Audit Manager

Aab

Horwich

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave with carryover option

Enhanced parental leave

Paid volunteering day

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Death in service benefit

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Hybrid working model

Flexible hours

Job summary

AAB is seeking an Audit Manager to lead a portfolio of clients within the External Audit team in Bolton. This permanent role sits in a collaborative, values-driven firm that supports growth, development, and delivery of high-quality audits for diverse clients.

You will oversee client relationships, manage engagements within budget, and guide staff through review and training to reinforce professional standards and service excellence.

Qualifications

Professional qualification (CA, ACCA) or equivalent experience.
Experience managing and developing a client portfolio.
Experience coaching and mentoring colleagues.
Good experience of business development.

Responsibilities

Manage and develop a portfolio of clients and provide support to others within the firm.
Maintain effective communication with clients and colleagues.
Ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets.
Review work prepared by other staff and ensure quality control.
Ensure the firm’s professional standards are met and work is presented to the partner in a finished form.
Contribute to training, guidance, and mentoring of staff.

Skills

Portfolio management

Client relationships

Coaching & mentoring

Business development

Education

CA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Audit Manager

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

Purpose of the role/key responsibilities:

Managing and developing a portfolio of clients as well as providing assistance and support to others within the firm
Taking responsibility for the effective communication with clients and colleagues
Ensuring assignments are completed within agreed budgets
Reviewing of work prepared by other members of staff
Ensuring that the firm’s quality control procedures are adhered to
Ensuring the firm’s professional standards are met
Ensuring that work is presented to the partner in a complete and finalised format
Ensuring that draft fees are prepared in a timeous manner
Providing an efficient and pro-active service to clients and ensure that the clients’ needs are fully met
Identifying technical issues as well as selling opportunities to Partners of the firm
Participating in tenders/proposals for new work as required
Developing work from existing clients by working closely with Partners and staff of the firm
Participating in wider marketing and business development activities for the development of the Skill Group and the wider development of the firm
Contributing to the brand awareness/recognition in the region by attending networking events and creating and developing own network for business development
Attending networking events, etc. and developing professional relationships with clients, others within the firm, and with other local professional firms and potential clients.
Paying attention to self-development and continuing professional education
Consulting with colleagues and Partners on technical and risk matters.
To work as part of the management team and provide effective supervision to all members within the Corporate Services Skill Group
To support and work as a team player, whilst being able to work on own initiative
To assist in the provision of training to staff
To counsel, appraise, mentor, develop and motivate staff

Experience & qualifications

Professional qualification (CA, ACCA) or equivalent experience
Experience of managing and developing a client portfolio
Experience of coaching and mentoring colleagues
Good experience of business development

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