Audit Advisor

AAB; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + holidays

Parental leave

Volunteer day

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in Service

Pension

Life assurance

Hybrid working

Agile working

Modern office spaces

Job summary

AAB is a leading professional services firm with a Bolton base. We are seeking an Audit Advisor to support audit and accounting services, plan and deliver audits, and maintain strong client relationships.

The role involves supervising junior staff, visiting client sites, and ensuring documentation supports audit opinions while delivering compliant statutory statements. A professional qualification and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA/ICAS/ICAEW or equivalent).
• Newly qualified or part-qualified exam finalists considered who can run and lead audits.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, MS Outlook).
• Experience in Xero/Sage/QuickBooks desirable; CCH experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the senior management team to deliver audit and accounting services.
• Plan, implement and complete audits for a variety of clients.
• Visit client sites to oversee audits and support junior team members.
• Communicate with junior staff and management with relevant audit information.
• Plan and complete audit assignments with proper documentation to support the opinion.
• Prepare statutory financial statements from client data.
• Support development of junior team members and distribute audit workload.
• Manage and develop client relationships; ensure timely administration and compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Relationship building

MS Office proficiency

Education

ACCA/ICAS/ICAEW or equivalent

Newly qualified or part-qualified considered

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

CCH

Job description

Audit Advisor

Application Deadline: 21 August 2026

Department: External Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Bolton

Description

DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL. BUILD YOUR CAREER. JOIN US AT AAB.

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.

EVERYONE HAS THE AABILITY TO SUCCEED- WE'LL HELP YOU GET THERE.

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.

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
• Newly qualified or part qualified exam finalists considered, who can 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