AAB reinforces Yorkshire audit capability with appointment of Abdullah Daji as Audit Partner in Leeds

Leading professional services firm, AAB has announced the appointment of Abdullah Daji as Audit Partner in its Leeds office, further strengthening the firm’s presence and audit capability across Yorkshire.

Abdullah will be based in Leeds, joining a 140 strong team, where he will focus on managing a diverse audit client portfolio while playing a key role in advancing AAB’s business development activities across the region. His appointment supports AAB’s continued investment in senior leadership and growth within Yorkshire’s dynamic business community.

With over a decade of experience at Deloitte and most recently holding a senior leadership role as Audit Director at BHP, Abdullah brings deep technical expertise, strong commercial insight and an excellent understanding of the regional market. His background spans a wide range of sectors and client profiles, making him a valuable addition to AAB’s expanding audit team.

Jim Pirrie, Head of Audit at AAB, commented: “We are pleased to welcome Abdullah to the firm as an Audit Partner in Leeds. His technical strength, leadership experience and strong regional network will be instrumental as we continue to grow our audit offering across Yorkshire. Abdullah’s appointment reflects our commitment to investing in high-calibre talent to support our clients and our people.”

James Hunt, Audit Partner and Head of Leeds at AAB, added: “Abdullah’s arrival is a significant boost for our Leeds office and the wider regional business. His local market knowledge and commercial approach align perfectly with our ambitions for growth in Yorkshire. We are excited about the opportunities this creates for our clients and our team.”

Commenting on his appointment, Abdullah said: “I’m delighted to be joining AAB at such an exciting time for the firm. The scale of ambition, strength of the team and the firm’s reputation in the region really stood out to me. I’m looking forward to working with clients across Yorkshire to support their growth and to help further develop AAB’s audit practice in the region.”

Now employing over 1,100 people across 17 locations, AAB’s scale, ambition and momentum reflect a business that is strongly positioned for its next chapter of expansion with the backing of Goldman Sachs Alternatives.

 

Image caption: L to R Jim Pirrie, Head of Audit at AAB, Abdullah Daji, Audit Partner at AAB and James Hunt, Audit Partner and Head of Leeds at AAB