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CFO Assistant Manager
Application Deadline: 19 June 2026
Department: Operational Finance
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Aberdeen
Description
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.
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 COMMITTMENT
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
Key duties & responsibilities:
Provide a full range of accountancy services to a portfolio of clients, such as:
Provide a full range of accountancy services to a portfolio of clients, such as:
- Preparation of management reports
- Statutory reporting and review
- Building client relationships
- Audit liaison
- Cashflow and forecast modelling
- Be a key part one-off projects at the request of the client.
- Manage resource requirements for yourself and juniors ensuring that the team has the support and skills to ensure an unrivalled client experience
- Mentor, motivate and coach junior members of the team, aiding development of both technical and client management skills and identifying any training needs
- Build strong and credible relationships to understand the clients’ priorities at your peer level
- Collaborate effectively, embrace diverse perspectives and work holistically with stakeholders including, different business areas, the wider professional network, and the community
- Develop a detailed knowledge of AAB’s specialist services and actively identify opportunities for business development in response to our clients' needs
Experience & qualifications
- Fully qualified with experience of working within practice or industry
- A problem solver, bringing solutions, making recommendations, and driving implementation of agreed approach
- Team player with the necessary interpersonal skills to build professional relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
- Competent using excel and word
- Comfortable working in a high growth, fast paced environment
Experience and skill set desired for the role:
- Experience in utilising technology, cloud accounting software and implementing client-driven solutions
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.
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.