Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior

Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior, Bedford

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.

As an Audit & Accounts Semi‑Senior, you’ll be a key member of our Bedford team, helping deliver a seamless, high‑quality service across accounts preparation and audit. You’ll work closely with managers, partners, and clients, taking ownership of your work while supporting the development of junior colleagues. If you’re looking for a role that’s varied, client‑facing, technically challenging and genuinely career‑enhancing—this is it.

• 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
• 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
• Provide assistance in the development of junior staff
• Prepare schedules for Tax returns
• Complete VAT returns

• Currently studying toward AAT or ACA/ACCA qualifications
• Solid general practice experience
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with CCH, SAPA, Case Ware 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

• 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

• 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

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.