AMS Group
Semi Senior Accountant
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Role Purpose
The Part-Qualified Accountant sits at the next level above bookkeeping within the delivery team, bridging transactional processing and higher-level financial reporting. The role exists to prepare accurate management accounts, support month-end and year-end processes, and contribute to the quality of client-facing outputs. Operating within a client portfolio model, the postholder plays an important role in building client confidence through technically sound, well-presented work — whilst continuing to develop professionally towards full qualification.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts for a portfolio of clients to a draft-ready standard, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and key variance commentary.
- Perform and review month-end close procedures, including prepayments, accruals, depreciation, and intercompany adjustments where applicable.
- Review and oversee bookkeeping outputs completed by junior team members, providing feedback and flagging corrections to the Assistant Manager.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns with a high degree of accuracy and in compliance with Making Tax Digital requirements.
- Support year-end preparation, including production of schedules and working papers to assist with statutory accounts preparation and audit readiness.
- Assist with the onboarding of new clients, including chart of accounts setup, data migration checks, and integration configuration within Xero or other agreed platforms.
- Liaise directly with clients on management accounts outputs, providing clear explanations of variances and financial performance where required.
- Maintain full and accurate records within Karbon and the team's document management systems, supporting a consistent and compliant delivery model.
- Actively engage with training and development activities in support of ongoing qualification progress.
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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 Relationships
Internal
- Assistant Manager — primary supervisor and technical escalation point
- Bookkeepers — day-to-day collaboration and quality review on shared client portfolios
- Senior team members / Partner — periodic review of client outputs and development conversations
External
- Clients - operational and reporting-level contact across the portfolio
- Client auditors, solicitors, and bankers — as required in support of client engagements
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Experience
- Minimum 5 years' experience in an accounting, finance, or practice environment
- Demonstrable experience preparing or contributing to management accounts
- Prior experience in an outsourced or multi-client environment is advantageous
Technical Skills
- Solid grounding in double-entry accounting, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Working knowledge of VAT including standard, flat rate, and cash accounting schemes
- Proficient in Xero; experience with Dext, Karbon, or Silverfin is advantageous
- Awareness of FRS 102 reporting requirements desirable
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Qualifications
Essential
- Actively studying towards AAT Level 4, ACA, or ACCA (part-qualified)
- AAT Level 3 (or equivalent) completed or in progress
Desirable
- AAT Level 4 completed or near completion
- ACA/ACCA student registered with a recognised body
Performance Measures (Success Criteria)
- Management accounts prepared to draft-ready standard within agreed monthly deadlines, with minimal review points raised by the Assistant Manager
- VAT returns submitted accurately and on time, with no material errors or late filings
- Bookkeeping review outputs are consistent and constructive, supporting junior team development
- Client satisfaction — positive feedback on quality and clarity of reporting outputs
- Year-end working papers prepared to a standard that minimises preparation time for the senior review
- Qualification milestones met in line with agreed study plan and appraisal targets
Benefits
- 23 Days Holiday
- Birthday off
- Annual bonus scheme
- Health cash plan after probation
- Company sick pay
- Enhanced parental pay policies
- Perkbox subscription
- 1 x paid membership / subscription
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company pension scheme
AMS Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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