MANCHESTER, WE'VE LANDED.
1800 +
PROFESSIONALS
24
LOCATIONS
16000 +
CLIENTS
100 +
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
IN YOUR CORNER WHEN IT COUNTS
We work with owner-managed businesses, international groups and private clients across the UK, Ireland and the USA.
Clients come to us when decisions matter. They stay with us because we make complex issues easier to navigate and help them move forward with clarity.
Working with us means:
- Clear guidance you can act on
- Consistent support from people who know you
- Faster answers when timing matters
- One coordinated team working around your goals
- Joined-up thinking across tax, audit, advisory, corporate finance, people and wealth
- Long-term relationships that grow with you
Good advice should feel personal, practical and easy to act on and easy to act on. Find out more about our services here.
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INSIGHTS WORTH READING.
Relevant insight for Manchester and North West businesses, bringing together expertise from across AAB on the issues that matter most right now.
Employment Rights Act 2025: What employers need to know
With employers across Greater Manchester competing for talent while managing rising costs, understanding upcoming employment reforms has never been more important. Learn about the changes ahead and how businesses can prepare with confidence here.
What could an Andy Burnham government mean for UK tax?
As one of the UK's most influential regional political figures, Andy Burnham's policy positions often attract national attention. Explore how his approach to economic growth and public services could shape future tax policy discussions here.
AI in accounting: Empowering teams, not replacing them
Innovation is helping businesses across Manchester and the wider North West work smarter, not harder. Find out how AI is transforming accounting processes, enhancing decision-making and creating more time for strategic advice and growth here.
THE FULL PICTURE. FROM DAY ONE.
Our Manchester team brings the full breadth of AAB’s expertise — no referrals, no handoffs. Just joined-up thinking across every area your business needs.
Many of the firms that now form AAB have supported businesses and individuals for more than 100 years. That experience shapes how
we work today, practical, responsive, and focused on outcomes. Built through the integration of high-quality firms across multiple markets, our scale brings together specialist capability and international reach in one connected team, without losing the continuity of a personal relationship. We support clients navigating complexity across the UK, Ireland, Europe, the USA, and beyond, from growth and international expansion to succession, regulatory pressure, and wealth structuring. Backed by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, we continue to invest in our people, technology, and capability so our support evolves as client needs become more global, more complex, and more time-critical.
TAX ADVISORY
Corporate tax, VAT, R&D, employment tax, and international structuring — handled with precision.
AUDIT & ASSURANCE
Independent, rigorous, and commercially aware. We give stakeholders the confidence they need.
BUSINESS ADVISORY
Strategy, growth planning, financial modelling, and M&A support for ambitious businesses.
OFFICE OF THE CFO
Your finance function, optimised for clarity, control & growth.
PAYROLL & HR
Accurate, compliant payroll at any scale — integrated with HR support for growing teams.
PRIVATE CLIENT
Personal tax, estate planning, trusts, and wealth structuring for individuals and families.
CORPORATE FINANCE
Transactions, valuations and strategic deal support for businesses at every stage.
HOTEL ACCOUNTING
Accounting function,, daily reconciliations and dashboard & accounts payable.
AAB WEALTH
Tailored financial planning to help individuals achieve the best from life.
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BUILT FOR BUSINESSES HERE.
LOCAL PRESENCE, NATIONAL DEPTH
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A Manchester team backed by the full weight of AAB’s UK-wide expertise and specialist capabilities.
BUILT FOR COMPLEXITY
- From multi-jurisdiction structuring to intricate M&A transactions, we thrive on solving the problems others find difficult.
RELATIONSHIPS, NOT TRANSACTIONS
- We invest in understanding your business so we can add value at every stage — not just at year end.
ADAM WOODWARD
BUSINESS ADVISORY PARTNER
ALISON CORNES
AUDIT PARTNER
CHRIS COOK-MARTIN
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PARTNER
CHRIS HARLAND
HEAD OF NORTH WEST ENGLAND
DOMINIC GRIMES
BUSINESS ADVISORY PARTNER
GARY HARDING
HEAD OF AUDIT
JOANNE WADDICKER
OFFICE OF THE CFO DIRECTOR
MUHAMMAD SHARIF
AUDIT PARTNER
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READY TO GO AABOVE AND BEYOND?
Whether you’re a growing business or an established group, our Manchester team would love to hear from you.
No.1 St Michael's Street
Manchester
M2 5WD