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Audit AdvisorAssistant Manager

AAB

Job Location:

Canterbury - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 1000 team members we deliver expert support to clients all over the world.

EVERYONE HAS THE AABILITY TO SUCCEED- WELL 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. Thats 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. Well 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 thats becoming a technical expert a future leader or someone who simply makes a difference every day. If youre ready to be part of a team thats united by purpose and driven by values wed 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:

Audit Delivery

Execute the planning fieldwork and completion of audit assignments in line with internal processes professional standards budgets and deadlines.
Take responsibility for key aspects of audit engagements managing delivery expectations and escalating issues at an early stage.
Identify and undertake more complex audit areas during fieldwork seeking guidance where appropriate.
Review draft accounts and assist in resolving client queries.
Attend and actively contribute to audit planning progress and clearance meetings.
Ensure audit work is completed accurately efficiently and to the required quality standards.
Act as the clients primary point of contact during audit fieldwork building strong working relationships and providing ongoing support.

Client Management

Support the management and development of a portfolio of clients.
Build strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
Deliver an efficient proactive and responsive service to clients.
Identify opportunities where additional services may add value and introduce relevant specialists where appropriate.
Support the growth and retention of existing client relationships.

Team Leadership & Development

Manage work delegated to junior team members while retaining responsibility for overall delivery.
Coach mentor and support less experienced colleagues.
Provide constructive feedback and encourage continuous development.
Demonstrate effective people management skills including delegation motivation and support.

Commercial Management

Demonstrate an understanding of recoverability budgets WIP lock-up and scope management.
Assist with fee preparation and undertake complex WIP analysis.
Contribute to the effective management of engagements to ensure profitability and efficiency.

Technical & Quality

Maintain strong technical accounting and audit knowledge.
Ensure compliance with the firms quality control procedures and professional standards.
Consult with Managers Directors and Partners on technical and risk matters where appropriate.
Keep up to date with professional developments and continuing professional education requirements.

Business Development

Participate in tenders proposals and presentations for new work opportunities.
Support wider marketing and business development activities.
Help develop opportunities from existing client relationships.
Build professional networks that contribute to the growth of the firm and wider service line.

Experience & qualifications

Essential

ACA ACCA ICAS or equivalent professional qualification.
Newly qualified candidates will be considered.
Previous experience in a similar audit role within practice.
Experience working directly with clients and managing stakeholder relationships.
Strong technical accounting and audit knowledge.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities to tight deadlines.

Desirable