Graduate Positions

Verity McGlynn, Audit Analyst

What does my team do?

We have an extremely varied role within the Business Advisory team, which can be involved in anything from preparation of annual statutory accounts, monthly and quarterly management reporting, assisting with client outsourcing requirements, cloud accounting and VAT return preparation. The team also benefits from working closely with other service lines and having the opportunity to support clients across various sectors.

Why I love my job?

I enjoy the variety that comes with my role and the opportunity to work with such an extensive range of clients from different industries and backgrounds, as every day brings about a new challenge. I also feel very lucky to work with a great group of colleagues within the Business Advisory team, as this plays a huge part in my day-to-day role, and really is what makes the firm stand out in my opinion.

Emily Walton, Business Advisory Manager

What does my team do?

We support businesses of all sizes, from start-ups and family-owned companies to large multinationals, across a wide range of industries. Our services include buy and sell-side mergers and acquisitions, financial due diligence, and valuations, helping clients make informed decisions at every stage of their journey.

Why I love my job?

What I enjoy most is the variety, no two days are the same. I get to work across a diverse mix of businesses and projects, making the job both interesting and rewarding. I also really value the people side, building relationships and working closely with both clients and colleagues.

Joe Gauld, Corporate Finance Assistant

What does my team do?

We work with clients to support their Corporate Tax needs. This varies from Tax Compliance to Advisory work covering specialisms including International and Large Corporate, Innovation Tax and Expertise, Expertise to Entrepreneurial Taxes and Tax Audit. We work collaboratively across offices to service our clients who vary in size, background, and industry. With the breadth of areas we cover, every day is different.

Why I love my job

I get to work with amazing people who support my development in lots of different ways. I feel trusted to take initiative to accomplish tasks and I’m encouraged to work on my personal goals. I really like the flexibility we have and the modern attitude the firm takes to working. The office also has a great buzz and there’s lots of young people – so the social life is a bonus!

Emily Ross, Corporate Tax Assistant

Our team works across the globe; the UK, Ireland, US and beyond, helping clients navigate the complex world of tax and payroll. We support businesses of all sizes and sectors, ensuring compliance with local legislation while providing guidance that impacts both companies and their people.

What we do?

We provide a broad range of services across employment tax, global mobility, payroll, and employee benefits. This includes advising on tax withholding reviews, expenses and benefits, employment status, off-payroll workers, termination payments, employment-related securities, and social security matters. We support complex cross-border tax issues, such as tax treaty analysis, cost projection calculations, tax return preparation and review, global tax consulting, and payroll adjustments for international employees.

On top of this, we manage end-to-end payroll, calculating employee pay, tax, and social security contributions, and help companies design and administer employee benefits programs, including pensions, insurance, and perks like Private Medical Insurance or Group Life Assurance. Our work is fast-paced, varied, and highly technical, providing real impact for both clients and their employees.

Why you’ll love it?

This work is rewarding and people-focused. You’ll develop skills across tax and payroll, building the expertise to become a trusted advisor across sectors. You’ll identify efficiencies that save clients money, improve employee engagement, and make a tangible difference to people’s lives.

You’ll thrive if you have an analytical mindset, are naturally curious, highly organised, and enjoy being a people person. Our teams are collaborative and supportive, allowing you to learn every day and engage directly with employees on topics like retirement, financial planning, and benefits. Every day brings new challenges, learning, and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

Jessica Constable, Global Employment Tax Senior Manager

What does my team do?

We work with innovative and ground-breaking companies to assess how their research and development work fits within HMRC’s R&D tax credit schemes, analysing how their financial costs mirror their technological developments, and how these costs fall within strict legislative qualifications.

Why I love my job

We’re given a unique perspective on the inner workings of clients that is not usually provided through regular accounting work, getting to see the journeys taken by both start-ups and established companies as they create and develop new technologies from first principles to working prototypes and beyond.

Matthew Millyard, Senior Innovation Consultant

What does my team do?

My team provides bespoke tax advice for individuals in all areas of personal tax. We specialise in several areas from international tax and globally mobile individuals to high-net worth individuals and IHT. We work on a large portfolio of clients across all our locations and assist them in terms of tax compliance, advisory and disclosure needs as well as end of year tax planning.

Why I love my job?

In Private Client, not two days are the same. I get to work in a collaborative team where client service is our number one priority, and I am pushed to develop my technical and soft skills daily. I have the freedom to form my own client relationships and lean on other members of the team for support when I need it. Everyone in my team is approachable and friendly which makes socialising with colleagues really fun as well.

Rebecca Morrison, Private Client Assistant Manager

What does my team do?

In VFF, we help our clients by providing an outsourced solution to meet their needs. Our team acts as our clients’ finance function, we carry out everyday accounts payable and receivable tasks such as invoice processing and payment runs as well as also preparing monthly management & year end statutory accounts for our clients. We have a wide variety of skills within our team so are also able to offer ad-hoc work which is mostly covered by our SFS (strategic financial solutions) team who focus on technical accounting.

Why I love my job?

I have been able to learn so much from the other members in the team which has furthered my development both in my job and with exams. The team are also great for helping me to achieve my goals and if I want to get involved in different work then they try their best to make this happen. There are also plenty of social events happening through the year which is great to get to know people across the business more.

Shaun Wilson, Virtual Finance Assistant

What does my team do?

At AAB Wealth, we deliver personalised financial planning that helps clients reach their goals and feel supported through life’s big moments and unexpected changes. Whether it’s helping their children onto the property ladder, planning for retirement, or navigating difficult times like illness or bereavement, we’re there to offer guidance that’s both practical and personal. Our services include retirement planning, tax planning, and inheritance and succession strategies—all designed to help clients make confident decisions and stay on track as life changes.

Why I love my job

I joined AAB Wealth as part of the Client Service Support team. Starting in a client-facing role gave me a real understanding of how we build trust and deliver value through every interaction. As a people person, one of the most rewarding parts of the job has been getting to know our clients and playing a part in helping them achieve their goals. AAB is full of great people and has a social culture, which makes coming to work genuinely enjoyable. AAB encourages you to build relationships beyond your immediate role – It’s a collaborative environment where you feel valued and supported from day one.

Kirsty Manclark, Compliance Officer