Accounts Manager

Streets; Halifax; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days’ annual leave plus bank hols

Employee benefits scheme with retailer

Free parking on site

Job summary

Streets is a modern accountancy practice with over 33 offices in the UK. We are seeking an Accounts Manager to lead a client portfolio, ensuring high professional standards and exceptional client service.

You will work closely with partners, own your work, and help develop junior colleagues while ensuring delivery within time and budget constraints.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified with demonstrable accounting expertise.
• Experience managing client portfolios and delivering high-quality service.
• Strong communication and relationship skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage accountancy service delivery for a portfolio of clients.
• Develop and maintain effective client relationships, including attending client meetings.
• Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies.
• Work within the audit department assisting junior staff and visiting client sites as needed.
• Organise workflow within the team, allocating assignments with resourcing in mind.
• Review work undertaken by junior staff and monitor team performance.
• Ensure work is delivered within budget and timeframes; support junior staff development.
• Assist with preparation of corporation tax returns and VAT/MTD where required.
• Provide strategic advice to clients in collaboration with partners.

Skills

Relationship-driven

Forward-thinking

Accountable

Collaborative

Growth-minded

Organised

Proactive

Clear communication

Resilient under pressure

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Streets is a modern, forward-thinking accountancy practice with over 33 offices across the UK and growing. We combine the expertise of a national firm with the collaborative, people-first culture of a close-knit practice. Our team supports an impressive variety of clients, from entrepreneurial start-ups to established companies, charities, and family businesses.

Role Overview

We are looking for an accounts manager to look after a portfolio of clients providing a high standard of professionalism along with quality of service. This is a key, senior role within the department. You will work closely with the partners and clients, taking ownership of your work while supporting the development of junior colleagues.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage accountancy service delivery for a portfolio of clients
• Develop and maintain effective client relationships, including attending client meetings
• Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies in accordance with the relevant accounting standards
• Working within the audit department in the auditing of accounts and financial statements including working at client sites and assisting junior members of staff.
• Organise the flow of work within the team, allocating assignments as necessary taking into consideration resourcing requirements
• Review work undertaken by junior staff
• Monitor and report on team performance
• Ensure that work is delivered with budget and time requirements
• Provide assistance in the development of junior staff
• Preparation of corporation tax returns
• Assistance/oversight of bookkeeping, VAT returns and MTD returns where required
• Advice to clients on all aspects above in conjunction with the partners

Skills, Qualifications And Other Requirements

• ACA/ACCA qualified
• Relationship-driven – trusted by clients and colleagues
• Forward-thinking – excited by improvement and innovation
• Accountable – takes pride in accuracy and high standards
• Collaborative – shares knowledge and contributes to team success
• Growth-minded – eager to broaden expertise and mentor others
• Organised and proactive – able to juggle multiple priorities
• Clear and confident in communication – able to explain financials simply
• Resilient and adaptable – stays calm under pressure
• Client-focused – invested in delivering excellent service and outcomes

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment that encourages growth and development
• The opportunity to work with a diverse client base, ranging from small businesses to large corporations.
• 24 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee benefits scheme offering discounts from hundreds of retailers.
• Free parking on site.