Accounts and Tax Manager in Barnstaple

About Us

At Streets, we’re in a period of growth and transition. Our ambition is clear: to become one of the UK’s Top 20 firms, and to do it by building a practice that’s modern, client-focused, and future-ready. That means embracing change - not just talking about it. 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

To manage a portfolio of account clients providing a high standard of professionalism along with quality of service. Manage and organise the work of the team effectively to ensure that targets are met and standards maintained in accordance with the relevant accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Produce year end accounts and financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies in accordance with the relevant accounting standards.
• Organise the flow of work within the team, allocating assignments as necessary taking into consideration resourcing requirements.
• Oversee and mentor junior team members, reviewing work and supporting their development.
• Monitoring, assisting and reporting on team performance.
• Ensure that work is delivered with budget and time requirements.
• Prepare, review, and approve tax computations and returns.
• Stay updated on changes in tax legislation and share insights with clients and the team.

Skills, Qualifications and other Requirements

• ACA/ACCA qualified.
• General Practice experience.
• Ability to travel to client premises.
• Strong IT skills including cloud accounting platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with clients from all sectors.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Willingness to undertake new and challenging tasks.

Personal qualities we are looking for

• Ability to build and sustain lasting client relationships, earning trust through professional expertise, personal service, and genuine care.
• Strategic mindset, continuously moving forward by challenging the norm and identifying smarter, more efficient ways to deliver value to clients.
• Strong sense of accountability, owning decisions and outcomes while setting high standards for self and team.
• Inclusive leadership style that fosters collaboration, encourages knowledge-sharing, and supports colleagues across teams and locations.
• Commitment to supporting growth, both by nurturing the development of junior team members and by pursuing their own professional growth.
• Proactive approach to managing complex workloads, with the ability to balance priorities, anticipate challenges, and deliver results under pressure.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to translate financial insights into clear, actionable advice for clients and stakeholders.
• Resilient and adaptable under change, maintaining a positive outlook and guiding others through challenges.
• Client-focused outlook, acting as a true partner and extension of the client’s team, invested in their success and long-term goals.

What We Offer:

• Excellent career progression and development.
• The opportunity to work with a diverse client base, ranging from small businesses to large corporations.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment that encourages growth and development.
• Full time 35 hour working week, early finish on Fridays.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee benefits scheme offering discounts from hundreds of retailers.