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Audit Assistant

AAB

Job Location:

Aberdeen - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 8 November 2026 (3 days ago)

Application Deadline: 5 February 2027

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

Our Audit department continues to evolve and grow assisting a wide variety of clients across a range of industries. We are looking for an ambitious forward-thinking Audit Assistant to join our team at this exciting time.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting the audit team in the delivery of audit and accounting services to a diverse client portfolio;
Supporting the planning and completion of audit assignments under the guidance of senior team members;
Attending client sites as part of audit fieldwork and gaining exposure to a range of industries and business sectors;
Preparing audit working papers and assisting with testing across various areas of the audit;
Assisting with the preparation of statutory financial statements from client records;
Building an understanding of audit processes methodologies and regulatory requirements;
Communicating effectively with colleagues and clients to gather information and resolve queries;
Supporting senior team members to ensure audit assignments are completed efficiently and to a high standard;
Completing all administrative tasks including timesheets accurately and on time; and
Ensuring compliance with internal procedures professional standards and regulatory requirements.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties and is intended to be indicative of the types of activities included within the remit of this role.

Experience & qualifications

Skills Required

Studying towards a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA/ICAS or equivalent;
Previous audit experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills;
Good attention to detail and a willingness to learn;
Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and clients;
Experience using Microsoft Office packages including Word Excel and Outlook;
Experience of accounting software such as Xero Sage or QuickBooks is advantageous but not essential.

Person Specification

Eager to learn and develop within a professional services environment;
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team;
Organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines;
Positive and proactive approach to work;
Flexible and willing to support colleagues when required;
Good attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work;
Professional attitude and strong work ethic.

WHAT AAB OFFER

We want you to feel supported inside and outside of work. Thats 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

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.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

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