The Role
AAB’s graduate programme offers hands-on experience across audit, business advisory, employment and payroll, tax, and Office of the CFO service lines. Graduates work with diverse clients, develop professional skills alongside experienced colleagues, and take on meaningful responsibility. The programme seeks motivated candidates from any degree discipline with strong communication skills, a growth mindset, commitment to learning, and dedication to excellent client service. Recruitment includes an application, assessment, video exercise, interview, and job offer.
Summary Generated by Built In
Early Careers
Start your career with AAB and experience an outstanding early careers programme. From day one, you'll gain hands-on experience, work alongside experienced professionals, and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic learning environment.
At AAB, we focus on who you are, not just the skills you bring. We're always looking for ambitious, motivated individuals who share our values and want to contribute to our continued growth and success.
What can we offer you?
We provide excellent career development opportunities, including exposure to specialist service lines and unique career pathways. Our open and collaborative culture encourages you to share ideas, seek and provide feedback, and take an active role in shaping both your career and our business.
We're proud of our reputation as a team that works hard and enjoys celebrating success together. Throughout the year, we organise a wide range of social, sporting, and fundraising events, and we encourage everyone to get involved.
Our People
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to nurturing talent and helping our colleagues reach their full potential. Many of our team members begin their careers with us and go on to build long-term, rewarding careers within AAB, helping to shape the future of both our business and the profession.
Graduate
Graduate
Looking for a fantastic start to your career?
At AAB, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients across a variety of sectors, helping businesses and individuals achieve their goals while developing your skills alongside experienced professionals. From day one, you'll gain meaningful experience, take on real responsibility, and build the foundations for a successful and rewarding career.
We're hosting Student Open Evenings across our offices, offering the perfect opportunity to see AAB in action, meet members of our team, and hear directly from our current trainees about their experiences. We'd love for you to join us. Visit our Events Page below to find an open evening near you and register your place.
Applications for our Graduate Programme Opens on 21 September 2026
Opportunities are available across a range of exciting service lines, including:
- Audit (Bolton, Leeds, Belfast, Dungannon and Newry)
- Business Advisory (Aberdeen, Belfast, Dungannon, Mallusk and Newry)
- Employment, Pay & People (Aberdeen and Glasgow)
- Tax (Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Balbriggan and Newry)
- Office of the CFO (Aberdeen and Edinburgh)
Entry Requirements
We welcome applications from graduates of all degree disciplines and actively encourage individuals from diverse educational backgrounds to apply.
When reviewing applications, we take a holistic approach, focusing on your potential, mindset, and aspirations rather than a specific degree subject. We are looking for individuals who demonstrate:
- A growth mindset and willingness to learn
- Strong motivation to develop personally and professionally
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A passion for delivering exceptional client service
- A commitment to going Above And Beyond for clients and colleagues
Application Process
Our recruitment process is designed to be straightforward and give us the opportunity to get to know you and your potential.
The process consists of:
- Online application form
- Job-focused assessment, evaluating behavioural and cognitive strengths
- Video exercise (your elevator pitch)
- Interview
- Job offer
We understand that AI is increasingly used and may support candidates during the application process. We encourage you to use it responsibly, ensuring that any information submitted is authentic and accurately represents you and your abilities.
Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and protected characteristics.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment, assessment, and onboarding process. If you would like to discuss any support or adjustments you may require, please contact [email protected].
Right to Work
Please note that, at the time your employment commences, you must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Ready to take the next step? We look forward to receiving your application and helping you build your future with AAB.
Skills Required
- Graduate from any degree discipline
- Legal right to work in the UK at the start of employment
- Growth mindset and willingness to learn
- Strong motivation to develop personally and professionally
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion for delivering exceptional client service
- Commitment to going above and beyond for clients and colleagues
AAB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AAB and has not been reviewed or approved by AAB.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Paid overtime is highlighted as a notable advantage in audit, offering a dependable way to boost overall earnings. Feedback suggests this stands out in a sector where extra hours are often unpaid.
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Healthcare Strength — Advertised benefits include private medical insurance and 24/7 employee assistance support for mental health. Feedback suggests these offerings contribute to a solid health-focused package.
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Parental & Family Support — Enhanced parental leave and options to add family members to private medical insurance are promoted. Feedback suggests this breadth supports varied family needs.
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The Company
What We Do
AAB delivers Audit, Accounting, Tax, Payroll, HR, Consulting, and Advisory Solutions globally from its offices in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
