Audit Assistant Manager

AAB is hiring an Audit Assistant Manager in Cork, Ireland. Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

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Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include audit, accounting and risk assessment.
Level files it as a mid-level role.
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Audit Assistant Manager responsible for supporting audit engagements, supervising junior team members, and client management at AAB.

auditaccountingrisk-assessmentteam-leadership

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

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.

Experience & qualifications

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

How we rate this

Audit Assistant Manager at AAB rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Audit Assistant Manager is an open job at AAB.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Cork.
The job was posted on October 16, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by AAB. Apply on AAB

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