AMS Group Accountants

Location : Manchester Working pattern : Full-time Salary : £35,000 to £40,000 per annum AMS Group's Business Recovery team is looking for an experienced Senior Insolvency Administrator to take ownership of a varied portfolio of corporate and personal insolvency cases click apply for full job details

Location: Manchester Working pattern: Full-time About AMS Group AMS Group is a UK Top 60 accountancy firm headquartered in Manchester, with over 40 years of history in professional services. What began as a family-run practice in Blackburn in 1982 has grown into a nationwide advisory business with more than 200 employees across 12 offices. Our divisions span Audit, Accounts, Tax and Advisory, and we take a relationship-driven approach that creates genuine value for clients at every stage of their journey.Our culture is something we're proud of. In 2024, we were named the 7th Best Accountancy Firm to Work for in the UK, featured in the Top 100 Companies to Work For, recognised as Best Employer in Tax (Tolley's Taxation Awards 2025), and awarded Employer of the Year at the GM Chamber of Commerce Awards 2024. The role We're looking for an experienced Accounts Senior to join our Accounts team in Manchester. You'll manage a portfolio of clients, oversee accounts preparation, and play an active role in supporting and developing junior colleagues. This is a hands-on role with real client contact and clear progression within a well-regarded and growing firm. What you'll be doing • Preparing accounts files, corporation tax returns and personal tax returns for directors to a standard ready for Accounts Director review• Meeting clients regularly to discuss their accounts and act as a key point of contact for ongoing service delivery• Reviewing the work of junior team members, providing constructive feedback and ensuring review points are addressed before submission• Preparing files and associated reports ready for the Accounts Director to debrief clients following review• Ensuring accounts and tax returns are submitted in line with firm compliance and close-down procedures• Mentoring colleagues from apprentice level through to Accounts Senior, and supporting the Accounts Director in day-to-day team management• Managing client diaries and workflow to ensure work is completed on time and within budget• Monitoring client fee recovery and flagging concerns to the Accounts Director where renegotiation may be required• Identifying and recommending cross-sell opportunities from across AMS Group's full range of services What you'll bring • ACCA or ACA qualified (or equivalent) with at least three years of post-qualification experience• Strong background in practice, with proven experience in accounts preparation including FRS102, FRS102 Section 1A and FRS105• Experience with consolidations• A track record of building and maintaining client relationships• Confidence in mentoring colleagues and supporting team development• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage clearly at all levels• The ability to take ownership, use initiative and resolve issues independently What's on offer • Competitive salary• 23 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday• Option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave• Discretionary annual bonus scheme• Health cash plan (post-probation)• Perkbox subscription• One paid professional membership or subscription• Cycle to work scheme• Company sick pay• Enhanced parental pay policies• Employee Assistance Programme• Company pension schemeAMS Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.You may have experience of the following: Accounts Senior, Practice Accountant, Senior Accountant, Client Accounts Manager, Audit Senior, Accounts and Tax Senior, Practice Senior, Financial Reporting Senior, Qualified Accountant - Practice, Senior Practice Accountant, Accounts ManagerREF-

Location : Manchester Working pattern : Full-time Salary : £35,000 to £40,000 per annum AMS Group's Business Recovery team is looking for an experienced Senior Insolvency Administrator to take ownership of a varied portfolio of corporate and personal insolvency cases. This is a technically rewarding role with real scope to progress, where you'll manage cases from post-appointment through to closure while contributing to the development of the wider team. What you'll be doing • Managing a portfolio of insolvency cases across CVLs, MVLs, Administrations, Bankruptcies and CVAs from handover through to closure, ensuring all statutory deadlines are met • Preparing statutory documentation including progress reports, annual reports, creditor correspondence, dividend notices and closure documents • Conducting investigations into company affairs, director conduct and potential recovery actions including preferences, transactions at undervalue, misfeasance, director's loan accounts and asset recovery • Progressing asset realisations and liaising with valuers, auctioneers, solicitors and agents to maximise returns for creditors • Maintaining accurate case files, statutory registers and electronic records in line with regulatory requirements • Acting as a key point of contact for directors, creditors, employees and professional advisers, providing timely and professional updates • Supporting and mentoring junior team members, reviewing work and contributing to workflow planning • Ensuring compliance with the Insolvency Act 1986, Insolvency Rules 2016, SIPs, AML and data protection requirements • Preparing files for internal and external compliance reviews and maintaining high standards of documentation quality What you'll bring • A minimum of two years' insolvency experience, including post-appointment case management • Strong technical knowledge across CVLs, MVLs, Administrations, Compulsory Liquidations, Bankruptcies and CVAs • Ability to prepare statutory reports and maintain statutory records to a high standard • Experience conducting investigations and supporting recovery actions • Confidence liaising directly with directors, creditors and professional advisers • Experience managing competing deadlines and progressing cases efficiently • Familiarity with IPS or similar insolvency case management software is desirable • CPI qualified or currently studying towards it (desirable) What's on offer • Competitive salary • 23 days annual leave rising with length of service, plus your birthday off • Study support for professional qualifications including CPI and JIEB • Clear progression pathway • Health cash plan (after probation) • Enhanced parental pay based on length of service • Company sick pay • Cycle to work scheme • Perkbox membership • Company pension scheme AMS Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. You may have experience of the following: Insolvency Administrator, Insolvency Case Manager, Insolvency Officer, Liquidation Administrator, Corporate Recovery Executive, Business Recovery Administrator, Insolvency Analyst, Bankruptcy Administrator, Restructuring Administrator, Case Administrator. REF-

Location: Hybrid (London / Manchester) Working pattern: Full-time About AMS Group AMS Group is a Top 60 UK accountancy firm with an advisory-led proposition, headquartered in Manchester. Established in 1982, we've grown from a family-run practice to a nationwide business with over 300 employees across 12 offices. Our trading divisions span Audit, Accounts, Tax and Advisory, and we've completed eight acquisitions since 2021 with further growth planned.In 2024 we were named the 7th Best Accountancy Firm to Work for in the UK, recognised as Best Employer in Tax (Tolley's Taxation Awards 2025) and Employer of the Year (GM Chamber of Commerce Awards 2024). About the role This is a critical hire during a period of significant acquisition activity. As Integration Manager, you'll lead and coordinate the end-to-end integration of multiple acquired businesses into the Group - protecting deal value, reducing risk and ensuring the smooth transition of people, processes and clients.You'll bring deep integration experience, strong programme management discipline and the ability to operate hands-on in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment. Reporting to the Head of Value Creation, you'll act as the central coordination point across acquired entities, leadership teams, functional leads and external advisers. What you'll be doing • Leading the planning, execution and monitoring of integration workstreams across concurrent acquisitions• Establishing integration governance, reporting cadences, RAID logs and decision-making frameworks• Designing and managing Day 1 readiness plans covering communications, operational preparedness, client impacts and risk controls• Building and delivering structured Day 30 / Day 100 integration roadmaps with clear milestones, owners, budgets and KPIs• Overseeing integration across finance, billing, MI reporting, HR, technology, systems migration, compliance, client communications and commercial alignment• Supporting cultural integration and guiding leaders through organisational design, role mapping and change communications• Identifying and proactively mitigating operational, financial, commercial and compliance risks• Tracking synergy delivery and reporting progress transparently to the Executive Team What you'll bring • Proven experience delivering integrations for multiple acquisitions in a professional services environment - accountancy, legal, consulting, wealth management or similar• Strong programme and project management capability with a track record across complex, multi-workstream integrations• Deep understanding of operational processes, systems migrations, data integrity and change management• Strong financial acumen and comfort interpreting budgets, models and synergy assumptions• High emotional intelligence - able to build trust quickly, work with leaders under pressure and maintain calm in ambiguity• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills• Experience integrating firms into a multi-site or national group structure is a bonus• Exposure to FCA-regulated businesses, PE-backed environments or prior delivery of integration playbooks or PMO frameworks is advantageous What's on offer • 25 days holiday plus the option to buy up to 5 more• Birthday off• Company bonus scheme• Pension scheme• Health cash plan• Enhanced parental pay and company sick pay• Perkbox subscriptionAMS Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.You may have experience of the following: M&A Integration Manager, Post-Merger Integration Lead, Integration Programme Manager, PMO Manager, Merger Integration Consultant, Change & Integration Manager, Transformation Programme Manager, Acquisitions Integration Lead, Business Integration Manager, Group Integration LeadREF-

Location: Liverpool Working pattern: Full-time About AMS Group AMS Group is a Top 60 UK accountancy firm with an advisory-led proposition, headquartered in Manchester. Established in 1982, we've grown from a family-run practice to a nationwide business with over 200 employees across 12 offices click apply for full job details