James Abbott Partner - Audit & Assurance

With over a decade of professional auditing experience, James' career has evolved into his current role as an Audit Partner within the Industry & Services group in Manchester.

James' focus is on growing the regional team, supporting audit quality, and expanding the firm's presence across key sectors in the North to meet the increasing demand from large, complex and international businesses.

Experience

The foundation of James' expertise lies in UK/US GAAP, IFRS, and ISAs, alongside PCAOB auditing standards, enabling him to lead audits with a detail-oriented approach and ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

Experienced across the consultancy, gaming, life sciences, manufacturing, professional services, and technology & media industries, he specialises in navigating complex technical challenges for both privately owned businesses and multinational listed groups, ensuring high-quality financial reporting with a strong focus on the client experience.

Work highlights

Besides client delivery, James plays an active role in people leadership, acting as a mentor to several members of the team by providing structured, career-focused coaching in order to support individual progression and invest in the future generation.