Leading UK and Ireland professional services firm, AAB, has been shortlisted as one of the finalists in this year’s British Business Awards, which celebrates and recognises trailblazers across the UK business community.

AAB is the only company which combines both financial and professional services to feature in the shortlist for the Stellar Omada Financial Services Company of the Year category.

Team members from AAB will join around 2000 guests from 200 of the UK’s leading companies, representing an expected £200 billion in turnover, at the glittering award ceremony in at the EICC Edinburgh on 24 April. Hosted by Rob Brydon, star guests on the night will include Sting and Sir Bob Geldof.

With over 1,000 team members across 14 offices, AAB has experienced significant growth in recent years. Since securing PE investment in October 2021, the company has tripled in size, acquiring 14 new businesses, surpassing £100 million turnover. Uniting top-tier firms within the professional and financial services sectors, they deliver unparalleled services across the UK and Ireland, serving clients in more than 150 countries.

Emma Lancaster, CEO of AAB, welcomed the accolade, saying:

“We are absolutely delighted to be shortlisted among such great companies. It’s testament to the hard work and peerless expertise of our team members across all business units and geographies, that we are being recognised for this highly regarded award.

“For us, growth isn’t just about expanding our business. As market leaders in the UK and Ireland we have the capability to do more for our clients. With a team of diverse, highly qualified and well-connected sector leaders, we’re one of the few companies aiming to support all their financial and professional services, both personal and corporate, under one roof.

“We believe that building deeper relationships with clients is more important than ever and forms a key part of our 2030 strategy. We are equally committed to investing in our people and our culture, providing our team with exceptional opportunities to develop their careers, rolling out our early years’ recruitment strategy, and implementing a number of initiatives aimed at nurturing our vibrant, supportive culture.”

She added:

“We look forward to celebrating the team’s success at the awards dinner, and would like to congratulate our fellow finalists, including our clients who have been shortlisted across numerous categories!”