Boroughbridge.
“Knaresborough is a thriving market town with a need for more affordable housing and this development significantly helps address this.
“Yorkshire Housing has a goal of delivering 8,000 new homes and the site takes us closer to achieving this target.”
Andy Poyner, Managing Director at Countryside Partnerships said:
“We’re delighted to have handed over the first homes for Yorkshire Housing at the Castle Locke development in Knaresborough.
“The need for more affordable homes across the region is acute and we’re proud to be supporting Yorkshire Housing with its ambitious development programme.”
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