Application Deadline: 26 October 2026
Department: Central
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Bolton
Start your career with AAB and experience an outstanding early careers programme. From day one, you'll gain hands-on experience, work alongside experienced professionals, and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic learning environment.
At AAB, we focus on who you are, not just the skills you bring. We're always looking for ambitious, motivated individuals who share our values and want to contribute to our continued growth and success.
What can we offer you?
We provide excellent career development opportunities, including exposure to specialist service lines and unique career pathways. Our open and collaborative culture encourages you to share ideas, seek and provide feedback, and take an active role in shaping both your career and our business.
We're proud of our reputation as a team that works hard and enjoys celebrating success together. Throughout the year, we organise a wide range of social, sporting, and fundraising events, and we encourage everyone to get involved.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to nurturing talent and helping our colleagues reach their full potential. Many of our team members begin their careers with us and go on to build long-term, rewarding careers within AAB, helping to shape the future of both our business and the profession.
Looking for a fantastic start to your career?
At AAB, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients across a variety of sectors, helping businesses and individuals achieve their goals while developing your skills alongside experienced professionals. From day one, you'll gain meaningful experience, take on real responsibility, and build the foundations for a successful and rewarding career.
We're hosting Student Open Evenings across our offices, offering the perfect opportunity to see AAB in action, meet members of our team, and hear directly from our current trainees about their experiences. We'd love for you to join us. Visit our Events Page below to find an open evening near you and register your place.
Applications for our Graduate Programme Opens on 21 September 2026
Opportunities are available across a range of exciting service lines, including:
We welcome applications from graduates of all degree disciplines and actively encourage individuals from diverse educational backgrounds to apply.
When reviewing applications, we take a holistic approach, focusing on your potential, mindset, and aspirations rather than a specific degree subject. We are looking for individuals who demonstrate:
Our recruitment process is designed to be straightforward and give us the opportunity to get to know you and your potential.
The process consists of:
We understand that AI is increasingly used and may support candidates during the application process. We encourage you to use it responsibly, ensuring that any information submitted is authentic and accurately represents you and your abilities.
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and protected characteristics.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment, assessment, and onboarding process. If you would like to discuss any support or adjustments you may require, please contact HR@aab.uk.
Please note that, at the time your employment commences, you must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Ready to take the next step? We look forward to receiving your application and helping you build your future with AAB.

We provide services that help businesses at every stage of the lifecycle. These include Audit, Accounting, Tax, Payroll, HR, Outsourcing & Advisory solutions and consulting.
We also support individuals with personal tax, financial planning & wealth management.
AAB Group companies include AAB Wealth, chartered financial planners who help give their clients confidence in their financial future and AAB People, a team of experts helping businesses achieve success by supporting with organisational strategy and people & culture development to maximise the talent in your organisation.