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Audit Manager
Application Deadline: 21 August 2026
Department: External Audit
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester
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.
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ROLE PURPOSE
Purpose of the role/key responsibilities:
- Managing and developing a portfolio of clients as well as providing assistance and support to others within the firm
- Taking responsibility for the effective communication with clients and colleagues
- Ensuring assignments are completed within agreed budgets
- Reviewing of work prepared by other members of staff
- Ensuring that the firm’s quality control procedures are adhered to
- Ensuring the firm’s professional standards are met
- Ensuring that work is presented to the partner in a complete and finalised format
- Ensuring that draft fees are prepared in a timeous manner
- Providing an efficient and pro-active service to clients and ensure that the clients’ needs are fully met
- Identifying technical issues as well as selling opportunities to Partners of the firm
- Participating in tenders/proposals for new work as required
- Developing work from existing clients by working closely with Partners and staff of the firm
- Participating in wider marketing and business development activities for the development of the Skill Group and the wider development of the firm
- Contributing to the brand awareness/recognition in the region by attending networking events and creating and developing own network for business development
- Attending networking events, etc. and developing professional relationships with clients, others within the firm, and with other local professional firms and potential clients.
- Paying attention to self-development and continuing professional education
- Consulting with colleagues and Partners on technical and risk matters.
- To work as part of the management team and provide effective supervision to all members within the Corporate Services Skill Group
- To support and work as a team player, whilst being able to work on own initiative
- To assist in the provision of training to staff
- To counsel, appraise, mentor, develop and motivate staff
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Experience & qualifications
- Professional qualification (CA, ACCA) or equivalent experience
- Experience of managing and developing a client portfolio
- Experience of coaching and mentoring colleagues
- Good experience of business development
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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