Senior Audit Lead - Fieldwork, Mentoring & Client Impact

AMS Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 Days Holiday

Birthday off

Company sick pay

Enhanced parental pay policies

1 x paid membership / subscription

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Job summary

AMS Group, a UK Top 60 accountancy firm, seeks an Audit Senior to lead fieldwork, supervise juniors and ensure audit files meet technical standards. You will act as client contact during fieldwork and contribute to process improvement while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires 3+ years in practice, ACA/ACCA progression or qualification, and strong knowledge of FRS 102 and audit methodologies. Expect a collaborative, advisory‑led culture across 14 offices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ audit experience in a practice environment.
• Proven experience leading fieldwork and reviewing junior work.
• Experience managing multiple assignments and working to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit fieldwork across a range of clients, ensuring delivery in line with ISA requirements and firm methodology.
• Plan audit assignments with the Audit Manager, including risk assessment, scoping and determining appropriate testing strategies.
• Monitor budgets and flag overruns to manager.
• Prepare and review high‑quality audit working papers, ensuring cross‑referencing and logical structure for review.
• Identify audit issues and risks early, escalating and proposing practical solutions.
• Draft key deliverables including financial statements, completion reports, management letters and audit summaries.
• Act as main client contact during fieldwork, managing information requests and queries.
• Supervise, coach and mentor trainees and semi‑seniors with on‑the‑job feedback.
• Monitor budgets and timelines to ensure efficient delivery.
• Support the Audit Manager in finalising audit files and addressing review points.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit processes and client service.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of FRS 102, auditing standards and regulatory developments.

Skills

Audit expertise

Analytical skills

Communication

Audit software

Education

ACA/ACCA finalist or qualified

Progress toward ACA/ACCA

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

AMS Group, a UK Top 60 accountancy firm, seeks an Audit Senior to lead fieldwork, supervise juniors and ensure audit files meet technical standards. You will act as client contact during fieldwork and contribute to process improvement while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires 3+ years in practice, ACA/ACCA progression or qualification, and strong knowledge of FRS 102 and audit methodologies. Expect a collaborative, advisory‑led culture across 14 offices.