UK and Ireland professional services firm AAB has launched a new Manchester office.

AAB said the opening at the landmark No.1 St Michael’s development – which builds on AAB’s existing presence in Bolton, where 70 staff are based – is part of an ambitious plan to build a business serving scaling businesses across the North West, while growing to employ over 200 people.

The firm, which is backed by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, plans to establish a full-service offering in the city, combining partner-led relationships with expertise from across its wider UK and Ireland business to support leadership teams as they grow and their needs become more complex.

Led by head of the North West, Chris Harland, the team’s expertise covers audit, tax, business advisory, corporate finance, outsourced finance support, payroll, employment and financial planning in the city.