Accounts and Audit Senior
Join Streets Peterborough as Accounts & Audit Senior: own client portfolios, mentor juniors, and deliver high-quality financials in a supportive, growing team.
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
As an Accounts & Audit Senior, you’ll be a key member of our Peterborough team, helping deliver a seamless, high-quality service for our varied clientele. You’ll work closely with managers, partners, and clients, taking ownership of your work while supporting the development of junior colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies
Prepare independent examinations for charity clients to be signed off by Partner
Assist manager with client audit function
Assist in the preparation of cash flows
Liaise with clients to resolve any queries
Complete all assignments within the allocated budget and on time
Produce draft computations for clients
Produce year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies in accordance with the relevant accounting standards
Review work undertaken by junior staff
Provide assistance in the development of junior staff
Prepare schedules for Tax returns
Complete VAT returns
Key Skills and competencies
Ability to work as part of a team, yet also work using own initiative when required.
Strong IT skills and familiarity with accounts and/or audit software.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail
Ability to manage your own workload and work effectively as part of a team
Willingness to travel to clients and other offices as required
Highly organised, proactive, and committed to delivering quality work
Qualifications & Experience
ACA/ACCA/ACA CTA qualified or prepared to work towards
General Practice experience
Personal qualities we are looking for:
Genuine care in building lasting bonds with clients and colleagues, treating every interaction with respect and integrity.
Inquisitive mindset, always seeking smarter, more efficient ways to work — demonstrating the value of always moving forward.
Pride in taking ownership of work, no matter how small the task, and commitment to delivering to the highest standards.
Collaborative spirit, thriving in a supportive team environment and eager to share knowledge to achieve shared goals.
Strong drive for growth and development, with enthusiasm to learn and progress through ACA/ACCA/ACA CTA qualifications.
Proactive and adaptable approach, able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Clear and confident communicator, able to explain financial information effectively and build trust with clients and colleagues.
Positive and resilient attitude, viewing challenges as opportunities to learn and improve.
What we offer you
The opportunity to be part of a collaborative and progressive 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).
Full support towards your professional qualifications, including tuition, study materials and exam fees
Paid study leave and exam support
This is an office-based role, full time 38.75 hours per week.
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- Department
- Audit & Accounts
- Role
- Audit and Accounts Senior
- Locations
- Peterborough
- Employment type
- Full-time
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About Streets Accountants
As a top 40 UK firm of Chartered Accountants, we go beyond the numbers—partnering with businesses, corporate clients, charities, and individuals to drive success. Whether supporting growing enterprises or guiding nonprofits, we provide expert financial insight with a personal touch.