Audit Assistant Manager

Aab; Ireland; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AAB in Cork is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to lead audit engagements, supervise junior team members, and ensure high-quality delivery for clients.

The successful candidate will work with Audit Directors and Partners, develop client relationships, and contribute to planning, execution, and completion of assignments. A minimum of 2 years PQE and ACA/ACCA are required.

This role sits in the IRE DUB department and offers opportunities for leadership and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, with emphasis on Excel
• Experience with accounts production software CCH advantageous
• Strong knowledge of Irish accounting and financial reporting requirements
• Interpersonal and communication skills, with client-facing confidence

Responsibilities

• Support the management of a portfolio of clients within Audit & Accounts
• Prepare and complete audit files from start to finish with proper documentation
• Understand accounts production process and prepare financial statements
• Identify and resolve accounting, audit and technical issues
• Ensure assignments are completed efficiently and within deadlines
• Review junior team work and obtain audit evidence
• Liaise with clients to obtain information and resolve queries

Skills

ACA

ACCA

Excel

Client relationship

Leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

CCH Accounts

Job description

Audit Assistant Manager

Application Deadline: 23 October 2026

Department: IRE DUB

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Cork

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

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Audit Assistant Manager to join our Company. This is a key role within the audit team, supporting the delivery of high-quality audit engagements while taking responsibility for supervising and developing more junior members of the team.

The successful candidate will work closely with the team’s Audit Directors and Partners, gaining significant exposure to clients and playing an important role in the planning, execution and completion of audit assignments. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, develop and progress within the Company, demonstrating a proactive approach to their work and a willingness to take ownership of assignments and responsibilities. They will be keen to broaden their knowledge and experience, take on an increasing workload as their skills develop, and demonstrate the initiative to progress within the role.

This role would suit an ambitious professional with a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) who has experience working in a mid-sized practice and looking to take the next step in their career and develop their leadership, client management and technical skills.

Audit & Accounts

• Support the management and development of a portfolio of clients as well as providing assistance and support to others within the Company;
• Prepare and complete audit files from start to finish, ensuring all relevant sections are properly documented.
• Have a strong understanding of the accounts preparation process, including preparation of financial statements from underlying accounting records and supporting schedule
• Identify accounting, audit and technical issues and determine appropriate solutions or elevate them where necessary.
• Ensure audit and accounts assignments are completed efficiently, accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Review work prepared by junior team members and ensure appropriate audit evidence and documentation has been obtained.
• Take ownership of outstanding queries and ensure assignments progress through to completion.
• Liaise with clients to obtain information, resolve queries and ensure accounts and audit work can be completed efficiently.

Interpersonal & Teamworking Skills

• Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with clients, colleagues, Directors and Partners.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, particularly when discussing accounting, audit and client matters.
• Be approachable and supportive, with the ability to work collaboratively and provide guidance to junior members of the team.
• Work effectively within a team environment, contributing positively to team morale, performance and the wider organisation.

Experience & qualifications

Experience and skill set required for the role:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA)
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, with particular expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with the accounts production software CCH a distinct advantage
• Strong practical knowledge of Irish accounting and financial reporting requirements, statutory accounts preparation and relevant Irish company legislation.
• Highly competent with technology and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and technologies.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence and professionalism to liaise directly with clients at various levels

Other Information

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.