AAB celebrates double success at Accounting Excellence Awards

Leading UK and Ireland professional services firm AAB has been recognised at the 2026 Accounting Excellence Awards, winning both Large Firm of the Year and International Firm of the Year.

The national awards celebrate the firms and teams demonstrating excellence across the accounting profession, recognising achievements in areas including quality, client impact, innovation and growth. This year’s ceremony was held at The Roundhouse in London on 29 September.

AAB’s double win recognises the firm’s continued growth as an international professional services firm, its investment in people and capabilities, and its ability to support clients across markets and international borders.

Large Firm of the Year recognises the firm’s commitment to growth, investment in its people and capabilities, and delivering an exceptional experience for clients. International Firm of the Year reflects AAB’s growing international capabilities and its ability to support clients with increasingly complex cross-border needs.

The latest recognition follows AAB’s success at the 2025 Accounting Excellence Awards, where the firm was named Large Firm of the Year and Tax Team of the Year, while also securing third place in the audit category.

AAB has continued to invest in its people, specialist expertise and international capabilities, bringing together teams across the business to provide clients with joined-up advice as their needs evolve.

Emma Lancaster, Chief Executive Officer at AAB, said: “Winning Large Firm of the Year and International Firm of the Year is a fantastic endorsement of AAB’s continued growth and the strength of the business we are building.

As our clients’ needs become increasingly complex and international, we are continuing to invest in the people, expertise and relationships that allow us to support their ambitions across markets.

These awards are a reflection of the contribution made by colleagues across AAB, and I am incredibly proud of the way our teams continue to collaborate and deliver for our clients.”

AAB supports businesses and individuals with a broad range of professional and business advisory services, combining specialist expertise with a collaborative approach to help clients achieve their ambitions. Backed by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, AAB employs more than 1,800 people and generates over £200 million in revenue.

Bringing together deep sector expertise and a broad range of specialist services, AAB continues to invest in its capabilities and client experience, supporting ambitious businesses and private clients through every stage of their journey.