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Audit Advisor
Application Deadline: 14 August 2026
Department: External Audit
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Glasgow
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 ABILITY 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.
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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:
- Execute planning and completion of audit work in line with internal processes and procedures and due consideration of resources and budget, with guidance
- Take responsibility for planning, fieldwork and completion of audits, taking a key role in the audit team, managing delivery expectations and highlighting any issues at an early stage
- Identify and undertake more complex audit areas during fieldwork stage, with guidance, and referring queries to more senior members of the audit team
- Attend planning and clearance meetings, taking an active role the meeting preparation, contributing to discussion and answering queries where appropriate, both from audit team and client
- Review draft accounts, issue to client and deal with any queries arising, with guidance
- Demonstrate the ability to act as the client’s main point of contact on site during audit fieldwork, dealing with queries and identifying areas where other service lines could provide support
- Manage work delegated to junior members of the team while still being responsible for overall delivery to meet deadlines
- Demonstrate an understanding of recoveries, quotes provided for work, lock up, scope creep and WIP
- Initiate fee preparation and be able to undertake complex WIP analysis
Experience & qualifications
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- A professional accountancy qualification – ACCA/ICAS or equivalent
- Newly qualified or part qualified considered
- Previous experience of working in a similar role
- Experience of a client facing role
- Strong communication skills – both written and oral
- Ability to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines
- Driving licence and access to a car is 'preferable' as this role involves supporting clients offsite
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
- 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.
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