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Talent Acquisition Specialist @ AMS Group
About us
AMS Group is a leading UK Top 70 accountancy firm with a differentiated advisory‑led proposition, headquartered in Manchester. We have been a trusted name in professional services for over 40 years. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has positioned us as a premier provider in the market.
Evolving from a family run accountancy practice in a Blackburn (established 1982), to a nationwide advisory business with over 200 employees, across 12 offices, our trading divisions comprise Audit, Accounts, Tax & Advisory with multiple service lines within each division. We leverage our relationship‑driven client approach to generate significant cross‑sell opportunities. Complementary to our organic growth is an impressive M&A strategy, with eight acquisitions completed since 2021 and further strategic acquisitions planned in 2025.
At AMS we never offer a one size fits all approach. We know, in today’s economic environment, businesses require bespoke support, and we provide end‑to‑end services from start‑up to exit strategies. Our mantra is “Good advisers help your business. Great ones transform it”. This is the foundation upon which we have built our business.
We know great people make a great business. Our award‑winning culture drives our success. In 2024, we were named the 7th Best Accountancy Firm to Work for in the UK and featured in the Top 100 Companies to Work For. We’re proud to be recognised as Best Employer in Tax (Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2025) and Employer of the Year (GM Chamber of Commerce Awards 2024), reflecting our commitment to people, culture, and a workplace where talent thrives.
Role Overview
As the HR Business Partner (HRBP) for the Accounts division, you will play a pivotal role in aligning people strategies with business objectives. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and managers, driving workforce performance, engagement, and development across the division. This role demands a proactive, commercially minded HR professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, client‑focused environment.
Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with the Accounts leadership team to understand business goals and translate them into HR strategies.
* Influence and guide workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management initiatives.
* Lead on People Integration for our Accounts M&A workstreams.
* Provide expert guidance on employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent practices.
* Champion initiatives that foster a high‑performance culture and employee engagement.
* Coaching and mentoring line managers within your Employee Group through the performance lifecycle (appraisals, 121s, salary review process, promotions and underperformance).
* Collaborate with recruitment professionals to attract top accounting talent aligned with the Accounts division needs and growth plan.
* Support onboarding, training, and career development programmes.
* Being an advocate of Group culture, ensuring all people initiatives, solutions and programmes are reflective of our values.
* Supporting with wider HR‑related projects.
Skills/Qualifications Required:
* Proven experience as an HRBP, ideally within professional services.
* Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
* Ability to interpret data and use insights to drive decisions.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to different audiences.
* Experience with Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), integrations and TUPE would be advantageous.
Why Join AMS Group
* Modern Workplace: Build on a proven offshoring model and a custom tech platform that is reshaping client service and internal efficiency.
* Play a critical role in shaping the future of professional services delivery in the UK and beyond.
* Substantive support and lead generation provided by the Group.
* Competitive base salary, performance‑related bonuses, and equity opportunities as part of your long‑term trajectory.
Company Benefits
* 25 days annual leave
* Additional day off for your birthday
* Option to purchase additional days of annual leave
* Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary
* WPA Health cash plan
* Company sick pay
* Enhanced parental pay (qualifying period applies)
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
AMS Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Human Resources Services
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