Audit Assistant Manager

AAB

Salary undisclosed

CorkFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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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.

Key Responsibilities

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 escalate 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.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

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

Benefits

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.

Benefits

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.

About this role

AAB's Cork office is looking for an Audit Assistant Manager to step into a supervisory role within their audit team. You'd manage a client portfolio, oversee junior staff, and handle audit engagements from planning through completion—working directly with Directors and Partners on mid-market clients. This is positioned as a clear next step for someone with at least two years post-qualification experience who's ready to take on leadership responsibilities alongside technical audit work.

The role demands a qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with strong knowledge of Irish accounting standards and statutory requirements. You'll need solid Excel skills and ideally experience with CCH accounts software. Beyond the technical side, the position emphasizes client relationship management and the ability to mentor junior team members—so communication, approachability, and collaborative working matter as much as audit competence. It suits someone ambitious about developing leadership and client-facing skills while continuing to build technical expertise in a structured professional services environment.

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