Audit Assistant Manager

AAB group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Death in Service benefit

Pension scheme

Hybrid working model

Job summary

AAB Group in Manchester is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to lead audits from planning to completion, ensuring quality and risk management for a diverse client portfolio.

You will coach and develop junior staff, build strong client relationships, and contribute to growth through business development efforts within External Audit. This permanent role offers hybrid working and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification ACA/ACCA or equivalent and ability to run audits.
• Experience in supporting management and development of a client portfolio.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and development of a portfolio of clients.
• Display effective communication with clients and colleagues.
• Ensure firm quality control procedures and professional standards are met.
• Provide efficient, proactive service to clients.
• Participate in tenders/proposals for new work as required.
• Develop work from existing clients and engage in business development.

Skills

Great social skills

Confidence with clients

Networking abilities

Integrity and authenticity

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Audit Assistant Manager

Application Deadline: 7 October 2026

Department: External Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Manchester

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

You will have technical knowledge and an ability to use this to deliver client assignments from planning to completion. Demonstrating key people management skills including delegation, motivation and support. You will also build strong professional relationships, and using your own business network, you will support the growth initiatives of the firm.

You will be at the top end of business, where you're recognised for the impact you make and your ability to network and build lasting relationships. It makes life here exciting, fast-paced – and incredibly rewarding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Key role in supporting the management and development of a portfolio of clients as well as providing assistance and support to others within the firm;
• Displaying effective communication with clients and colleagues;
• Help ensure that both the firm’s quality control procedures and professional standards are met;
• Providing an efficient and pro-active service to clients;
• Participating in tenders/proposals for new work as required.
• Developing work from existing clients and participate in wider marketing and business development activities for the development of the Skill Group and the wider development of the firm;
• Paying attention to self-development and continuing professional education;
• Consulting with colleagues and Partners on technical and risk matters; and
• To support and work as a team player, whilst being able to work on own initiative.
• Contributing to the brand awareness/recognition in the region by attending networking events and creating and developing own network for business development

Experience & qualifications

• A professional accountancy qualification – ACA/ACCA or equivalent - must be fully qualified and be able to run and lead the audits.
• Experience of supporting the management and development of a client portfolio
• Experience of coaching and mentoring colleagues

Required attributes:

• Great social skills and confidence with clients
• A knack for overcoming challenges to maintain strong business relations
• Attention to detail, be nifty with numbers, and have a knack for following processes within legislative guidelines
• A desire to stretch yourself and an insatiable hunger to succeed
• Integrity and authenticity

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