Audit and Accounts Senior

Streets LLP; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national accountancy practice in Cambridge is seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior to join their team. The role requires preparing financial statements, assisting with audits, and mentoring junior staff, all while maintaining high standards and client relationships. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified or pursuing qualification and possess strong IT skills. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive environment for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension

Employee benefits scheme

Life insurance

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for various clients.
• Assist in client audit functions.
• Complete assignments within budget and on time.
• Review work of junior staff and provide assistance.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified or studying toward qualification

Solid general practice experience

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical abilities

Ability to manage workload

Willingness to travel

Highly organised and proactive

Tools

CCH

SAPA

CaseWare

Alphatax

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.

This is your chance to join a progressive firm where audit, accounts, and tax come together—giving you a truly rounded technical experience and a platform for fast career development.

Job Purpose

As an Audit & Accounts Senior, you’ll be a key member of our Cambridge team, working closely with managers, partners, and clients, taking ownership of your work while supporting the development of junior colleagues.

What you’ll be doing

• 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

What you’ll bring

• ACA/ACCA qualified or currently studying toward qualification
• Solid general practice experience
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with CCH, SAPA, CaseWare and Alphatax
• 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

Who you are

• We’re looking for someone who is:
• 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 you

• Competitive salary and pension
• Workplace pension
• Employee benefits scheme with discounts at hundreds of retailers
• Life insurance
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• A genuinely supportive and progressive environment where your career can flourish

Apply now!