Accounts and Audit Manager

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

We are seeking an Audit & Accounts Manager to join our Exeter office and take responsibility for a diverse portfolio of audit and accounts clients. This is a senior role for an experienced practice professional who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional client relationship skills. You will lead audit assignments, oversee statutory accounts preparation, provide business advisory support, and play a key role in developing both clients and team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing a portfolio of audit and accounts clients: Manage a portfolio primarily consisting of incorporated SMEs, acting as the main point of contact for your clients and ensuring their needs are met. You will build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships founded on trust and excellent service.
• Audit planning, delivery and review: Plan, manage and review audit assignments from planning through to completion. Lead audit teams, ensuring audits are delivered efficiently, on time within budgets and compliant with auditing standards and internal quality procedures. Liaise with partners, clients and other stakeholders throughout the audit process.
• Financial reporting and compliance: Prepare and review financial statements, annual accounts, tax returns, and periodic management reports for your clients. Ensure accuracy in all deliverables and compliance with relevant accounting standards and UK tax regulations. You will also make sure all reporting deadlines are met.
• Strategic advisory: Provide strategic financial insights to clients to help them grow their businesses and improve their financial performance. This includes advising on tax planning, cash flow management, and business planning opportunities, tailoring your advice to each client’s circumstances.
• Client relationship management: Serve as the trusted adviser for clients in your portfolio, handling day-to-day queries and proactively addressing their accounting and business needs. You will conduct client meetings, present findings from reports, and ensure client satisfaction is kept at the forefront.
• Team leadership and mentoring: Supervise and mentor a team of junior accountants and trainees. You will review their work, provide guidance and training, and foster their professional development. By nurturing talent and leading by example, you will maintain a high-performing team that delivers quality work.
• Quality control and compliance: Take responsibility for the quality of work produced by your team, implementing review processes to ensure compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS and the latest tax legislation. You will stay up to date with any changes in accounting standards or tax law and ensure the firm’s services adapt accordingly.
• Continuous improvement: Work with the directors and senior management team to identify opportunities to improve internal processes or enhance the client service experience.