Assistant Manager/Manager

Streets; Stamford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave

Workplace pension

Employee benefits scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Streets is a modern accountancy practice with 33 offices across the UK, looking for a capable accountant to join our Stamford office. You will manage a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring professional standards, meeting targets, and maintaining accounting guidelines.

Key duties include preparing financial statements, year-end accounts, tax returns, and VAT returns, while mentoring junior staff and supporting client relationships with strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA part qualified or fully qualified or qualified by experience.
• 4 years’ experience in a small/mid-sized accountancy practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using accountancy software such as Xero, FreeAgent, Iris.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of a portfolio of account clients ensuring timely submission of financial statements and tax returns, ensuring timely completion of work, maintaining profitability.
• Develop and maintain effective client relationships, including attending client meetings.
• Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies.
• Produce year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies in accordance with the relevant accounting standards.
• Support the organisation of the flow of work, taking into consideration resourcing requirements.
• Ensure that work is delivered with budget and time requirements.
• Provide assistance in the development of junior staff.
• Prepare schedules for tax returns.
• Complete VAT returns.

Skills

ACA/ACCA part qualified or qualified

4 years’ experience in small/mid-sized

Microsoft Office proficiency

Xero

FreeAgent

Iris

Strong communication

Team player

Tools

Xero

FreeAgent

Iris

Job description

Streets is a modern, forward-thinking accountancy practice with 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

Join our office in Stamford to manage a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring a high standard of professionalism and quality of service. Support the business to effectively meet targets and maintain standards in line with relevant accounting guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management of a portfolio of account clients ensuring timely submission of financial statements and tax returns, ensuring timely completion of work, maintaining profitability.
• Develop and maintain effective client relationships, including attending client meetings.
• Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies.
• Produce year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies in accordance with the relevant accounting standards.
• Support the organisation of the flow of work, taking into consideration resourcing requirements.
• Ensure that work is delivered with budget and time requirements.
• Provide assistance in the development of junior staff.
• Prepare schedules for tax returns.
• Complete VAT returns.

Key Skills, Qualifications & Experiences

• ACA/ACCA part qualified/fully qualified or qualified by experience
• 4 years’ experience in a small/mid-sized accountancy practice
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly and build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Confident in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Experience using accountancy software such as Xero, FreeAgent, Iris etc.
• Ability to work as part of a team, yet also work using own initiative when required.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, manage deadlines and maintain accurate client records.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate financial information, identify discrepancies and maintain high standards of quality.

Personal Qualities We Are Looking For

• Ability to develop trusting relationships with clients and colleagues, demonstrating professionalism, reliability, and genuine care.
• Forward-thinking approach, keen to challenge the norm and suggest improvements that deliver smarter outcomes.
• Confidence in owning workstreams, taking responsibility for quality and accuracy while escalating issues appropriately.
• Collaborative mindset, contributing to a supportive team culture and sharing knowledge to help colleagues succeed.
• Desire to support growth, actively building technical expertise while also mentoring more junior team members where appropriate.
• Organised and proactive, able to manage workloads independently while balancing multiple client commitments.
• Clear communicator, able to present financial information in a way that builds understanding and trust.
• Resilient and adaptable, maintaining focus and professionalism when faced with challenges or deadlines.
• Strong sense of commitment to clients, acting as a dependable part of their extended team and invested in their success.

What We Offer You

• The opportunity to be part of a collaborative and growing team.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Workplace pension
• Employee benefits scheme offering discounts from hundreds of retailers.
• Life assurance.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

This is a full-time, office-based role working 38.75 hours per week, with the option of hybrid working following successful completion of probation.