Accounts and Audit Senior

Streets Accountants · Peterborough, United Kingdom
Location
Peterborough, United Kingdom
Work mode
Hybrid
Type
Full-time
Seniority
Senior
Salary
Not stated
Department
Audit & Accounts
Posted
12 Jan 2026

Verified open 3 Nov 2026 · Source: Teamtailor

About the role

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 hybrid based role, full time 38.75 hours per week.

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