Accounting & Business Services Manager/Senior Manager

Application Deadline: 24 April 2026

Department: Business Advisory

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Dublin

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.

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

Client Portfolio Management
- Take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, ensuring all deadlines and deliverables are met.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
- Identify opportunities to add value and support clients’ business growth.
Service Delivery
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of accounting and advisory assignments, ensuring work is completed efficiently and within budget.
- Review and finalise financial statements and ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant standards (including FRS 102 1A).
- Respond to client queries in a timely and professional manner.
Advisory & Technical Support
- Deliver tailored advisory projects, providing practical and commercially focused solutions.
- Keep up to date with changes in legislation and accounting standards, identifying impacts and opportunities for clients.
- Liaise with external stakeholders (e.g. legal and financial advisors) where required.
Team Leadership & Development
- Support, coach, and mentor junior team members.
- Delegate work effectively to support team development and ensure efficient workflow.
- Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Operational Contribution
- Play an active role in the day-to-day management of the team.
- Support the achievement of financial, utilisation, and performance targets.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and growth of the department.

Experience & qualifications

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent), with approximately 3 years PQE.
Experience managing or contributing significantly to a client portfolio, ideally within a practice environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
Experience reviewing accounts and delivering compliance and advisory work.
Comfortable using cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero) and embracing new technologies.
Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior staff is desirable.
Commercially aware, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
A commitment to continuous professional development.

ROLE PURPOSE

Experience & qualifications

About AAB