Audit Manager

Aab; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Volunteering day

Job summary

AAB in Glasgow is seeking an Audit Manager to lead a portfolio of clients within External Audit. You will manage engagements, ensure quality work within budgets, and coach junior staff to develop their skills.

Working with a supportive team, you’ll communicate clearly with clients and colleagues, contribute to tenders, and help drive improvements across engagements. This permanent role offers a strong development path and a collaborative culture at AAB.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification (CA/ACCA) required.
• Experience of managing a client portfolio.
• Experience of coaching and mentoring colleagues.
• Driving licence and access to a car is preferable as this role involves client offsite support.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients with proactive, high-quality service.
• Coaching team members on the job and providing feedback for development.
• Effectively communicate with clients and the team.
• Ensuring engagements are completed within agreed budgets and identifying overruns.
• Reviewing work and upholding the firm’s quality control procedures.
• Identifying technical issues and proposing solutions.
• Participating in tenders/proposals for new work as required.
• Lead initiatives as part of the management team.

Skills

Client portfolio management

Coaching & mentoring

Driving licence (preferable)

Education

CA

ACCA

Job description

Audit Manager

Application Deadline: 7 October 2026

Department: External Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Glasgow

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

• Managing a portfolio of clients with a proactive, high quality service
• Coaching team members on the job, provide constructive feedback and support team members with their development
• Effectively communicate with clients and the team
• Ensuring engagements are completed within agreed budgets and where they don't come in budget, identifying areas of overrun
• Reviewing work prepared by other members of the team, ensuring that the firm’s quality control procedures and professional standards are adhered to
• Identifying technical issues through the audit work and identifying potential solutions
• Participating in tenders/proposals for new work as required
• Take responsibility for own personal development
• To work as part of the management team and lead initiatives as required

Experience & qualifications

• Professional qualification (CA, ACCA)
• Experience of managing a client portfolio
• Experience of coaching and mentoring colleagues
• Driving licence and access to a car is 'preferable' as this role involves supporting clients offsite

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