Audit Advisor

Banking & Financial Services
Midlothian
June 2, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Audit Advisor

Application Deadline: 12 June 2026

Department: External Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Edinburgh

Description

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.

ROLE PURPOSE

Key duties & responsibilities:

  • Execute planning and completion of audit work in line with internal processes and procedures and due consideration of resources and budget, with guidance
  • Take responsibility for planning, fieldwork and completion of audits, taking a key role in the audit team, managing delivery expectations and highlighting any issues at an early stage
  • Identify and undertake more complex audit areas during fieldwork stage, with guidance, and referring queries to more senior members of the audit team
  • Attend planning and clearance meetings, taking an active role the meeting preparation, contributing to discussion and answering queries where appropriate, both from audit team and client
  • Review draft accounts, issue to client and deal with any queries arising, with guidance
  • Demonstrate the ability to act as the client’s main point of contact on site during audit fieldwork, dealing with queries and identifying areas where other service lines could provide support
  • Manage work delegated to junior members of the team while still being responsible for overall delivery to meet deadlines
  • Demonstrate an understanding of recoveries, quotes provided for work, lock up, scope creep and WIP
  • Initiate fee preparation and be able to undertake complex WIP analysis

Experience & qualifications

  • A professional accountancy qualification – ACCA/ICAS or equivalent
  • Newly qualified or part qualified considered
  • Previous experience of working in a similar role
  • Experience of a client facing role
  • Strong communication skills – both written and oral
  • Ability to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines

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

Location

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