• Second new Partner in Leeds office in as many months
• Appointment marks a further expansion of services out of Leeds, following launch of Corporate Finance division in the city
• 25% growth in Virtual Finance clients in the past year

AAB, a leading professional services firm across the UK and Ireland, is pleased to announce the appointment of Leeds-based Mark Bain as Partner within their Virtual Finance Function (VFF).

Mark’s appointment is the second significant senior-level addition to the team in as many months, reflecting not just the surge in demand for Virtual Finance services, but also AAB’s reputation for providing exceptional client service.

A Chartered Accountant whose international career spans 20-plus years, Mark has an impressive track record of propelling growth-oriented businesses toward success. His most recent tenure as COO of a prominent brand has not only sharpened his capabilities in understanding and enhancing client operations, but also positioned him to harness the benefits of AAB’s Virtual Finance Function, particularly when businesses find themselves at critical junctures.

AAB’s Virtual Finance service helps businesses to get the right support at the right time, without the commitment of hiring in-house. A fully scalable approach to business finance functions, this specialist support is tailored to the needs of each client and is delivered by a specialist team with a track-record of supporting businesses across multiple industries. The bespoke cloud-based solution allows businesses to access real-time accounting data, providing valuable insight for making strategic business decisions, with financial experts on hand to support.

Commenting on his new role, Mark said: “I am delighted to be joining the Virtual Finance team at this pivotal time. The opportunity to contribute to the exceptional growth trajectory of AAB and build on the impressive results we’ve already accomplished is exhilarating, ensuring that our clients receive top-tier, transformative financial solutions.”

Lauren McIlroy, Head of the Virtual Finance Function at AAB, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Mark to the team. His expertise in finance technology and strategy aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing innovative and tailored financial solutions to our clients.”

James Hunt, Head of Leeds added: “Our Virtual Finance Function team now comprises thirty-five specialists who are based in offices across the UK and Ireland. With his deep insight into the challenges of owner-managed and PE-backed businesses, Mark will undoubtedly be a tremendous asset to this growing team.”