Accounts Senior

Streets; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discount scheme

Job summary

Streets in Barnstaple is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to join our growing, client-focused practice. The role is varied, technically challenging and career-enhancing, with close collaboration with managers, partners and clients to own your work while supporting junior colleagues.

We’ll help you learn and grow in a general practice environment, handling a wide range of clients from small startups to established businesses.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA part qualified or studying towards a qualification or AAT qualified.
• 2–3 years general practice experience
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with accounting software (IRIS, Xero, QuickBooks)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to manage own workload and work as part of a team
• Highly organised, proactive and committed to delivering quality work

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies
• Preparing tax returns and computations for companies, partnerships and limited companies
• Preparation of VAT returns and helping to deal with client queries
• Preparation of Tax returns and computations for individuals
• Liaise with clients to resolve any queries
• Provide assistance in the development of junior staff

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organisation

Teamwork

Education

ACA/ACCA part qualified or studying

Tools

IRIS

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

About Us

At Streets, we’re in a period of growth and transition. Our ambition is clear: to become one of the UK’s Top 20 firms, and to do it by building a practice that’s modern, client-focused, and future-ready. That means embracing change - not just talking about it.

Accounts Senior Barnstaple

About Us

At Streets, we’re in a period of growth and transition. Our ambition is clear: to become one of the UK’s Top 20 firms, and to do it by building a practice that’s modern, client-focused, and future-ready. That means embracing change - not just talking about it.

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’re looking for a proactive full time Accounts Senior, to join our team in Barnstaple. If you’re looking for a role that’s varied, client-facing, technically challenging and genuinely career-enhancing, this is it. You’ll work closely with managers, partners, and clients, taking ownership of your work while supporting the development of junior colleagues.

We will help you learn and grow, in a general practice environment, where you will be involved in a wide range of clients and work to help support the next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies


• Preparing tax returns and computations for companies, partnerships and limited companies


• Preparation of VAT returns and helping to deal with client queries


• Preparation of Tax returns and computations for individuals


• Liaise with clients to resolve any queries


• Provide assistance in the development of junior staff

Skills Qualifications And Other Requirements

• ACA/ACCA part qualified or currently studying towards a qualification or AAT qualified.


• 2 - 3 years General practice experience


• Strong IT skills and familiarity, ideally with experience in IRIS, Xero, QuickBooks and similar accounting software


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with clients


• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail


• Ability to manage your own workload and work effectively as part of a team


• Highly organised, proactive, and committed to delivering quality work

Personal qualities we are looking for

• 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

• Excellent career progression and development.


• The opportunity to work with a diverse client base, ranging from small businesses to large corporations.


• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• A supportive and collaborative team environment that encourages growth and development.


• Full time 35 hour working week, early finish on Fridays.


• Employee Assistance Programme.


• Employee benefits scheme offering discounts from hundreds of retailers.