AAB

Audit Assistant

Posted 2 Days Ago

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Aberdeen, City of Aberdeen, Scotland, GBR

Hybrid

Entry level

Professional Services • Consulting • Financial Services

The Role

Supports audit teams with planning and completing assignments, preparing working papers and statutory financial statements, performing audit testing, gathering client information, and ensuring compliance with professional standards. The role involves client-site fieldwork, administrative tasks, and collaboration with senior team members across varied industries. Candidates should be studying toward an accounting qualification, have previous audit experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and be comfortable using Microsoft Office and accounting software.

Summary Generated by Built In

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.

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. 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.

Skills Required

Studying toward a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ICAS, or equivalent
Previous audit experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good attention to detail and willingness to learn
Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and clients
Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Experience with accounting software such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Positive and proactive approach to work
Professional attitude and strong work ethic

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.

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.
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.
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.