Accounts Manager

AMS Group are a full-service professional services firm that create value for mid-market businesses. We do this through our exceptional technical delivery teams and our personalised client approach. Our vision is to be the best advisory-led professional services firm in the mid-market.

We are a fast-growing and ambitious advisory-led professional services firm, with a clear strategy for the next phase of our growth plan. Our services within the Group include Audit & Accounting, Tax (Capital Allowances, Private Client, Innovations, Tax Investigations and VAT), and Advisory (Corporate Finance, Business Recovery, Debt Advisory and Insurance). Weve achieved 36% year on year growth in revenue, we now employ over 225 employees, with an average client satisfaction score of 98%.

We are looking to increase our growth trajectory throughout 2025 and beyond. Role OverviewWe are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Manager to join our AMS Accounts team. This role is ideal for a qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge and a passion for client service.

You will manage a portfolio of clients, oversee the preparation of accounts, and support junior colleagues, ensuring high standards of compliance and client satisfaction. Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare the Accounts file and any associated accounts preparation, corporation tax and personal tax returns of the directors to a standard ready for Accounts Director review

Meeting key clients on a regular basis and discussing the account books.Reviewing the work of junior team members, providing feedback and review points and ensuring these are addressed prior to submission to the Accounts DirectorsFollowing Accounts Director review, ensuring that the file and any associated reports are prepared ready for the Accounts Director to debrief the accounts with the client

Ensure Accounts and Tax Returns are submitted in line with firm compliance and close down procedures

Mentor colleagues from apprentice level through to Accounts Seniors and assist the Accounts Director in the management of the team on a day-to-day basis

Proactively monitor and help to resolve client issues, providing constructive input to colleagues Responsible for your own CPD requirements

Management of client diary and workflow to ensure that work is completed in a timely manner and within budget

Review existing fees for clients make suggestions to Accounts Director if fee recovery is poor and fee requires renegotiation

Act as one of the main points of contact for Accounts clients, keeping them informed of progress in relation to all aspects of service delivery and maintaining regular contact with them

Develop knowledge of AMS Groups full suite of services and be able to recommend to the Accounts Director any appropriate cross-sell services from the existing client baseRequirementsACCA/ACA qualified or equivalent with at least 3 years post-qualification experience

Proven experience of working in a practice environment

Strong experience in dealing with Accounts in particular FRS102, FRS102 Section 1A and FRS105Strong experience with consolidations

Proven track record of maintaining client relationships

Experience with, and willing to, mentor colleagues

Ability to take responsibility and use own initiative to resolve problems and issues.Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and clients at all levels

Salary and company benefits

Salary dependent on experience25 days annual leave

Additional day off for birthday

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Health cash plan after probation

Perkbox subscription1 x paid membership / subscription

Cycle to work scheme

Company sick pay

Opportunity to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

Enhanced parental pay policies

Employee Assistance ProgrammeCompany pension schemeAMS Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Information :

• Company : AMS Group
• Position : Accounts Manager
• Location : County of Cheshire
• Country : GB