Audit Advisor

Audit Advisor

Final date to receive applications: 12 June 2026

Department: External Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Edinburgh

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.

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

• 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

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.

• 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

• 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

• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance policies to support you and your family

• Hybrid working model
• Agile working culture that supports flexible hours and smarter working
• Modern office spaces designed for collaboration, focus, and wellbeing