Accounts Manager Part Time/Full Time

AMS Group are a full-service professional services firm that create value for mid-market businesses. 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). We 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. Prepare 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 Directors Following 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 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 Group’s full suite of services and be able to recommend to the Accounts Director any appropriate cross-sell services from the existing client base ACCA/ACA qualified or equivalent with at least 3 years post-qualification experience Strong experience in dealing with Accounts in particular FRS102, FRS102 Section 1A and FRS105 25 days annual leave ~ Additional day off for birthday ~ Discretionary annual bonus scheme ~ Health cash plan after probation ~ Cycle to work scheme ~ Company sick pay ~ Opportunity to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave ~ Enhanced parental pay policies ~ Employee Assistance Programme ~ Company pension scheme We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.