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AAB / News / AAB Appoint New Head of Audit and Assurance In Leeds
AAB has appointed Ross Preston as Head of Audit and Assurance in Leeds. Ross joins AAB Group with more than 18 years of experience in Audit and Assurance having held roles in industry as well as PwC and Deloitte. Ross…
News23rd Feb 2023
AAB has appointed Ross Preston as Head of Audit and Assurance in Leeds.
Ross joins AAB Group with more than 18 years of experience in Audit and Assurance having held roles in industry as well as PwC and Deloitte. Ross will be responsible for leading a team of more than 40 people based in the Leeds office and is a key addition to AAB Group’s UK & Ireland audit and assurance practice with a total headcount of 150+. The Audit and Assurance team support a range of businesses across all industries and sectors from not for profit organisations to owner-managed businesses and multi-national groups.
Commenting on his appointment, Ross said: “The economic environment is a challenging one at present and our clients have never valued our support more. A high quality audit adds value to each individual business, and we will always aim to support our clients to achieve their goals and to go from strength to strength. I have admired the journey of AAB and I am looking forward to getting to know the team of specialists across the UK & Ireland to support our clients overcome any challenges they are faced with and to maximise the opportunities available to them.”
Chris Jones, said: “We are delighted to have welcomed Ross to the team. This appointment reflects the growth we have seen in audit in our Leeds office and demonstrates our on-going commitment to providing our clients with an unparalleled audit experience.”