Data Platform Lead

AMS Group is a leading UK Top 60 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 Purpose

The Data Platform Lead will design, build and own AMS Group’s first dedicated data platform, establishing the foundations for reporting, automation, AI‑enablement and long‑term scalability. This is a greenfield, high‑impact role, operating as the standalone senior data authority for the first 6–9 months, requiring strong ownership, pace and technical depth.

Key Responsibilities 

• End‑to‑end data platform design using Azure, Fabric, Databricks & Power BI

• Build scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and data models

• Integrate finance, CRM & operations data

• Deliver board‑level & operational reporting

• Define KPIs & single source of truth

• Partner with senior stakeholders

• Set governance, security & quality standards

• Lay foundations for future data function

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Data Lead or Senior Data Engineer background

• Greenfield platform build experience

• Professional services or multi‑entity exposure

• Governance or AI‑enablement exposure

• Strong SQL, Python, ETL/ELT & modelling

• Azure, Fabric, Databricks & Power BI expertise

• Stakeholder influence & direction‑setting

Technical Skills

• Advanced SQL, Python & ETL/ELT capability

• Deep Azure, Fabric, Databricks & Power BI experience

• Ability to shape technical direction

• Strong governance, security & quality knowledge

Qualifications

• Relevant technical degree or equivalent experience

• Azure/Databricks certifications desirable

Company Benefits

• 25 days holiday

• Birthday day off

• Enhanced parental pay

• Health cash plan

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Company sick pay

• Pension scheme

• Perkbox subscription

• Employee Assistance Programme