Assistant Manager/Manager

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.

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