Accounts & Audit Senior

AMS Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 Days Holiday

Birthday off

Company sick pay

Enhanced parental pay policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

AMS Group is a UK Top 60 accountancy firm with over 40 years of experience, delivering audit and accounts across a varied client portfolio. This Audit & Accounts Senior role collaborates with the Audit Manager to prepare statutory accounts, support junior colleagues, and maintain strong client relationships.

The role requires hands-on delivery, robust technical skills, and clear communication, with the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in audit and accounts within a professional practice.
• Ability to supervise junior staff and provide coaching.
• Qualified or finalist ACA/ACCA with strong technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit fieldwork across a range of clients with high quality delivery.
• Prepare year-end statutory accounts for various entities.
• Draft and review audit working papers for managers and RI.
• Coach and supervise junior team members to develop skills.
• Support planning, risk assessment, and scoping for audits.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide practical guidance.

Skills

Audit fieldwork

Accounts preparation

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Education

ACA/ACCA finalist or qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

As an Audit & Accounts Senior, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality audit and accounts assignments across a varied client portfolio. Working closely with the Audit Manager and senior leadership team, supporting them to prepare statutory accounts, support junior colleagues, and maintain strong client relationships.

This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role requiring strong technical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

About AMS Group

AMS Group is a UK Top 60 accountancy firm with over 40 years of experience and a strong advisory‑led approach. From our roots as a family‑run practice, we’ve grown into a nationwide business with 200+ colleagues across 14 offices, supported by continued organic growth and a successful M&A strategy. We provide bespoke, end‑to‑end services - from start‑up to exit - built on our belief that“Good advisers help your business. Great ones transform it.” Our award‑winning culture is central to who we are.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Delivery

• Audit fieldwork for a range of clients, ensuring work is completed to a high standard and in line with IS
• As.Prepare and complete audit testing across key financial statement areas
• Draft clear, well‑structured audit working papers for manager and RI review.
• Reviewing junior / trainees work
• Assist with audit planning, including risk assessment and scoping
• Identify audit issues early and communicate them promptly to the manager
• Support the completion process, including final analytical review and clearing review points.

Accounts Preparation

• Prepare year‑end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders in accordance with FRS 102 and FRS105.
• Produce working paper files that are accurate, complete, and ready for review.
• Accounts preparation alongside overseeing junior staff preparing accounts too.
• Assist clients with bookkeeping queries and accounting system improvements.

Client Relationship Management

• Act as a day‑to‑day contact for clients during audit and accounts assignments.
• Build strong, professional relationships through clear communication and reliable delivery
• Provide practical guidance to clients on accounting and audit matters
• Identify opportunities to add value or cross‑sell other firm services.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members and trainees, providing coaching
• Review work completed by trainees, offering constructive feedback to support development. Work collaboratively with peers and managers to ensure smooth delivery of assignments. Contribute to a positive team culture built on trust, respect, and shared responsibility

Quality, Compliance & Professional Standard

• Ensure all work complies with ISAs, FRS standards, AML requirements, and firm policies. Maintain highlevels of professional conduct, judgement, and confidentiality. Keep technical knowledge up to date through CPD and internal training.
• Support the manager with departmental initiatives, including training sessions and process improvements

Key Relatationships

• Internal: Audit Manager, Juniors, Trainees
• External: Clients

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Working in a professional practice environment in an audit and accounts role
• Strong background in leading audit fieldwork and preparing statutory accounts
• Experience supervising junior staff is desirable

Technical skills (e.g. systems, methodologies)

• Strong working knowledge of FRS 102, FRS 105, and core auditing standards.
• Confident using audit software and cloud accounting platforms (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks).
• Ability to interpret financial information and identify key risks

Qualifications

ACA/ACCA finalist or qualified

Performance Measures (Success criteria)

• Success in this role will bemeasured by:
• High‑quality audit and accounts delivery.
• Strong client feedback and relationship management.
• Effective supervision and development of junior team members.
• Consistent adherence to technical and compliance standards.
• Contribution to team culture, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

23 Days Holiday

Birthday off

Company sick pay

Enhanced parental pay policies

Employee Assistance Programme

AMS Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.