Eva
Kelly

WHO I HELP

Owner-managed businesses.

HOW I HELP

Management accounting. Financial Reporting. Budgeting and banking.

SECTORS/SUPPORT

Energy. Animation.

“I work with my clients to get to know their business inside out.”

Eva Kelly is an Assistant Manager within the Virtual Finance Function team and is based in our Belfast office. Eva supports her wide range of clients by providing management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and audit support.

Eva enjoys building long term relationships with clients, and finds that her background in audit has equipped her with a strong foundation and valuable skills that are particularly beneficial in managing her considerable and diverse workload.

CONTINUOUS GROWTH & EXPANSION

“One of the most enjoyable aspects of my job is the opportunity to engage with multiple clients on a regular basis. I have clients across a broad spectrum of industries and backgrounds, so every day has its own unique set of challenges and opportunities. Providing a breadth of services to such a varied client base fosters continuous growth and expansion of both my knowledge and my network.”

BUILDING LASTING & MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS

“Beyond my day-to-day duties, my role is about building lasting and meaningful relationships based on trust, integrity, and mutual respect. By serving as a trusted advisor, I am forging long-term connections with clients, guiding them through financial challenges and celebrating their successes as if they were my own. I make sure I’m available and approachable to my clients as and when they need me, and I think they really appreciate that.

Building and maintaining strong relationships with multiple clients simultaneously requires effective communication, responsiveness, and attentiveness to each client’s needs and preferences. Learning how to prioritise and balancing deadlines requires careful planning and consideration of each client.”

IDENTIFYING AREAS FOR OPTIMISATION

“My background in audit has equipped me with valuable skills that are particularly beneficial in managing a large and varied workload. This background has laid a strong foundation for effectively balancing multiple tasks and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner.

Furthermore, my audit experience has provided me with a deep understanding of a business’s overall operations and the importance of time management. This allows me to navigate complex workloads with confidence, identifying areas for optimisation and implementing strategies to streamline processes wherever possible. I work with my clients to get to know their business inside out, which allows me to tailor their audit accordingly.”

COLLABORATION IS OUR SUPERPOWER

“At AAB collaboration really is our superpower and sharing knowledge plays a big part in how we work together. We encourage team members to share their expertise, insights and best practices with each other. By pooling together our collective knowledge and experiences, we can tackle more complex and challenging issues and come up with more innovative solutions.

Our collaborative approach doesn’t just apply to how we work with our team members. We are constantly collaborating with our clients to ensure we are working effectively together, sharing ideas, and helping them to achieve their goals. It all comes back to building those lasting and meaningful client relationships – without collaboration that would be impossible.”

EAGERLY ANTICIPATING WHAT LIES AHEAD

“Being part of the Virtual Finance Function department is fantastic and I am eagerly anticipating what lies ahead both for my team, and the wider AAB team. It isn’t just about the day-to-day tasks, but the people we work with. It is also reassuring to know that I am surrounded by a team of individuals with diverse and specialised expertise that I can tap into when needed. This collaborative atmosphere not only enables me to provide advice outside my own specialist area for my clients, but also fosters a sense of support and camaraderie. I feel empowered knowing that I can rely on my team members for guidance.”