Manage audit and assurance assignments from planning through completion, ensuring quality, deadlines, budgets, and regulatory compliance. Support client portfolios, build client relationships, identify audit risks and findings, and contribute to business development. Supervise, coach, and review junior staff while maintaining technical knowledge of auditing, accounting, and financial reporting standards. The role requires an ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification and offers hybrid working from Belfast, Newry, or Dungannon.
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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.
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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.
AABSOLUTELY DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
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.
AABSOLUTELY DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
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.
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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
Audit Assistant Manager
Location - Preference is Belfast, however, Newry or Dungannon offices can also be considered.
You will apply your technical knowledge and experience to deliver high-quality audit and assurance assignments from planning through to completion. You will demonstrate strong people management skills, including effective delegation, coaching and support of team members, while building lasting client relationships and contributing to the growth and development of the firm.
Location - Preference is Belfast, however, Newry or Dungannon offices can also be considered.
You will apply your technical knowledge and experience to deliver high-quality audit and assurance assignments from planning through to completion. You will demonstrate strong people management skills, including effective delegation, coaching and support of team members, while building lasting client relationships and contributing to the growth and development of the firm.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious audit professional to develop their leadership, technical and client management skills within a collaborative and growing team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Play a key role in supporting the management and development of a portfolio of audit and assurance clients, delivering a high-quality and proactive service.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and responsiveness.
- Assist in the planning, execution and completion of audit assignments, ensuring deadlines and budgets are achieved.
- Supervise, coach and develop junior team members, providing ongoing support and feedback.
- Ensure compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements and the firm's quality management procedures.
- Identify, assess and communicate audit findings, risks and recommendations, consulting with managers, directors and partners on technical, risk and client service matters as appropriate.
- Contribute to tenders, proposals and business development activities, identifying opportunities to enhance and expand existing client relationships.
- Maintain and develop technical knowledge through continuous professional development and awareness of regulatory developments.
- Work collaboratively across teams while demonstrating initiative, accountability and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Experience & qualifications
Essential Criteria
- Experience managing audit assignments and supporting the development of a client portfolio.
- Strong technical knowledge of auditing, accounting and financial reporting standards.
- Experience coaching, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior team members.
- Strong communication, organisational and relationship management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality client service.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working with owner-managed businesses, public sector bodies and/or regulated entities.
- Experience using CaseWare, Inflo or similar audit and practice management software.
- Experience contributing to business development activities, including tenders, proposals or networking initiatives.
Professional qualifications and education
Required:
- Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with relevant audit and assurance experience.
Required attributes:
- Strong communication and relationship management skills.
- Proactive, adaptable and solutions-oriented approach to work.
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills and professional scepticism.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality client service and continuous improvement.
- Professionalism, integrity and sound judgement.
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 with a minimum of 3 days in the office/client site.
- Condensed working arrangement with the opportunity to finish at 1pm on a Friday.
- Agile working culture that supports flexible hours and smarter working
- Modern office spaces designed for collaboration, focus, and wellbeing
Disclaimer
Unsolicited CVs sent to AAB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AAB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.
Unsolicited CVs sent to AAB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AAB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.
AAB Belfast, Northern Ireland Office
1-3 Arthur Street, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT1 4GA
AAB Newry, Northern Ireland Office
Dromalane Mill, The Quays, Newry, United Kingdom, BT35 8QS
AAB Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland Office
Unit 1 Building 10 Central Park Mallusk Road Newtownabbey Co. Antrim , Newtownabbey, United Kingdom, BT36 4FS
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