Newly Qualified Accountant

AAB; Newry; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + holidays

Maternity/Paternity leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in Service

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

Job summary

AAB is a leading professional services firm seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to support client portfolios within the Business Advisory department in Newry. You will manage year-end processes, budgets, forecasts, and ongoing client relations, delivering high-quality accounting services.

Joining AAB means contributing to a collaborative culture with training opportunities, cloud accounting adoption, and a commitment to professional growth. Hybrid work and a strong benefits package are available.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
• Previous experience of working in a similar role
• Good working knowledge of clients accounting systems such as Xero
• Experience of handling a client portfolio
• Experience of training junior members of the team
• Experience of technical compliance and advisory work
• Experience in utilising technology, cloud accounting software and implementing client-driven solutions

Responsibilities

• Support the team in all aspects of a client portfolio working alongside the client engagement team ensuring all client deadlines and demands are met
• Take ownership of client portfolio, which may include year end and management accounts, budgets and forecasts for selected clients
• Managing and developing relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction with services provided and identifying opportunities to support clients
• Displaying effective communication with clients and colleagues
• Take ownership and responsibility for delivery of all aspects of client accounting work from start to finish, on budget, liaising with other departments to agree timescales and plan performance of work and act to ensure delivery by all agreed deadlines
• Perform work as may be required, particularly work of an advanced technical nature, oversee the finalisation of all accounts, produce detailed reports and ensure all client queries are answered on a timely basis
• Take responsibility for the delivery of specialist advisory and project work to a high technical standard, writing in a clear concise manner, providing alternative options and concluding on recommendations
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge, undertaking research of new legislation, identifying opportunities for clients and advising accordingly
• Participating in tenders/proposals for new work as required
• Demonstrate working knowledge of GAAP and Accounting standards – in particular FRS 102 1A

Skills

Client portfolio management

Accounting knowledge

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Team training

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Cloud accounting software

Job description

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.

Application Deadline: 28 August 2026

Department: Business Advisory

Location: Newry

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

Key duties & responsibilities:

• Support the team in all aspects of a client portfolio working alongside the client engagement team ensuring all client deadlines and demands are met
• Take ownership of client portfolio, which may include year end and management accounts, budgets and forecasts for selected clients
• Managing and developing relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction with services provided and identifying opportunities to support clients
• Displaying effective communication with clients and colleagues;
• Take ownership and responsibility for delivery of all aspects of client accounting work from start to finish, on budget, liaising with other departments to agree timescales and plan performance of work and act to ensure delivery by all agreed deadlines
• Perform work as may be required, particularly work of an advanced technical nature, oversee the finalisation of all accounts, produce detailed reports and ensure all client queries are answered on a timely basis
• Take responsibility for the delivery of specialist advisory and project work to a high technical standard, writing in a clear concise manner, providing alternative options and concluding on recommendations
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge, undertaking research of new legislation, identifying opportunities for clients and advising accordingly
• Participating in tenders/proposals for new work as required.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of GAAP and Accounting standards – in particular FRS 102 1A
  

Experience & qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
• Previous experience of working in a similar role
• Candidates will be required to have a good working knowledge of clients accounting systems such as Xero
• Experience of handling a client portfolio
• Experience of training junior members of the team
• Experience of technical compliance and advisory work
• Experience in utilising technology, cloud accounting software and implementing client-driven solutions

WHAT AAB OFFER

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
  

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.