Accounts & Audit Senior

Role Purpose

As an Audit & Accounts Senior, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality audit and accounts assignments across a varied client portfolio. Working closely with the Audit Manager and senior leadership team, supporting them to prepare statutory accounts, support junior colleagues, and maintain strong client relationships. This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role requiring strong technical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

• Audit fieldwork for a range of clients, ensuring work is completed to a high standard and in line with ISAs.
• Prepare and complete audit testing across key financial statement areas.
• Draft clear, well‑structured audit working papers for manager and RI review.
• Reviewing junior / trainees work
• Assist with audit planning, including risk assessment and scoping.
• Identify audit issues early and communicate them promptly to the manager.
• Support the completion process, including final analytical review and clearing review points.

• Prepare year‑end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders in accordance with FRS 102 and FRS 105.
• Produce working paper files that are accurate, complete, and ready for review.
• Accounts preparation alongside overseeing junior staff preparing accounts too.
• Assist clients with bookkeeping queries and accounting system improvements.

• Act as a day‑to‑day contact for clients during audit and accounts assignments.
• Build strong, professional relationships through clear communication and reliable delivery.
• Provide practical guidance to clients on accounting and audit matters.
• Identify opportunities to add value or cross‑sell other firm services.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members and trainees, providing coaching
• Review work completed by trainees, offering constructive feedback to support development.
• Work collaboratively with peers and managers to ensure smooth delivery of assignments.
• Contribute to a positive team culture built on trust, respect, and shared responsibility.

• Ensure all work complies with ISAs, FRS standards, AML requirements, and firm policies.
• Maintain high levelsof professional conduct, judgement, and confidentiality.
• Keep technical knowledge up to date through CPD and internal training.
• Support the manager with departmental initiatives, including training sessions and process improvements.

Who the role interacts with regularly, both internally and externally.

• Internal:
  Audit Manager, Juniors, Trainees.
• External:
  Clients

• Experience working in a professional practice environment in an audit and accounts role.
• Strong background in leading audit fieldwork and preparing statutory accounts.
• Experience supervising junior staff is desirable.

• Strong working knowledge of FRS 102
  , FRS 105
  , and core auditing standards.
• Confident using audit software and cloud accounting platforms (e.g., Xero, Quick Books).
• Ability to interpret financial information and identify key risks.

• ACA/ACCA finalist or qualified.

Success in this role will be measured by:

• High‑quality audit and accounts delivery.
• Strong client feedback and relationship management.
• Effective supervision and development of junior team members.
• Consistent adherence to technical and compliance standards.
• Contribution to team culture, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• 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

AMS Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.