At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in delivering audit services and support junior team members.
- Company: Join AAB, a leading professional services firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private medical insurance, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional growth and community involvement through our ESG initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while building your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must be a fully qualified accountant with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
AAB is a leading professional services firm operating across the UK, Ireland, and the USA. We specialise in the mid-market, supporting individuals, family businesses, and organisations with a full suite of services including audit, tax, corporate finance, payroll, people consultancy, and wealth management. With 1,000+ team members, we deliver expert support to clients all over the world.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We succeed together as one team, building strong client relationships through passion, empathy, and straightforward advice. That’s what makes AAB different. We invest in brilliant talent across every area of the business, offering tailored training, professional qualifications, and continuous support to help you grow. Your growth matters to us. We’ll give you the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to lead, learn, and make an impact. Guided by our six core values, we foster a culture where collaboration, trust, and enthusiasm thrive.
At AAB, your career is what you make it. We are here to help you turn ambition into action, whether that’s becoming a technical expert, a future leader, or someone who simply makes a difference every day. If you're ready to be part of a team that’s united by purpose and driven by values, we’d love to hear from you.
ESG COMMITMENT
We take our responsibility seriously. From reducing our environmental impact, to supporting education through training and talent programmes, to giving back to our local communities with our charitable initiative ABBIE- ESG is part of who we are.
ROLE PURPOSE
- Assisting the senior management team to deliver audit and accounting services.
- Responsible for the planning implementation and completion of a variety of audit clients and will be required to support other members of the audit team.
- Visiting client sites to oversee the Audit including supporting junior team members and being responsible for complex file areas.
- Communicate effectively with both junior members of the team and management, ensuring management receive appropriate information relevant to the audit.
- Plan and complete audit assignments and ensure that all audits have the appropriate and sufficient documentation to support the opinion and to document all conclusions reached.
- Preparation of statutory financial statements from client data.
- Assist with the development of more junior members within the team and ensure workload on audit is evenly distributed where appropriate to junior members of the team.
- Manage and develop client relationships.
- Complete all administration in a timely manner (including timesheets and fees) and to a high standard; and ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory requirements.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties and is intended to be indicative of the types of activities that are included in the remit of this role.
Experience & qualifications
- A professional accountancy qualification – ACCA/ICAS/ICAEW or equivalent - must be fully qualified, as well as able to run and lead the audits.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- The ability to build strong relationships.
- Experience of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, MS Outlook).
- Experience in Xero/Sage/QuickBooks is desirable.
- Experience using CCH also desirable.
WHAT AAB OFFER
We want you to feel supported inside and outside of work. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed for your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career.
- Time Off & Family Support: Annual leave (plus public holidays), with the option to buy or carry over leave; Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption); Paid volunteering day to support causes that matter to you.
- Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for you and the option to cover family members; Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support; Death in Service benefit.
- Financial Security: Competitive pension scheme; Life assurance policies to support you and your family.
- Flexible & Agile Working: Hybrid working model; Agile working culture that supports flexible hours and smarter working; Modern office spaces designed for collaboration, focus, and wellbeing.
Audit Advisor in Manchester employer: AAB Group
AAB is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and wellbeing of its team members in Glasgow. With a strong commitment to professional development, we offer tailored training and support, ensuring you have the tools to succeed in your career. Our collaborative work culture, combined with a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options and health support, makes AAB a rewarding place to build your future.
